Broadband News

UK broadband is "too expensive" (06-01-09) - More than half of broadband users think that their broadband is too expensive, a new survey has claimed.

Virgin Media takes top spot for speed (05-01-09) - Virgin Media has topped a list of major broadband providers as the fastest ISP for December, according to new results.

Net-illiterate users feel ignored (02-01-09) - One in five Brits who cannot use the internet feel that they are “ignored” by society, according to research by the Post Office.

Facebook more popular than the Queen (31-12-08) - More of Plusnet’s broadband users logged onto their Facebook accounts on Christmas day than watched the Queen’s speech, the ISP has revealed.

Clampdown on hidden costs (30-12-08) - Broadband customers are to get additional protection from hidden charges, the telecoms watchdog has said.

Free Asus Eee with T-Mobile (29-12-08) - Mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has launched a new “free laptop” offer, giving customers the latest Asus Eee laptop.

Three Months Free Sky broadband (26-12-08) - Sky customers can now enjoy three months free broadband, line rental and evening and weekend calls when they take Sky TV.

Fibre broadband for four million Brits (24-12-08) - More than four million British homes and businesses could be connected to a next generation fibre broadband line within five years, a new report has said.

Download your favourite shows this Christmas (23-12-08) - More than 70 per cent of people still haven’t made use of the mostly free online TV services, according to new research.

O2 20Mb broadband for less than £10 (22-12-08) - O2 has refreshed its broadband packages with speeds of up to 20Mb from less than £10 a month.

Broadband customers hit by hidden charges (19-12-08) - More than a quarter of broadband users are being ripped off by hidden charges tucked away in the small print, a new report has revealed.

Vodafone launches pay as you go mobile broadband (18-12-08) - Vodafone has launched a new pay as you go mobile broadband service.

Rural areas see broadband boost (17-12-08) - Countryside areas have seen a boost in broadband speeds according to new research.

45Mb broadband from Be (16-12-08) - Trails to double Be Broadband speeds have produced real-world downloads of up to 45Mb, the ISP has revealed.

Virgin Media launches UK’s fastest broadband (15-12-08) - Cable broadband provider Virgin Media has launched its long-awaited 50Mb broadband service today.

The BBC, ITV and BT plan next generation Freeview service (12-12-08) - The BBC, ITV and BT have joined forces to work towards offering a new broadband television service.

UK broadband reaches 16.6 million lines (11-12-08) - The number of UK broadband connections grew by over 400,000 during the last quarter to top 16.6 million, Ofcom has said.

Consumers sticking to fixed-line broadband (10-12-08) - Broadband users will not replace their fixed-line connection with mobile broadband, according to industry analysts Ovum.

Free Christmas broadband from Be (09-12-08) - New customers signing up to Be will get free broadband until the end of the year, the ISP has announced.

Mobile users slow to embrace the internet on their phones (08-12-08) - Although almost three quarters of mobile users can access the internet on their phones, only 24 per cent actually use it, according to new research.

New rules on broadband speeds (05-12-08) - Consumers will be better informed about the speed of their broadband connection under new rules which came into force today.

Cheap mobile internet from Virgin Media (04-12-08) - Virgin Media has announced a new daily rate for customers going online with their mobile phones.

Wifi usage doubles for BT (03-12-08) - Wireless hotspot usage and access to its Fon network has doubled over the past year according to BT.

Orange tops mobile broadband poll (02-12-08) - Mobile phone and broadband provider Orange has been voted the best overall mobile broadband provider in a new poll.

O2 slashes Pay & Go modem prices (01-12-08) - O2 has cut the price of its mobile broadband USB modem stick to just £29.99 for its Pay & Go customers - making it the cheapest pay as you go modem on the market.