Newly-released figures show that fixed-line broadband provides faster connections on average than mobile broadband. Continue reading…
Broadband News: October 2008
O2 flags up misleading mobile broadband
31st October 2008
One in ten mobile broadband customers feel misled, according to a study carried out by O2. Continue reading…
Be Broadband opens gamer portal
31st October 2008
Be Broadband has released its new gamer portal for testing by customers today (Friday, October 31st). Continue reading…
IBM predicts mobile broadband growth
31st October 2008
The mobile broadband market is set to continue its meteoric rise over the next three years, according to a new study. Continue reading…
Broadband take-up driving online ad spend
31st October 2008
Britain’s continued broadband love affair is contributing to the growth of pay-per-click advertising, according to a new report. Continue reading…
Prices fall in high penetration nations
31st October 2008
Broadband prices in the high penetration countries of western Europe are falling, according to a new study. Continue reading…
Mobile broadband must manage network capacity, says report
30th October 2008
Mobile broadband providers must learn to manage the bandwidth capacity of their network in the long-term, one expert has said. Continue reading…
Broadband scheme to ‘bring parents closer to schools’
30th October 2008
A senior councillor has spoken of the added benefits for parents whose children are chosen to be supplied with free broadband access Continue reading…
Satellite is option for remote businesses
30th October 2008
Businesses operating from remote parts of the country have been pointed to satellite broadband as a possible way of getting connected to broadband services. Continue reading…
T-Mobile makes network improvements
29th October 2008
T-Mobile has focused on its commitment to delivering high mobile broadband performance by making updates to its network, says one senior figure. Continue reading…
Fibre-optic broadband to reach 4 million by 2013
29th October 2008
The transformation of UK broadband into a next-generation network is set to continue, one market analyst has predicted. Continue reading…
T-Mobile shines in mobile broadband tests
29th October 2008
T-Mobile has been rated as the best mobile broadband provider after recent independent tests. Continue reading…
‘Take a speed drop to cut bills’
29th October 2008
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. Continue reading…
Be Broadband’s More Than 8meg campaign underway
29th October 2008
Be Broadband has launched its new More Than 8meg campaign, aiming to convince customers that they can acquire faster connections by jumping on board. Continue reading…
IDNet in bundle launch
28th October 2008
IDNet has entered into the competitive broadband bundle market with the offer of a fixed-line connection alongside telephony services. Continue reading…
Network traffic optimisation techniques ‘essential’
28th October 2008
The increased usage of video streaming websites by broadband users makes the policy of network traffic optimisation essential, one expert has suggested. Continue reading…
3 mobile broadband network disrupted
28th October 2008
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. Continue reading…
Confusion over Virgin Media upload speeds
28th October 2008
Virgin Media has been pulled up by two broadband news providers over its advertised upload speeds. Continue reading…
Student supplier seals another deal
28th October 2008
A Sheffield-based provider has won a contract to supply high-speed broadband services to an exclusive student residential area. Continue reading…
Consumers look to cheapest deals
28th October 2008
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. Continue reading…
Gaming eats up bandwidth, expert cites
27th October 2008
The ability of prolonged periods of online gaming to eat up the usage quotas of broadband customers has been highlighted. Continue reading…
Orange bundle laptops sell out
27th October 2008
The stock of laptops being offered with Orange’s mobile broadband deals has run-out, according to new reports. Continue reading…
Laptop deals ‘not always best value’
27th October 2008
Although currently all the rage, mobile broadband bundles featuring free laptops are not as good value as they can first appear, according to one expert. Continue reading…
Fibre-optic needed as British bandwidth is cramped, says expert
27th October 2008
The spread of fibre-optic broadband cannot come soon enough for the large proportion of Brits who struggle to keep below their monthly download limits. Continue reading…
