March 2009 Broadband News
Social networking 'will continue to develop'
Websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter will continue to grow and develop as long as they remain popular with broadband users, one expert has suggested.
Tue, 31st March 2009 - by Tim Bisley
I-Plate 'may help solve broadband prob...
A gadget developed by BT may help solve the problems faced by some ..
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Mon, 30th March 2009 - by Isabel Plumbly
Broadband users urged 'switch off for ...
Broadband users are being asked to switch off their connection, laptop or ..
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Fri, 27th March 2009 - by Noel Mellor
Broadband prices 'falling across Europe'
Broadband prices across Europe are falling significantly - despite the ..
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Thu, 26th March 2009 - by Noel Mellor
Study highlights business benefits of ...
A new study has highlighted the fact employers are recognising how portable ..
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Thu, 26th March 2009 - by Tim Bisley
More March 2009 Broadband News
Virgin Media trumps BT Broadband announcement
Virgin Media has announced new broadband speeds that more than quadruple those planned by BT. Read the full story »
Wed, 25th March 2009 - by Tim Bisley
Protecting your broadband 'with some simple steps'
There are a number of simple steps to consider when attempting to make your wired or mobile broadband connection extra secure, one expert has advised this week. Read the full story »
Wed, 25th March 2009 - by Noel Mellor
New 3 Mobile tariff 'cuts confusion'
The latest mobile broadband offering from 3 aims to offer consumers increased data services while removing the complicated process of calculating the amount they believe they need. Read the full story »
Tue, 24th March 2009 - by Tim Bisley
More details emerge on BT's 'super-fast broadband' plans
More details have emerged on plans for super-fast broadband services to be rolled out across the UK by BT. Read the full story »
Mon, 23rd March 2009 - by Noel Mellor
BT Vision to get exclusive highlights show
BT Total Broadband customers have been given a new way to keep up with what TV shows, movies and features are available on its digital broadcasting service, it has emerged. Read the full story »
Mon, 23rd March 2009 - by Stephen Glass
Mobile broadband take-up to top one billion by 2013
The number of mobile broadband subscribers across the globe is set to exceed one billion by 2013 as the popularity of the service continues to grow, new research has revealed. Read the full story »
Fri, 20th March 2009 - by Stephen Glass
Heart Telecom launches business broadband package
Business telecoms company Heart Telecom has become the latest firm to launch a broadband service dedicated to meeting the needs of UK enterprises. Read the full story »
Fri, 20th March 2009 - by Michael Hardman
Star broadband package for businesses
UK businesses looking to upgrade their current broadband package as they seek to keep up with the latest advancements might take an interest in a new range from internet service provider Star.The .. Read the full story »
Thu, 19th March 2009 - by Stephen Glass
Broadband USO 'will improve services across the UK'
The UK's plan for a universal service obligation (USO) for broadband represents a "significant" step towards improving coverage and enabling high-speed access for all, it has been .. Read the full story »
Thu, 19th March 2009 - by Bruce Carter
Ericsson achieves broadband speeds of 500Mbps
Ericsson has revealed the development of new technology that could help improve the delivery of superfast broadband to homes across the UK.The company achieved broadband speeds of more than 500Mbps .. Read the full story »
Wed, 18th March 2009 - by Stephen Glass
UK tourist lands
Consumers are always likely to be apprehensive when their monthly mobile broadband bill arrives, but one British man was left shocked after racking up charges of more than £20,000.Will Pierce .. Read the full story »
Tue, 17th March 2009 - by Bruce Carter
Superfast broadband boost for Manchester residents
Broadband users in Manchester are set to benefit from a new service that will provide speeds up to 1,000 times faster than those currently on offer in the region.Consumers and businesses in the Oxford .. Read the full story »
Tue, 17th March 2009 - by Stephen Glass
Long-term broadband contracts 'not ideal'
Broadband users should think carefully when choosing to sign up with a new provider, as most now require a minimum 12-month commitment, according to a report. Read the full story »
Mon, 16th March 2009
Illegal filesharing 'can be easily beaten'
Illegal filesharing can be "easily defeated" if the music industry takes steps to offer better service to broadband users, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 16th March 2009
