Broadband News

Freesat to link TV and broadband (09-05-08) - The BBC has outlined ambitious plans for Freesat, its digital TV venture with ITV, such as offering access to broadband TV services such as the iPlayer and Kangaroo.

Virgin Media adds 88,000 broadband customers (08-05-08) - The UK’s cable operator added 88,400 broadband customers in the first quarter of 2008 to top 3.781 million subscribers.

BT launches new Broadband Anywhere package (07-05-08) - A new broadband package incorporating an internet phone that connects wirelessly to the internet for cheaper calls has been launched by BT.

Mobile broadband discount for Three customers (06-05-08) - The UK’s cheapest mobile broadband providers has just slashed its prices for existing customers, bringing its lowest-priced package to just £5 a month.

Free TalkTalk connections this bank holiday (02-05-08) - TalkTalk is offering free broadband connections to anyone signing up to its broadband service this bank holiday weekend.

Digital inclusion strategy to get the UK connected (02-05-08) - A plan to get the remaining third of unconnected Brits online is being drawn up by the Government.

BBC iPlayer now available on Virgin Media (01-05-08) - Cable provider Virgin Media and the BBC have partnered up to bring the popular iPlayer service to the TV for the first time.

Sky Broadband tops 1.428 million (30-04-08) - Digital TV giant Sky added 229,000 broadband customers in the first three months of the year, bringing its total to 1,428,000 according to its third quarter results released today.

Eclipse launches ‘expert advice’ service (29-04-08) - Broadband provider Eclipse has launched an online business advice service allowing businesses to choose the best broadband and web hosting services for their needs.

Skype launches home phone call packages (28-04-08) - Internet telephony provider Skype has gone into direct competition with home phone providers with the launch of a new series of monthly call packages.

Orange sales drop as connection fee is introduced (25-04-08) - Orange store staff have reported a massive drop in broadband sales after a £30 connection fee was introduced two weeks ago.

Crunch time for broadband speed ads (24-04-08) - Ofcom has warned broadband providers that they only have a few weeks to sign up to a voluntary code on the way broadband speeds are sold or face mandatory regulation.

The BBC should not pay for the iPlayer (23-04-08) - The BBC shouldn’t be forced to pay for the development of next generation broadband networks Ofcom’s chief executive has told MPs.

Only eight per cent feel safe online (22-04-08) - Only eight per cent of internet users in the UK feel completely safe using their computer at home, according to new research.

European broadband boom (21-04-08) - The European Commission has revealed that 250 million of the EU’s half a billion citizens are now regular internet users, with 80 per cent going online with a broadband connection.

O2 launches mobile broadband package (18-04-08) - O2 has become the latest provider to offer mobile broadband, launching a new tariff today.

Next generation broadband in new build developments (17-04-08) - Ofcom yesterday published proposals on how best to deal with the deployment of next generation broadband in new build housing and office developments.

21 Century Network speed doubts (16-04-08) - Claims that half of the country would be able to receive actual speeds of 12Mb under BT’s 21 Century Network have been dispelled by the company today.

Carphone Warehouse reports slowing growth (15-04-08) - Carphone Warehouse reported 109,000 new broadband additions in its latest quarterly results.

EU against 'three strikes' piracy policy (14-04-08) - European politicians have voted against government plans to disconnect internet users who repeatedly download illegal files from the internet.

‘Broadband tax’ could fund public broadcasting (11-04-08) - Internet service providers could face a new tax to help resolve funding problems in public service broadcasts, which could result in higher broadband costs for consumers.

Higher advertised speeds less likely to be achieved (10-04-08) - The higher the top advertised speed of a broadband package, the less likely customers are to achieve it, according to new data released today.

Massive mobile broadband growth (09-04-08) - Super fast mobile broadband has seen an annual growth of 150 per cent according to data from the Global mobile Suppliers Association.

New migration code expected this month (08-04-08) - The latest report from the Telecoms Adjudicator has said that a new “Migrations Code of Practice” will be released this month.

Super fast broadband only as common as dial-up (07-04-08) - Broadband connections over 8Mb are only as common as the old dial-up speeds of less than 128Kb - both being used by only three per cent of broadband subscribers, according to new research.

Virgin Media continues at the top (04-04-08) - Cable provider Virgin Media has held onto the top spot in BroadbandChoices.co.uk speed test results for March.

Carphone Warehouse may bid for Tiscali (03-04-08) - Carphone Warehouse could be a potential bidder for Tiscali, one of the UK’s biggest broadband providers, which went up for sale this week, according to reports.

Almost half of the UK are ‘computer illiterate’ (02-04-08) - Despite the ever-increasing dominance of technology in our lives, 42 per cent of the UK still considers themselves computer illiterate according to a new report by BT Home IT Support.

Ofcom takes action on mis-selling (01-04-08) - All communications providers will be forced to sign up to a dispute resolution scheme to deal with customer complaints under new rules being introduced by the telecoms regulator Ofcom.

Virgin Media to tackle illegal downloads (31-03-08) - Virgin Media looks set to become the first UK broadband provider to publicly share responsibility for illegal content downloaded over its network, it has been reported.

Online privacy a concern for consumers (28-03-08) - UK consumers are worried about the way that their personal data could be accessed over the internet according to the Ofcom Consumer Panel, which advises the telecoms regulator, Ofcom.

The real cost of internet television (27-03-08) - Downloading movies and TV programmes from the internet could cost consumers as much as £20 a month extra, experts have warned.

Young people being ‘raised online’ (26-03-08) - Spending more than 20 hours a week on the internet, many young people are effectively being “raised online”, warned the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Eight EU countries ahead of the US in broadband (25-03-08) - Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden were all reported as world broadband leaders with more than 30 per cent broadband penetration, according to a new report.

Almost half of consumers don’t know their broadband speed (20-03-08) - Forty-four per cent of broadband users are unable to identify their actual download speed, according to new research.

Half of broadband users unhappy with their provider (19-03-08) - New research has shown that although broadband is now at its fastest and cheapest, 50 per cent of users are still not happy with the customer service that they receive.

ISPA Award Winners Named (18-03-08) - The 2008 ISPA awards took place at the weekend, with Plusnet emerging victorious in the race for the best consumer ISP gong.

BT in call for Broadband Advertising Regulation (14-03-08) - BT, the UK’s largest broadband provider, has called for the industry to be transparent in its broadband speed advertising.

We Tested, You Reacted (12-03-08) - Monday’s publishing of the BroadbandChoices.co.uk monthly speed test league table prompted a deluge of responses from broadband users up and down the country.

Virgin Media regains the top spot (10-03-08) - Cable provider Virgin Media has taken back the top spot on the BroadbandChoices.co.uk monthly speed test league table, after falling to second place in January.