Namesco offers broadband for a pound
27th October 2008
Broadband customers in the UK looking for a new deal will be interested to hear that a ‘broadband for a pound’ offer has been launched. Continue reading…
Number of new connections below forecasted rate
24th October 2008
It has been suggested by experts that the current economic crisis is having an adverse effect on the growth of fixed-line broadband in the UK. Continue reading…
Olympics could spawn next-gen network
24th October 2008
The next-generation broadband network which will serve the site for the 2012 London Olympics will modernise services in the capital. Continue reading…
Cable cutting slows Be Broadband speeds
24th October 2008
Customers signed up to Be Broadband could have experienced reduced speeds this week, but it wasn’t the fault of the provider, according to reports. Continue reading…
Orange in business broadband offer
24th October 2008
Small businesses signing up to Orange’s £30 per month Solo tariff will be gifted a fixed-line broadband connection. Continue reading…
Broadband users still confused over limits
23rd October 2008
Broadband users in the UK are still to get to grips with the term ‘unlimited broadband‘, still being banded about by providers, new research shows. Continue reading…
PlusNet is ‘customer-orientated provider’
23rd October 2008
PlusNet has been applauded for its interaction with customers, allowing the provider to tailor its product better to broadband users. Continue reading…
North-west disrupted by Virgin Media broadband outage
23rd October 2008
Virgin Media broadband subscribers from the north-west were deprived of their internet connections after an outage yesterday (Wednesday, October 22nd). Continue reading…
Sky makes network improvements
23rd October 2008
Sky is expected to improve the performance of its broadband network by employing the use of ASSIA’s DSL Expresse Dynamic Spectrum Management platform. Continue reading…
Edinburgh in broadband drought
23rd October 2008
The number of homes in Edinburgh lacking a broadband connection is into six figures, according to a new report. Continue reading…
Impressive dongle sales continue
22nd October 2008
The sales of US modem sticks needed for mobile broadband continue at a healthy rate in the UK, new figures suggest. Continue reading…
PlusNet to offer router option
22nd October 2008
PlusNet has announced the roll-out of a free router offer with option 1 of its home broadband services. Continue reading…
Be Broadband on ‘unlimited’ services
22nd October 2008
Be Broadband has expressed its annoyance that fellow providers use the term "unlimited" to describe their services when in fact they impose a strict fair usage policy (FUP). Continue reading…
Government’s broadband projects could be hit by financial crisis
22nd October 2008
The government’s pledge to get unconnected Brits online as well as promoting a high-speed broadband network could be undermined by the current financial situation. Continue reading…
BBC and Sky in iPlayer deal
22nd October 2008
Visitors to Sky Broadband’s website will find programmes from the BBC iPlayer’s catch-up service featured on the Sky Player. Continue reading…
Kiwis score broadband victory over UK
21st October 2008
Broadband connections in New Zealand perform better than those in the UK, according to the results of newly-published reports. Continue reading…
Government reveals free access plans
21st October 2008
The government has revealed further details relating to its scheme to help disadvantaged families access broadband. Continue reading…
In-built 3G is laptops “key selling point”
21st October 2008
A new laptop is expected to interest prospective mobile broadband customers, with in-built 3G connectivity being its "key selling point", says one technology news provider. Continue reading…
Consider perks, says dongle expert
21st October 2008
Brits considering which mobile broadband deal to plump for should carefully consider the perks they are offered with different packages. Continue reading…
Expert gives dongle cap verdict
21st October 2008
Customers searching for a dongle to connect to the internet via mobile broadband will do well to find a device which has a string-attached cap, one expert has suggested. Continue reading…
Broadband for all is possibility
20th October 2008
Communications minister Lord Carter is said to be considering making broadband provision a legal requirement. Continue reading…
100Mb to be launched in London
20th October 2008
A new 100Mb broadband service will be offered to businesses in the capital. Continue reading…
Virgin Media make broadband donation
20th October 2008
