Broadband News: Technology

Customers looking around the UK broadband market for a better deal have been warned that price alone is not what deals should be judged on. Continue reading…

Vodafone will negate the need for dongles later this month, with the release of laptops featuring in-built mobile broadband. Continue reading…

ITN has reached an agreement with Harmonic to transcode and package its news for a number of platforms, including broadband. Continue reading…

According to Ofcom’s Consumer Panel, the areas which receive BT’s 100Mb fibre-to-the-home network first should be those that have been ‘bypassed for broadband’. Continue reading…

With the new university semester nearly upon us, Orange has decided to market a mouth-watering mobile broadband deal. Continue reading…

National governments are becoming more aware of the importance of fast broadband speeds, with 100Mb now the benchmark, one expert says. Continue reading…

BT has confirmed that it limits peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfers for the collective benefit of its customers. Continue reading…

Broadband providers Virgin Media and O2 have come up trumps in the latest round of speed tests. Continue reading…

The Karoo Lite broadband package has received a poor review after a study by one broadband comparison publication. Continue reading…

The development of mobile broadband has come at the right time for mobile phone operators, according to one expert. Continue reading…

Shoppers looking to get the best deals on quality products are using mobile broadband on the move, according to new research. Continue reading…

The switch made by mobile broadband from PC cards to USB modems was the point at which the service started to take off, IT Pro has suggested. Continue reading…

Be Broadband is giving customers logging onto their homepage the chance to read an estimate of their connection speeds. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband is a sign of Brits’ growing ambition to work and communicate while on the move, a representative of 3 has suggested. Continue reading…

Carphone Warehouse’s TalkTalk has made a tempting bundle offer, including the promise of a free dongle with one of its landline packages. Continue reading…

A newly-released report on European IPTV has highlighted the challenges facing the young market. Continue reading…

Broadband accounts for the overwhelming majority of internet connections in the UK, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Continue reading…

Virgin Media’s expected entry into the UK mobile broadband market later in the year could have the effect of increasing competition, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The lightning-quick global spread of mobile broadband has been highlighted by new figures from the GSM Association (GSMA). Continue reading…

Customers taking 3’s mobile broadband offering can expect the cheapest fees and fastest connection out of any of the five main providers of the service, according to a recent review. Continue reading…

Orange is preparing to offer broadband TV services as part of its packages, according to new reports. Continue reading…

The London satellite town of Reading has been chosen to test out a new mobile broadband service from Vodafone. Continue reading…

Dongles are continuing to fly out of the shops, according to the latest figures from one market analyst. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband could win the race to provide speeds of up to 100Mb to a mass customer base, according to new reports. Continue reading…

Virgin Media has decided on the best man to lead the advertising campaign for its 50Mb broadband product - 100 and 200 metres Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has launched a new deal, offering laptops to customers taking its 24-month Mobile Broadband Plus package. Continue reading…

Broadband connections in and around one Surrey village lag so far behind that a campaign has been launched in order to improve services. Continue reading…

Internet users engaging in the piracy of entertainment content are able to download huge files due to the increasing speed of internet connections, one expert says. Continue reading…

Both Ofcom and Regional Development Agencies (RDA) are integral to BT’s plans to roll-out a £1.5 billion high-speed fibre-optic network across the UK, the telecoms giant has recently emphasised. Continue reading…

The new 3 Skypephone S2 has built-in modem drivers, meaning it can act as a dongle and give users internet access when on the move. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3’s "3G coverage is good", it has been claimed. Continue reading…

Broadband users wishing to sign up to use the high-speed fibre-optic network planned by BT could be asked to fork out a little extra, according to new reports. Continue reading…

The business of fixed-line broadband providers is under threat from the success of mobile broadband, according to a new YouGov report. Continue reading…

The Miss World beauty contest is to launch its own broadband TV channel. Continue reading…

Orange is to offer a free laptop with a new mobile broadband bundle. Continue reading…

A British-based company is to launch a huge satellite into space, improving mobile broadband services around the world. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband customers should beware of speed promises when they sign up to a deal, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Broadband speeds of up to 50Mb could one day be the norm for the UK, says Ofcom Continue reading…

Mobile broadband operators should think carefully when considering their strategies, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The use of mobile broadband in the UK is set to increase, according to the regulatory body Ofcom. Continue reading…

The amount of money spent by consumers on mobile messaging services is set to jump considerably in the coming years, according to a new report. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has struck a deal with Research-in-Motion to provide UK connectivity for the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Continue reading…

Instead of being seduced by the promise of rock-bottom fees, broadband subscribers are now a more discerning bunch, according to O2. Continue reading…

The bundling of television, phone and broadband services has its advantages for both provider and customer, according to one expert. Continue reading…

3 has declared itself happy to connect customers who had previously experienced difficulties acquiring a fixed line contract to its mobile broadband service. Continue reading…

