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Report predicts sharp rise in mobile broadband

The number of mobile broadband subscribers around the world will top 5.2 billion by 2011, a new report has claimed.
According to Infonetics Research, cellular mobile broadband subscribers are forecast to grow by a compound year-on-year rate of 104 per cent by that year.
This trend will be driven by a proliferation of voice services in large emerging markets like India and China.
Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Boost for online shopping as economy sours

Widespread access to broadband and the rising cost of travelling to shops to buy goods has resulted in an increase in the number of people shopping online.
This is one of Capgemini UK's key findings after conducting a survey into retail habits in the UK as the economy softens.
The study shows that the convenience of online shopping has enticed Britons who are making an extra effort to reduce the cost of living.
Wednesday, 6th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

UK broadband penetration 'will top 60% by 2012'

The UK and 16 other countries are expected to exceed 60 per cent broadband penetration by 2012, according to new research from Gartner.
In fact, global broadband connections are set to increase from 323 million to 499 million by that year.
Some markets are even expected to reach 80 per cent broadband penetration or higher by 2012.
Monday, 28th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Study: 3 in 10 Europeans watch online video


Monday, 28th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

ISPs team up with music bosses to tackle illegal downloading


Friday, 25th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Government urged to invest in next-generation broadband


Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband users fed up of online advertising


Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

O2 to roll out fibre broadband if conditions are right


Friday, 18th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Bandwidth demand 'to double in 2 years'


Thursday, 17th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT fights off home broadband advert critics


Wednesday, 16th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT's super-fast broadband 'could change landscape'


Wednesday, 16th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT to invest £1.5bn in super-fast broadband


Tuesday, 15th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Mobile broadband "hitting the mainstream"


Thursday, 10th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet TV 'will become more important'


Thursday, 10th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online TV's popularity 'set to grow'


Wednesday, 9th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT announces Orkney plans


Tuesday, 8th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Kids lead the way in Lincolnshire


Tuesday, 8th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online music spending tipped to rise


Monday, 7th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband adverts 'should be clearer'


Sunday, 6th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Increase in internet radio listeners


Thursday, 3rd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online show from the creators of Family Guy


Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Independent holidays 'easy to book online'


Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Another Spam warning


Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Rhapsody offers more MP3 choice


Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Spam guidelines published


Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Birmingham music promoted through broadband


Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

More Scottish areas to get connected


Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

A life for £200,000


Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

More online banking than socialising reported


Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Virgin Media reaffirms pledge to get low income families online


Friday, 27th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband 'can help teachers'


Friday, 27th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband viewers could get regional BBC news online


Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Half-price broadband offer


Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Breakthrough in broadband under the sea


Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Playing bingo helps 'online socialising'


Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online shoppers 'are part of growing economy'


Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Consumer power is 'rejuvenated' by internet


Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband a 'useful tool for mums'


Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet 'could be transformed'


Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Enjoy summer with tips for wireless working


Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Need for business broadband security highlighted


Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Social networking sites 'useful source for job leads'


Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet users should be 'as vigilant as possible'


Friday, 20th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Addiction to the internet 'is rare'


Friday, 20th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Email delivery at snail's pace


Thursday, 19th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

High-speed broadband for Dundee


Thursday, 19th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New broadband figures for Ireland released


Wednesday, 18th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New web browser set for release


Wednesday, 18th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Battle over Narnia name


Tuesday, 17th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

York station gets wi-fi broadband


Tuesday, 17th June 2008 - full story - comments (0)