Virgin Media has provided a high-speed fibre-optic broadband connection to a housing association in London. Continue reading…
BT in business dongle offer
20th October 2008
New subscribers to BT’s Business Total Broadband package will be given a mobile broadband bonus. Continue reading…
HD and gaming packages ‘on their way’
20th October 2008
Customers will soon be receiving high-speed broadband, HD television and gaming services from the same provider, according to one expert. Continue reading…
‘Smaller is better’ for bundle laptops
20th October 2008
Providers choosing laptops to make available to customers in mobile broadband bundles are best selecting small devices. Continue reading…
IPTV platform makes ITN deal
17th October 2008
ITN has become one of the large group of digital television broadcasters to allow their content to be screened over the Livestation IPTV channel for free. Continue reading…
45Mb is realistic goal, says expert
17th October 2008
Next-generation fibre-optic broadband services in the UK will realistically average out at 45Mb, one expert says. Continue reading…
Canopy wireless broadband solutions coming to UK
17th October 2008
Motorola is to market its range of wireless broadband solutions from across the Atlantic. Continue reading…
PM on need for home broadband
17th October 2008
Families in the UK who do not enjoy a home broadband connection are at a significant disadvantage, according to the prime minister. Continue reading…
Orange cites 3G laptop demand
17th October 2008
Orange has reported a rise in the demand for laptops embedded with mobile broadband technology. Continue reading…
Mobile broadband to connect emerging nations
16th October 2008
Emerging nations around the world will find it easier to get connected to the internet via mobile broadband, according to one expert. Continue reading…
New Toshiba laptops are mobile broadband ready
16th October 2008
A new selection of Toshiba laptops have been manufactured with in-built mobile broadband. Continue reading…
Broadband continues growth
16th October 2008
Broadband is continuing to grow on a global scale, according to newly-released figures. Continue reading…
BT makes Wi-Fi price cuts
16th October 2008
BT has announced a reduction of subscription costs for its Openzone wireless service. Continue reading…
100Mb roll-out begins
16th October 2008
H20 has announced the start of work on its high-speed fibre-optic broadband network. Continue reading…
Mobile broadband use set to grow
16th October 2008
Mobile broadband use in the UK is set to grow in the next five years, taking a chunk out of fixed-line services’ market share, new research predicts. Continue reading…
3 scoops four broadband gongs
15th October 2008
3 has scooped four prizes at the Broadband Expert 2008 Mobile Broadband Awards. Continue reading…
Wi-Fi will struggle against mobile broadband, says expert
15th October 2008
Mobile broadband has "the upper hand" in its battle with Wi-Fi over broadband on the move, one expert has said. Continue reading…
T-Mobile told to remove mobile broadband ad
15th October 2008
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told T-Mobile to remove an advert which compared the quality of its mobile broadband service to that of a home offering. Continue reading…
Virgin Media complaint upheld
15th October 2008
Virgin Media has been forced to withdraw adverts which have been found to mislead customers over speed. Continue reading…
Small-scale trial near BT centre
15th October 2008
Inhabitants of Muswell Hill in London and Whitchurch in South Glamorgan will not be the only people to enjoy a sneak preview of BT’s new super-fast broadband Continue reading…
UK firm is chosen for EU broadband project
14th October 2008
Yorkshire’s NYnet has been chosen to take part in a European Union (EU) broadband initiative. Continue reading…
Be Broadband optimisation ’set to be gamer hit’
14th October 2008
Be Broadband’s new optimisation feature is set to be a massive hit with online gamers according to one expert. Continue reading…
3 to launch mobile broadband router
14th October 2008
A wireless router which allows up to four people to connect to the internet using mobile broadband is being released by 3. Continue reading…
Virgin Media reacts to BT pilot announcement
14th October 2008
Virgin Media has taken the positives out of BT’s recent announcement relating to the piloting of a £1.5 billion broadband network. Continue reading…
The Link launches 3 mobile broadband laptop giveaways
14th October 2008
The Link has launched a number of mobile broadband bundles in time for Christmas. Continue reading…
London and Wales to get BT fibre first
