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2008 Press Coverage
Here’s a selection of the stories we commented on in 2008:
2008 Press Coverage
Virgin Media launch Britain's fastest broadband service
Telegraph.co.uk, 16 December 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips clarifies Virgin Media’s 50Mb availability in the UK; "The initial offering from Virgin Media will only be made available to about 10 per cent of Virgin Media's customers and an even smaller percentage of the UK broadband population"
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Virgin launches 50Mb broadband
Moneywise.co.uk, 15 December 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips also comments on the average speed most 8MB users get and how changing your provider to one closer to your exchange might help speed things up.
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Broadband Debate
Webuser, 08 December 2008
Michael Phillips from Broadbandchoices.co.uk joins the guys at Webuser for a heated debate on all things broadband related.
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Haggle your way to happiness
The Observer, 07 December 2008
Jon Ingram from Broadbandchoices.co.uk gives his suggestions on how to haggle prices with your current broadband provider.
If the heating suddenly packs up, who will get you out of hot water?
The Guardian.co.uk, 07 December 2008
Jon Ingram from Boilerchoices.co.uk comments on boiler insurance and what to look out for.
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Broadband customers may face price increases next year
Michael Phillips commnets on the reality of a price increase for broadband users in 2009.
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on the reality of a price increase for broadband users in 2009.
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Ofcom: A quarter of UK dissatisfied with broadband speed
PCPro.co.uk, 04 December 2008
Michael Phillips from Broadbandchoices.co.uk continues his comments on Ofcom's new code of practice.
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Ofcom looks to make ISPs more open on broadband speeds
ITPro.co.uk, 04 December 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on Ofcom's new code of practice and suggests that more should have been done to protect the consumer.
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Ofcom gets tough on silent calls
ComputerWeekly.com, 24 November 2008
ComputerWeekly mentions BroadbandChoices.co.uk as one of 2 price comparison sites that is Ofcom accredited.
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Beat These Five Broadband Blues!
Fool.co.uk, 17 November 2008
Fool.co.uk also focuses on 5 main broadband issues from the BroadbandChoices.co.uk 'The top 10 things you hate about broadband…and how to fix them' consumer guide.
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TalkTalk launches 'build your own' broadband
PC Advisor.co.uk, 13 November 2008
Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, comments on TalkTalk's new package and how the single core deal is easier on the consumer.
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Five ways to improve your broadband connection
ITPro.co.uk, 05 November 2008
ITPro highlights 5 broadband problems from the BroadbandChoices.co.uk 'The top 10 things you hate about broadband…and how to fix them'
Beware of the mobile text pests
The Times Online, 23 October 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips, of the comparison website BroadbandChoices.co.uk, says: “Free laptops work well if you have limited cash and don't want to pay for the hardware all at once, but there is a catch. They often come with lengthy contracts, usually 18 or 24 months, which means that you could end up paying for your freebie in the long term.”
Virgin Media calls foul on web speed testers
TheRegister.co.uk, 10 October 2008
Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk comments on Virgin Media's claim that most speed testers cannot accurately measure their new 50MB package.
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Broadband speed tests questioned
BBC News.co.uk, 10 October 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on Virgin Media's response to online speed testers accuracy with their 50MB package
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That Figures: Inflation figures gives food for thought
Business.Scotsman.com, 20 September 2008
BroadbandChoices.co.uk's press release on the number of households with broadband in the UK is picked up by Business.Scotsman.
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Sending a teenager off to college? Then see our survival guide for first time students
DailyMail.co.uk, 16 September 2008
Broadbandchoices.co.uk get's a recommendation from the DailyMail.co.uk as the place to compare suitable packages for students
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Poll: Sky 'best bet' for net....
The Sun. 16 September 2008
Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, said: "Sky is the UK's fastest growing broadband provider. They have recently increased their advertising and set their prices and packages at a level that has attracted a large number of new customers."
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Broadband to 'Skip a Generation'
BBC News.co.uk, 3 September 2008
Michael Phillips, product director of Broadbandchoices comments on the price difference of current dial up packages and broadband packages
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Talk, Surf & View In Bargin Packages
Daily Express.co.uk, 24 August 2008
Michael Phillips at Broadbandchoices says bundling has not only made if far simpler for consumers to switch suppliers for a better deal —but competition has resulted in a better service at better prices. “Customers just need to remember to shop around when they come to the end of their contract to make sure they are still getting a good deal,” he adds.
Now's the Ideal Time to Be Better Connected
Guardian.co.uk, 12 August 2008
'It makes a lot of sense if you are a student or in a transient situation, but at the moment the speeds aren't good enough to rival fixed-line services,' says Michael Phillips of Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
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