Tag: broadband
Power Ethernet replaces your double-gang plug socket with 4-port Powerline connectivity
Having Wi-Fi woes indoors? Then you may be considering getting a Powerline Ethernet connection kit. But before you dive into your pockets for a set-up from NetGear or Devolo, take a look at this new solution from a company called…
1Gbps broadband hits London with Hyperoptic
London gets its first 1Gbps broadband service today courtesy of Hyperoptic. While limited to the small community based in Prices Court in Wandsworth, it's the first time Brits have had access to such a fast web connection. And it's a…
Three giving 4 million MBs of free data to rural broadband blackspots
City slickers, with your mocha-latte-frappuccinos, Oyster cards and bendy buses; take note! If you're reading this using a broadband connection, whilst happily downloading the latest Mad Men season from iTunes and refining "the definitive" Spotify playlist, spare a thought for…
1 in 10 Britons choose homes based on broadband speed
If you were looking to settle down in a new home, what would be the top details that would factor into your final choice? A large garden? Good nearby schools for the kids? Strong transport links? Well, for 1 in…
100MB Virgin Media broadband now in available to 4 million UK homes
Virgin Media's 100MB broadband service is now available to four million UK residents, with plenty more areas in-line to receive the super-fast broadband upgrade before the year is out. 86 UK areas currently have access to the fibre optic network,…
3 and T-Mobile most complained about mobile network operators
Ofcom have compiled a report revealing the most often complained about mobile, landline and broadband network providers. It makes for grim reading for anyone tied to a 3UK or T-Mobile contract, who top the mobile list by a fair…
5 million 1Gbps fibre optic broadband connections headed to UK homes thanks to Fujitsu
Fujitsu are setting in motion plans to bring fibre-optic broadband to 5 million UK homes, through new partnerships with Virgin Media, TalkTalk and Cisco. The network, set to hit speeds of 1Gbps, will be funded in part by the UK…
Google send 1GB/sec internet down the Yellow Brick road to Kansas City
Think your Virgin Meda or BT fibre optic connection was fast? Think again; Google have officially confirmed Kansas City as the first town to get their 1GB/sec Google Fiber network. "After a careful review, today we're happy to announce…
Wireless broadband slows down connection by 30%, research shows
While having wireless access to your broadband at home allows for a significant amount of freedom to roam about the place, this comes at a price. Running your internet connection through a wireless connection will slow you down by…
The truth about broadband: Still more turtle than hare, study finds
In the ads on TV, broadband comes in like rays of light from the sky. Songs are downloaded in seconds, and videos are streamed without the slightest hiccup. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones whose real life…