14th October 2008
Lucky residents in Wales and London will be the first large group of broadband users to try out BT’s new super-fast network. Continue reading…
Carphone Warehouse plans 3 Christmas mega-offer
13th October 2008
Details are emerging on a planned mega-offer set to be marketed by the Carphone Warehouse this Christmas. Continue reading…
Expert luke-warm on Be Broadband optimisation
13th October 2008
Be Broadband’s optimisation feature will not have a large impact on the majority of users, one expert has suggested. Continue reading…
Broadband driving broadcast industry forward
13th October 2008
Broadband is one of a number of new platforms which is driving forward the broadcast industry, according to new research. Continue reading…
Virgin Media casts doubts over speed tests
13th October 2008
Results from broadband speed testers can be significantly inaccurate, according to Virgin Media. Continue reading…
Businesses’ need for high-speed broadband
10th October 2008
Businesses in the UK will be greatly benefited by the creation of UK-wide, high-speed, fibre-optic broadband network. Continue reading…
Scotland desires next-gen network
10th October 2008
A significant share of internet users north of the border want faster broadband, according to new research. Continue reading…
Broadband revolution will continue says Google chief
10th October 2008
Britain will be one of the leading countries taking broadband forward into the future, a senior figure at Google has said. Continue reading…
3 has 14.4Mb plans
10th October 2008
Mobile broadband provider 3 has plans to significantly upgrade its UK network over coming years, eventually reaching speeds of up to 14.4Mb. Continue reading…
Vodafone offers in-built 3G laptop
10th October 2008
Vodafone has become the first mobile broadband provider to offer in-built mobile broadband technology with its laptops. Continue reading…
IPTV project extended
9th October 2008
An IPTV project which aims to provide elderly residents with useful information streamed to their TV sets is set to be extended. Continue reading…
IDNet set for 24Mb
9th October 2008
British broadband provider IDNet has plans afoot for a new, faster broadband service, it has been revealed. Continue reading…
O2 is step ahead, says expert
9th October 2008
O2 has been wise to bundle together its fixed-line and mobile broadband offerings, one expert has suggested. Continue reading…
UK specialist installs wireless on buses
9th October 2008
A UK company has been busy installing wireless broadband on buses in Scandinavia. Continue reading…
IPTV ’should go on offensive’
9th October 2008
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) will have to show more aggression in its policies in order to make a truly-global impact, according to one expert. Continue reading…
Tesco plans mobile broadband move
9th October 2008
Tesco is considering a move to market own-brand mobile broadband packages at its shoppers, new reports suggest. Continue reading…
Importance of encryption highlighted
8th October 2008
Those who enjoy their broadband connection via a home wireless network have been reminded to protect their data by one expert. Continue reading…
BT ordered to scrap ad after Virgin Media complaint
8th October 2008
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded BT after an advert for its broadband services was deemed to be misleading. Continue reading…
Satellite owner set to cash in on rural broadband
8th October 2008
Avanti Communications looks set to benefit from the roll-out of broadband across Scotland’s rural areas. Continue reading…
Broadband initiative helps local business
8th October 2008
A successful fashion software business has elected to stay close to its roots in North Yorkshire after being provided with high-speed broadband by Nynet. Continue reading…
T-Mobile laptop partner is cleaned out
8th October 2008
T-Mobile is now on the look out for another partner to supply it with laptops after computer manufacturer Acer ran out. Continue reading…
Be Broadband launches optimisation feature
7th October 2008
Be Broadband will allow its subscribers to optimise their broadband service with a new optimisation feature. Continue reading…
Mobile broadband driving internet advertising growth
7th October 2008
The blossoming mobile broadband market is one sector which is driving the growth of internet advertising in the UK. Continue reading…
Be Broadband set to launch London campaign
7th October 2008
Be Broadband will target London workers this week with an advertising campaign promoting its broadband service. Continue reading…
BT phone bill cut helps broadband users save
