News archive: October 2008
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Fixed-line still faster, figures show
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Newly-released figures show that fixed-line broadband provides faster connections on average than mobile broadband.
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O2 flags up misleading mobile broadband
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
One in ten mobile broadband customers feel misled, according to a study carried out by O2.
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Be Broadband opens gamer portal
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Be Broadband has released its new gamer portal for testing by customers today (Friday, October 31st).
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IBM predicts mobile broadband growth
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
The mobile broadband market is set to continue its meteoric rise over the next three years, according to a new study.
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Broadband take-up driving online ad spend
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Britain's continued broadband love affair is contributing to the growth of pay-per-click advertising, according to a new report.
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Prices fall in high penetration nations
Posted 31st October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband prices in the high penetration countries of western Europe are falling, according to a new study.
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Mobile broadband must manage network capacity, says report
Posted 30th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Mobile broadband providers must learn to manage the bandwidth capacity of their network in the long-term, one expert has said.
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Broadband scheme to 'bring parents closer to schools'
Posted 30th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
A senior councillor has spoken of the added benefits for parents whose children are chosen to be supplied with free broadband access
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Satellite is option for remote businesses
Posted 30th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Businesses operating from remote parts of the country have been pointed to satellite broadband as a possible way of getting connected to broadband services.
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T-Mobile makes network improvements
Posted 29th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
T-Mobile has focused on its commitment to delivering high mobile broadband performance by making updates to its network, says one senior figure.
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Fibre-optic broadband to reach 4 million by 2013
Posted 29th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
The transformation of UK broadband into a next-generation network is set to continue, one market analyst has predicted.
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T-Mobile shines in mobile broadband tests
Posted 29th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
T-Mobile has been rated as the best mobile broadband provider after recent independent tests.
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'Take a speed drop to cut bills'
Posted 29th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Consumers that are starting to feel the bite of the credit crunch can take many options to reduce their outgoings, including reducing their broadband speeds.
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Be Broadband's More Than 8meg campaign underway
Posted 29th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Be Broadband has launched its new More Than 8meg campaign, aiming to convince customers that they can acquire faster connections by jumping on board.
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IDNet in bundle launch
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
IDNet has entered into the competitive broadband bundle market with the offer of a fixed-line connection alongside telephony services.
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3 mobile broadband network disrupted
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Mobile broadband customers belonging to 3 have been offered two months free rental after the company was forced to apologise for the recent disruption to its services.
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Network traffic optimisation techniques 'essential'
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
The increased usage of video streaming websites by broadband users makes the policy of network traffic optimisation essential, one expert has suggested.
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Confusion over Virgin Media upload speeds
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Virgin Media has been pulled up by two broadband news providers over its advertised upload speeds.
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Student supplier seals another deal
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
A Sheffield-based provider has won a contract to supply high-speed broadband services to an exclusive student residential area.
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Consumers look to cheapest deals
Posted 28th October 2008 by Alex Buttle
Nearly a quarter of British broadband customers are more likely to look for a cheaper provider in the current economic climate, a new survey has suggested.
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