According to new figures released by Communications market research firm Infonetics Research, the number of mobile broadband subscribers is forecast to grow at a 104 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2007 to 2011. Continue reading…

Virgin Media used its financial report for the second quarter of the year to reveal plans for a mobile broadband offering. Continue reading…

Vodafone has announced plans to upgrade its wireless network in Manchester. Continue reading…

Orange has embarked on a programme of improvements to its 3G network in the northern reaches of the UK. Continue reading…

The results of a recently-conducted survey which tested the performance levels of UK broadband providers have been published. Continue reading…

An IPTV system has been implemented at the Grand Hotel Jersey in the Channel Islands, signalling what is set to be a growing trend in the hospitality industry. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3 has reported significant growth in its customer base. Continue reading…

O2 is offering the combination of fixed-line and mobile broadband in a new package. Continue reading…

One of Britain’s foremost broadband providers has issued gloomy growth predictions this year. Continue reading…

BT has announced plans to speed-up its broadband network in Ireland. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband providers could please customers by introducing a no-strings option to their range of packages, recent reports indicate. Continue reading…

Phones 4u has stepped up its mobile broadband operations with the announcement that it is to stock a widened range of computers. Continue reading…

Comedian Dave Gorman, famous for attempting to meet 54 men with his own name, has come up with a customer service idea for BT. Continue reading…

Healthy competition looks like continuing in the mobile broadband market. Continue reading…

Virgin Media has expressed an interest in providing broadband of up to 200Mb by the year 2012. Continue reading…

Despite efforts to make broadband advertisements clearer to the customer, many are still misleading, according to one expert. Continue reading…

BT’s plans to develop a new high-speed fibre-optic network in the UK are encouraging but could be more comprehensive, according to on expert. Continue reading…

Discussions have taken place in the Welsh county of Powys with a view to solving the area’s long-running broadband problem. Continue reading…

3 is celebrating its one millionth European mobile broadband customer. Continue reading…

The importance of a next generation broadband network to businesses in the UK should not be underestimated, according to one expert. Continue reading…

Orange is to begin including free laptops with its 24-month mobile broadband contracts. Continue reading…

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has reminded one ISP of its obligations after the firm was found to have made misleading claims. Continue reading…

An offer which will see laptops with in-built 3G technology sold with free 30-day mobile broadband trials has no strings attached, says Vodafone. Continue reading…

The UK mobile broadband market is set to be driven by the slashing of data prices in coming months, according to experts. Continue reading…

BT is seeking the help of the public sector in implementing its new £1.5 billion fibre-optic broadband network. Continue reading…

WiMAX has the necessary customer appeal to rival mobile broadband as an internet access technology, the results of a recently-conducted study indicate. Continue reading…

A significant portion of UK businesses are unhappy with their broadband connection, new research has shown. Continue reading…

BT’s plans for a super-fast fibre-optic broadband network to be implemented across the UK have been downplayed by one IT research group. Continue reading…

BT’s plans for a UK-wide fibre-optic network could be aided by a unique copper cable removal technique. Continue reading…

Mobile phone operators are reaping the benefits of the ongoing mobile broadband boom being experienced in the UK. Continue reading…

The inflated cost of using mobile broadband overseas has been highlighted by one expert. Continue reading…

BT’s plans to implement a super-fast fibre-optic broadband network across the whole of the UK contains an element of risk, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The government has replied to an online petition calling for an investigation into ISPs "throttling" bandwidth. Continue reading…

O2 is reported to be considering following BT in rolling out a high-speed fibre-optic broadband network to parts of the UK. Continue reading…

New packages from 3 will see the mobile broadband operator become the first in the UK to bundle laptops and dongles. Continue reading…

Channel Five is pressing ahead with the launch of its broadband TV catch-up service. Continue reading…

BT has launched its new Home Hub, promising the device provides up to twice the wireless range of other UK broadband providers. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has announced the upgrading of its mobile broadband network. Continue reading…

The ease with which internet users can now connect to the web for the first time when using mobile broadband has been highlighted by one expert. Continue reading…

The slashing of mobile broadband charges in the UK is set to continue for the foreseeable future, according to one expert. Continue reading…

Ofcom has welcomed BT’s planned £1.5 billion investment into a high-speed fibre-optic network in the UK. Continue reading…

US car manufacturer Chrysler has announced plans to introduce wi-fi technology in its British cars by the end of 2009. Continue reading…

Vodafone has finalised a deal with Lenovo to launch a laptop which will offer in-built 3G connectivity for mobile broadband. Continue reading…

Customers signing up to mobile broadband contracts with Vodafone are being given a free Nokia 1208 when they quote ‘mobilebb01′. Continue reading…

The number of Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) subscribers around the world is on the increase according to newly-released figures. Continue reading…

BT has announced plans for a major investment into a high-speed fibre-optic broadband network across the UK. Continue reading…

