News archive: December 2008
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Catch-up TV playing catch-up
Posted 31st December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Although online catch-up TV has seen a quick take-up since their introduction by terrestrial broadcasters, the service still has a long way to go.
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Shop around for best prices, says expert
Posted 31st December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband customers should keep an eye on new, cheaper tariffs that are available on deals in the new year, according to an expert.
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Fears over Tiscali IPTV service
Posted 31st December 2008 by Alex Buttle
There is speculation surrounding Tiscali's IPTV service in the UK after the company announced it would be ceasing its Italian offering.
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Orange mobile broadband growth is "amazing"
Posted 30th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
The recent strides made by Orange in the mobile broadband market have been "amazing", according to one expert.
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Post Office releases online guide
Posted 30th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
The Post Office has decided to release an online help guide after discovering that a number of its customers are new to high-speed internet services.
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Fibre will reach 4 million by 2013
Posted 30th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Some four million Brits will be connected with fibre-optic broadband by the year 2013, according to the results of newly-conducted research.
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T-Mobile laptop offer begins
Posted 29th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
T-Mobile has launched its new mobile broadband offer, giving customers the chance to snap up a free laptop when signing up to the service.
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Dongle picked out as year's best gadget
Posted 29th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
The mushrooming mobile broadband market represents the best piece of technology to emerge in 2008, one expert has insisted.
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Ofcom responds to small print fears
Posted 29th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Ofcom has issued a new set of guidelines relating to the small print sometimes included in broadband packages offered by providers.
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Fibre network can't wait, says expert
Posted 29th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
The installation of a next-generation broadband network in the UK should be a pressing priority, according to one expert.
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Mobile broadband helps firms care for customers, says BT
Posted 24th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
The use of mobile broadband can help smaller firms look after customer around the clock, BT has said.
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Heavy broadband users love iTunes
Posted 24th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband users in Europe that listen to digital music are most likely to buy their tracks from iTunes.
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BT: VoIP suitable for broadband-using businesses
Posted 24th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Small businesses can utilise their high-speed internet services better by adopting voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, according to one senior figure at BT.
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Carers keep in contact through broadband
Posted 24th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
A newly-launched scheme north of the border will allow elderly residents to stay in contact with their carers via a broadband connection.
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T-Mobile enters netbook market
Posted 24th December 2008 by Alex Buttle
T-Mobile will enter the mobile broadband laptop bundle market when it launches a new offer on Boxing Day (Friday, December 26th).
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iPlayer chief suggests tiered solution
Posted 23rd December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband providers should offer customers different packages based on bandwidth in order to address the strain placed on networks by the popular use of the BBC's iPlayer.
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Orange dongle sales 'strong'
Posted 23rd December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Orange dongles have been selling well in the UK of late, according to the mobile broadband provider's latest Digital Media Index report
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Dongle speed matters
Posted 23rd December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Those picking a dongle for themselves or a loved one over the festive period have been warned to choose carefully.
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Council provides broadband for elderly
Posted 23rd December 2008 by Alex Buttle
A housing scheme in Essex will take the step of installing broadband in the homes of 2,000 of its elderly residents.
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Xmas strain for broadband network
Posted 23rd December 2008 by Alex Buttle
Broadband networks in the UK could be put under strain as ISPs struggle to cope with the amount of traffic over the festive period.
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