News archive: May 2008
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Couple 'missing out on broadband'
Posted 30th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
A couple who live just 15 miles outside of Aberdeen have been told they will probably never get home broadband access.
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BT and 3 Ireland sign new mobile broadband deal
Posted 30th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
BT has agreed to assist 3 Ireland in a new development to bring 7.2 Mbps mobile broadband services to customers across the country.
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BT unbundling 'gives users more choice'
Posted 30th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
A new Ofcom report has concluded that BT's Openreach division has significantly increased competition in the broadband marketplace.
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Broadband users to hit 415 million
Posted 30th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
The total number of broadband subscriptions worldwide will reach 415 million by the end of this year, a new study has suggested.
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BT offers Option 1 for £4.95
Posted 30th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
For a limited period, BT is offering new customers its Option 1 Broadband package for £4.95 per month.
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Mobile broadband 'revolutionary'
Posted 29th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Mobile broadband modems are causing a "major revolution" in the way that people access the web on the go, according to the Daily Mail.
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Broadband providers 'urged to tackle piracy'
Posted 29th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Discussions between broadband providers and film and television companies have broken down again, according to the Independent.
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BT denies router vulnerability
Posted 29th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Following reports that its Home Hub routers were vulnerable to hackers, BT has denied that its customers are at an increased risk.
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'Looking to the heavens' for broadband
Posted 29th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
With reports of poor broadband access across much of Wales, one company has suggested that churches may be able to eradicate 'notspots'.
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UK courts using Wi-Fi
Posted 29th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Court attendees in most Crown and combined courts throughout England and Wales can now access Wi-Fi, it has been noted.
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Billion unveils mobile broadband router
Posted 28th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Global telecoms firm Billion has announced the release of a mobile broadband router to allow people to share connections.
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UK broadband 'a patchwork quilt'
Posted 28th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Following Ofcom's recent report on the state of the UK broadband market, one commentator has described usage patterns as a patchwork quilt.
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Mobile broadband 'really is plug-and-play'
Posted 28th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
In a review of 3's mobile broadband offering, Tech Radar has noted its ease-of-use and high-speed capabilities.
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Rural areas 'still suffering' with broadband
Posted 27th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Many people living in rural areas are still having problems connecting to high-speed broadband services, it has been suggested.
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Broadband speeds "need to be explored"
Posted 27th May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Following the recent publication of global broadband statistics, the Economist has asked why speed matters.
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NewNet completes 40Mbps testing
Posted 23rd May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband provider NewNet has announced that it has completed trials of a 40Mbps ADSL service.
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Can broadband create a more equal society?
Posted 23rd May 2008 by Alex Buttle
Following the publication of Ofcom's latest usage report, the Independent has asked whether broadband can create a more equal society.
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UK 'wants embedded wireless'
Posted 23rd May 2008 by Alex Buttle
UK broadband users increasingly want embedded broadband functionality while they are on the go, according to an iPass spokesperson.
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BT Fon wins wireless award
Posted 23rd May 2008 by Alex Buttle
A partnership between BT and Fon has been commended at the Wireless Broadband Innovation Awards 2008.
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Rural homes 'more likely to have broadband'
Posted 22nd May 2008 by Alex Buttle
A new study by telecoms regulator Ofcom has suggested that rural residents are now more likely to have broadband than urban dwellers.
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