News archive: August 2009
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UK broadband subscriptions exceed 18 million
Posted 31st August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Customers continue to sign up to broadband deals in the UK, new government statistics reveal.
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Virgin Media sees growing demand for ADSL broadband
Posted 31st August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Customers are facing delays getting on to Virgin Media's ADSL broadband service because of a surge in demand.
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Virgin Media suffers broadband email outages
Posted 28th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Virgin Media customers were left without email for much of this week as the result of a national outage.
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Fused Group broadband provider receives new investment
Posted 28th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Fused Group, owner of broadband provider Fused Networks, is relocating in central Manchester.
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Aquiss broadband free for two months
Posted 28th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
The broadband provider is offering two months of free connection to new customers.
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3 starting mobile broadband adverts with Yell.com
Posted 27th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Yell.com is the first brand to have signed up to 3's new mobile broadband advertising system.
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Illegal filesharing plans could block broadband innovation
Posted 27th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Stricter government plans for broadband filesharers could stop the record industry's reinvention of itself.
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BT broadband customers offered special offer on Vision
Posted 27th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Broadband customers signing up to any of BT Vision's value packs will receive a Vision+ box for free.
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Vodafone mobile broadband gets speed upgrade
Posted 27th August 2009 by Jonathan Leggett
Special report: Mobile broadband speeds are set to double to up to 14.4Mb for Vodafone customers.
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Universal broadband 'to open up business opportunities'
Posted 27th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Universal broadband will enable businesses to stay better connected with their staff and clients, one expert believes.
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Switching broadband deals provides 'a perfect chance to haggle'
Posted 27th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Customers paying over the odds for broadband deals can often negotiate a better price with their providers when deciding to switch.
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Mobile broadband poll topped by T-Mobile
Posted 27th August 2009 by Jonathan Leggett
Special report: T-Mobile mobile broadband customers receive the best service in the country, a poll has shown.
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Broadband 'out of reach' for Scotland's low income earners
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
New figures from the Scottish government indicate that most low-income households cannot afford broadband.
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Virgin Media broadband adverts defended by ASA
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Virgin Media's 50Mb broadband adverts have been defended from criticism by the ASA.
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UK home broadband lags behind in speed stakes
Posted 26th August 2009 by Jonathan Leggett
Special report: UK broadband customers receive a slower service than 30 other developed countries, new figures reveal.
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Broadband TV service due for 2010 launch
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
The BBC-fronted broadband TV-on-demand collaboration Project Canvas could launch as soon as 2010.
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Broadband could cause 'mass exodus' from the Midlands
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
A survey by Orange suggests that the delivery of fast, universal broadband could encourage new migration patterns across the UK.
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Cutting off broadband filesharers a 'disproportionate' punishment
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
A consumer group has criticised stringent plans to target illegal fileshares outlined by the government this week.
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Better broadband calls made in Inverness
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
The widening gulf between advertised and actual broadband speeds in the Highlands has been pointed out by a Scottish newspaper.
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Government reopens broadband filesharing debate
Posted 26th August 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Illegal filesharers abusing their broadband connections could face new, more stringent punishment under government proposals.
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