Broadband News

Council aims to put an end to ‘notspots’

16th May 2008

Basingstoke council has announced that it wants to hear from local residents and businesses that are unable to access broadband services. Continue reading…

‘Dutch courage’ fuels BT turnaround

16th May 2008

With BT chief executive Ben Verwaayen leaving at the end of this month, the Guardian looks back at the progress he has made. Continue reading…

Dell laptops to ship with mobile broadband

16th May 2008

Dell’s next generation laptops will feature mobile broadband functionality supplied by Ericsson, it has been announced. Continue reading…

Huawei dongle ‘cheap, convenient and secure’

15th May 2008

Mobile broadband provider 3’s Huawei modem has been praised for its security and usability in a recent Guardian article. Continue reading…

BT connects 12.7m customers

15th May 2008

Telecoms provider BT has announced that its Wholesale division was responsible for connecting 12.7 million broadband customers up to March 31st. Continue reading…

Users ‘paying too much’ says PlusNet

15th May 2008

Many UK broadband customers are paying too much for their internet usage, according to provider PlusNet. Continue reading…

Vodafone speed ads rile 3

14th May 2008

Mobile broadband provider 3 has aired its misgivings about the way in which rival Vodafone advertises its products. Continue reading…

BT and O2 join forces

14th May 2008

Broadband providers BT and O2 have announced a five-year partnership to enhance network performance for O2’s mobile broadband customers. Continue reading…

Scientists tout laser broadband

14th May 2008

With satellite broadband usually delivering slow speeds, scientists have suggested that the future of satellite services could see lasers deliver broadband. Continue reading…