7th October 2008
BT has announced plans to slash the cost of its line rental by £6 for millions of users on lower incomes. Continue reading…
Virgin Media wins September speed test
7th October 2008
Virgin Media has come out on top in recent speed tests conducted by broadband.co.uk. Continue reading…
3 named top tariff
7th October 2008
Mobile broadband provider 3 is celebrating after winning the award for ‘Best Mobile Tariff’ at the recent Mobile Choice Awards in London. Continue reading…
GSMA agreement is “defensive move”
6th October 2008
The GSM Association’s (GSMA) recent campaign to promote embedded mobile broadband connectivity is a "defensive move against Wi-Fi", according to one expert. Continue reading…
Virgin Media ‘not entering mobile broadband’ price wars
6th October 2008
Virgin Media will resist the temptation to offer rock-bottom prices on mobile broadband, one publication has predicted. Continue reading…
Vodafone markets laptop bundle
6th October 2008
Vodafone has become one of several mobile broadband providers to throw in a free laptop with its deals, offering prospective customers a complimentary Dell Netbook. Continue reading…
BT I-Plate will not necessarily increase speed, says expert
6th October 2008
BT’s new I-Plate device, although undoubtedly featuring some speed-increasing qualities will not work for everybody, one expert has warned. Continue reading…
UK second in European broadband league
6th October 2008
Britain has come second in a recently-released table of broadband subscriber numbers published by The Broadband Forum. Continue reading…
3 and T-Mobile get mobile broadband boost
6th October 2008
A new deal signed between T-Mobile, 3 and BT Wholesale will give the two mobile broadband providers an improved UK network. Continue reading…
New dongle offers best of both worlds
3rd October 2008
A new dongle device is promising broadband users the best of both worlds on the move. Continue reading…
Beware of Phorm small print, warns expert
3rd October 2008
British broadband subscribers tempted to take part in a trial being conducted by BT and Phorm are being urged to think carefully. Continue reading…
Ofcom figures show connections increase
3rd October 2008
Newly-released data from Ofcom shows that the number of UK broadband connections continues to rise. Continue reading…
Customer reviews helpful for broadband, says expert
3rd October 2008
Broadband users considering switching provider should look out for customer reviews before plumping for a deal, one expert says. Continue reading…
Remote Rhenigidale to get connected
3rd October 2008
One of the most remote outposts in the UK will receive broadband after securing special funding it has been confirmed. Continue reading…
School provides broadband for catchment area
2nd October 2008
A Lancashire school has come up with the ground-breaking idea of supplying its own wireless broadband to nearby homes. Continue reading…
Survey shows acceleration of business broadband
2nd October 2008
The speed of British businesses’ broadband connections is rising and more firms would like to upgrade their service. Continue reading…
NI Executive in broadband provider search
2nd October 2008
The government in Northern Ireland is seeking out a broadband provider to connect rural areas of the country. Continue reading…
T-Mobile develops dongle router
2nd October 2008
T-Mobile is set to release a USB modem which doubles up as a wireless router. Continue reading…
Small-scale networks ‘have opportunity’
2nd October 2008
The current financial constraints which many broadband providers are under could hand an opportunity to local-based fibre-optic networks. Continue reading…
BT I-Plate released
1st October 2008
A device developed by BT Wholesale to improve broadband speeds will be supplied to communications providers from today (Wednesday, October 1st). Continue reading…
3’s mobile broadband push
1st October 2008
UK operator 3’s marketing drive in the mobile broadband sector has been a "success", according to the results of a new study. Continue reading…
Virgin Media launches mobile broadband offering
1st October 2008
The service will cost mobile broadband customers £15 per month and will offer speeds of up to 3.6Mb depending on signal strength. Continue reading…
O2 takes honours in speeds test
1st October 2008
The results of a recent speed consistency test for UK home broadband has seen O2 has seen O2 come out on top. Continue reading…
LG and Ericsson in mobile broadband deal
1st October 2008
Laptop manufacturer LG has chosen Ericsson to provide mobile broadband technology for its devices. Continue reading…