The number of people using mobile internet has increased over the past year, according to new research. Continue reading…

Being able to access the internet via a mobile phone will become "a necessity" for consumers, one expert has said. Continue reading…

Telecommunications equipment suppliers Kyocera have announced the upcoming launch of a new USB wireless broadband modem for iBurst, the mobile broadband wireless access (MBWA) system. Continue reading…

Sky has played down rumours that it will be implementing a new fibre-optic broadband network through green kerbside telephone boxes. Continue reading…

A wider group of people will now be able to access mobile broadband more easily as the popularity of the service has resulted in falling costs, according to one expert. Continue reading…

A minister of the Welsh Assembly government has highlighted plans for a fibre-optic broadband network in the principality, saying that such a development would pave the way for business growth. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband users in Ireland are enjoying falling prices as two providers recently announced plans to offer discounted deals. Continue reading…

A new survey has highlighted the growing number of Brits who wish to get online and into the sun using laptops with mobile broadband. Continue reading…

European consumers’ bandwidth usage is being directly affected by improvements to broadband connectivity speeds, a recent report has suggested. Continue reading…

Advertising relating to broadband in the UK should be made clearer to the public, according to one senior analyst. Continue reading…

The dominance of the broadband market by BT and Virgin Media could be tested after BskyB carried out testing on "super-fast" broadband, a recent media report has indicated. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband in the UK is taking off with new figures showing the number of pre-pay dongles being sold is increasing. Continue reading…

The huge demand for broadband services in the UK could lead to internet log-jams, according to new reports. Continue reading…

Business efficiency in the UK is being threatened by download speeds which are lagging behind, new figures suggest. Continue reading…

3 is rewarding its loyal customers with the launch of a range of mobile broadband contracts. Continue reading…

Ericsson has struck a deal with Toshiba to provide mobile broadband modules for the Japanese company’s range of business laptops. Continue reading…

A broadband provider has conducted research which shows that many business travellers feel under to work when on the move. Continue reading…

A complaint made by BT relating to an advertising campaign conducted by rival broadband provider Virgin Media has been upheld. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has announced plans to increase the speeds on its mobile broadband network. Continue reading…

PC World is enticing more people to take advantage of the advances in broadband connectivity "between technologies" with the launch of its ‘et Connected’campaign. Continue reading…

A significant proportion of those watching popular comedy shows are doing so online through broadband video players such as the BBC’s iPlayer, a new report has highlighted. Continue reading…

O2 has been named the fastest broadband provider in the UK, after recent research from one comparison site. Continue reading…

The one per cent of people north of the border who cannot enjoy the benefits of a reliable broadband connection have been given a major boost. Continue reading…

Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority of the UK’s communication industries, has voiced its approval following T-Mobile’s cuts to text and data roaming charges in countries within the European Union (EU). Continue reading…

The number of HSPA/LTE mobile broadband connectivity-enabled PC laptops in Europe is set to rise dramatically in coming years, according to a new report. Continue reading…

A new European Union (EU) directive will see data roaming charges dropped for mobile broadband users in mainland Europe - welcome news for those travelling to do business on the continent who wish to stay online. Continue reading…

Ireland is aiming to bring its broadband coverage up to speed - its government plans to make the country one of the fastest in Europe by the year 2012. Continue reading…

An agreement which had been drawn between the GSMA and the NGMN Alliance will allow mobile broadband users extended network coverage, it is hoped. Continue reading…

The availability of dongles is negating the need for use of a landline to access the web, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The success of the mobile broadband industry is posing problems to operators, according to research. Continue reading…

Students opting for a NatWest account will be offered a £50 discount on 3 mobile broadband services. Continue reading…

As debate continues on the future of fibre-optic broadband, it has been suggested that the business case for investment is not compelling. Continue reading…

Sony Ericsson has unveiled two new mobile broadband dongles which offer dual functionality for users. Continue reading…

Wales-based fibre-optic broadband provider H20 has announced that Dundee will become Scotland’s first FibreCity. Continue reading…

New speed tests conducted during May have shown that many connections are still struggling during peak times. Continue reading…

The number of people using mobile broadband globally could reach 2.2 billion in the next five years, according to Ericsson. Continue reading…

Despite having the world’s fastest connections, many residents in South Korea rate their broadband service as average. Continue reading…

People who put pictures and videos online regularly have been advised to consider upload speeds when purchasing broadband packages. Continue reading…

Vodafone offers the fastest mobile broadband service of all five UK competitors, according to financial advisor Fool.co.uk. Continue reading…

Vodafone offers the fastest and most consistent broadband access in the UK, according to a new study. Continue reading…

Google is in the process of developing software tools to allow consumers to track whether their provider is limiting their connection. Continue reading…

The proliferation of mobile broadband networks will drive growth of the new 3G iPhone from Apple. Continue reading…

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