Broadband access 'helps improve education for children'
An expert has highlighted the important role of broadband in helping to improve children's education and increase their "life chances". Read the full story »
Fri, 13th March 2009
Rural broadband requires 'significant public investment'
The government's suggestion that the BBC could be involved in funding the expansion of superfast broadband services across the UK has been welcomed by business representatives. Read the full story »
Fri, 13th March 2009
Virgin Media lands top spot in broadband tests
Virgin Media has been identified as the top mobile broadband provider in terms of accessibility and ease of use. Read the full story »
Thu, 12th March 2009
Sheffield homes set for broadband upgrade
Broadband users in Sheffield are set to be among the first in the country to benefit from BT's new next-generation infrastructure. Read the full story »
Thu, 12th March 2009
Broadband users 'making it easy' for online fraudsters
A "worrying" number of broadband users are failing to realise the risks involved by failing to protect their identities online, new research suggests. Read the full story »
Wed, 11th March 2009
T-Mobile named most consistent mobile broadband provider
T-Mobile has emerged as the best and most consistent mobile broadband provider, according to the latest consumer survey. Read the full story »
Wed, 11th March 2009
Small businesses 'rely on home broadband for work'
The advent of faster and more reliable broadband connections means that an increasing number of people are now avoiding the daily commute to the office and working from home, research has shown. Read the full story »
Tue, 10th March 2009
TalkTalk: Broadband users 'could face rising charges'
Proposed increases to the BT wholesale charge could see some broadband customers priced out of the digital revolution in Britain, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 10th March 2009
Tiscali sale to BSkyB in doubt
The sale of broadband provider Tiscali's UK assets to BSkyB looks to be in doubt, despite suggestions last month that the deal could be tied up by the end of March. Read the full story »
Mon, 9th March 2009
Orange trials new 20Mbps broadband
A group of Orange customers have been offered the chance to trial a new 20Mbps fixed-line broadband service that could eventually be rolled out across the entire network. Read the full story »
Mon, 9th March 2009
Gateshead homes 'set for 100Mbps broadband'
A new housing development project in the north of England could see residents benefit from some of the fastest broadband speeds in the UK. Read the full story »
Fri, 6th March 2009
Broadband users faced with costly support calls
Many broadband customers in the UK are paying over the odds for technical support and helpline calls to their internet service providers (ISPs), research has revealed. Read the full story »
Fri, 6th March 2009
Strong competition 'will prevent BT fibre monopoly'
The low cost of current broadband and the range of "intense competition" in the market will ensure BT is not allowed to run a monopoly on high-speed services, experts have claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 5th March 2009
Ofcom broadband plans 'neglect rural areas'
Ofcom's plans to encourage the development of superfast broadband in the UK are only likely to widen the gulf between rural and urban areas, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 5th March 2009
High-speed broadband 'indispensable' for rural businesses
The European Commission (EC) has called on member states to help plug the "internet broadband gap" between urban and rural areas. Read the full story »
Wed, 4th March 2009
Pipex launches new broadband for businesses
UK internet service provider Pipex has launched a broadband package designed to cater for the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Read the full story »
Wed, 4th March 2009
Ofcom 'clears the way' for broadband investment
Ofcom has cleared the way for investment in superfast broadband services as the UK seeks to bolster its digital economy. Read the full story »
Tue, 3rd March 2009
Wembley City broadband 'five years ahead of the market'
A new superfast broadband connection is leading the way forward for communications technologies in the UK. Read the full story »
Tue, 3rd March 2009
O2 reports surge in broadband subscribers
O2 recorded a significant increase in the number of subscribers to its broadband services in the final three months of 2008, figures have shown. Read the full story »
Mon, 2nd March 2009
BT broadband network 'set for approval'
UK web users could soon benefit from speeds up to 20 times faster than the current average as the rollout of next-generation infrastructure moves one step closer. Read the full story »
Mon, 2nd March 2009
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