News archive: February 2009
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Cube wins Cardiff contract
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Ofcom provides part of spectrum for company, leaving door open for mobile broadband services to be provided for Welsh capital.
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O2 laptops launched today
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Provider unveils its range of laptop broadband options in stores across the country from today (Friday, February 27th).
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BBC's Project Canvass
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Corporation decides to consult public over on-demand broadband TV service allowing those with high-speed internet to watch iPlayer shows.
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Broadband should be 'fourth utility' says LGA figure
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Like gas, water and electricity, broadband internet should be treated as an essential utility by public bodies, according to member of the LGA.
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Music broadband bundles coming
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Broadband users could increasingly be offered music downloads as part of their packages, according to one expert.
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North-east businesses invited to make BT broadband plea
Posted 27th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Firms in the north-east of England are being encouraged to voice their demand for a fibre-optic broadband network in the region to BT.
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Researchers make 32Mb prediction
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Point Topic believes that it is likely the overwhelming majority of Britain could be enjoying 32Mb connections in ten years time.
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Mobile broadband 'not fixed-line replacement'
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Expert says that mobile broadband cannot yet be seen as the long-term successor to fixed-line services in Britain, due to reliability issues.
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FibreSpeed dispute moves closer to resolution
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Contractual dispute over Welsh fibre-optic cable broadband network edge closer to being resolved after talks are held.
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Government must 'look after unconnected few'
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Industry commentator underlines importance of looking after those in the country who do not have broadband internet access.
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Pub introduces Wi-Fi
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
A public house in Lincolnshire has attempted to draw in the lunchtime crowd by offering wireless broadband services to patrons.
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Switching broadband can be "tedious process"
Posted 26th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Expert highlights drawn-out procedures which can sometimes be required when switching broadband, but says it will be worth it.
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Windows 7 could improve 3G broadband
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
A new version of Windows could improve mobile broadband connections via embedded laptops, experts believe.
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Broadband is ten-years-old
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Research firm publishes report outlining the development of broadband internet in the UK since its first trials in 1999.
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2Mb access can be 'market driver'
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
A proposal to ensure 2Mb broadband access across the country could lay the foundation for next-generation access, it is said.
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Avanti faces village backlash
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Satellite broadband provider is responsible for the loss of an entire Buckinghamshire village's broadband connection, according to report.
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Broadband affecting online marketing
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Widespread access to broadband internet services is exposing more of the UK public to online marketing drives, according to a new report.
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Mobile broadband prices could rise
Posted 25th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Providers set to increase prices on mobile broadband service to increase profitability in the midst of the economic downturn.
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Ofcom chief backs broadband USO
Posted 24th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
The chairman-elect of Ofcom has thrown her weight behind Lord Carter's proposal of a universal service obligation attached to broadband internet.
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Virgin Media connections get boost
Posted 24th February 2009 by Alex Buttle
Millions of Virgin Media subscribers will feel the benefit of an upgrade which will see their broadband internet connections boosted by 8Mb.
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