Tag: broadband
The temple of broadband: fast internet is the most loved innovation of our times
Broadband has firmly established its place in our hearts, with fast internet, online shopping and Google now shining as our most appreciated innovations of the last decade. But while the internet gives, it also causes aggravation: Facebook, pop-up ads…
Good broadband connection is so important it drives up house prices, survey finds
A good internet connection is becoming so important to us that we are becoming willing to pay more for a house with a great connection, according to a study. 69% of respondents said they would be put off from…
Virgin Media 100 Mbps broadband extends to 150,000 more homes
Superfast 100 Mbps broadband has hit 150,000 new homes thanks to Virgin Media. Residents of Hatfield, Cheshunt, Treforest, Pentwyn and Southport will now have access to the fibre optic network. "From establishing the UK's first ever broadband service to the…
Railway Hill in Canterbury named Britain's slowest street for broadband
Think your broadband internet connection is slow? Think again. Spare a thought this afternoon for the residents of Railway Hill in Cantebury, Kent. They've just been given the dubious honour of having been named Britain's slowest street for broadband, averaging…
100Mbps broadband service now available from Virgin
Virgin have begun rolling out their super-fast 100Mbps broadband service to select areas of the UK. The first areas connected to the network will be Hackmondike, Farnborough, Colchester and Barry in South Wales, with the network set to expand over…
UK broadband users increasingly dissatisfied with ISPs say Ofcom
UK web surfers are becoming increasingly riled with the poor service their ISPs are offering, according to new research by Ofcom. Though many broadband subscribers are happy with the package they recieve, Ofcom have noted a 5% increase in the…
UK To Have The Best Broadband Network In Europe By 2015
Earlier today the culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announced the government will spend £830 million in a drive to give the UK the best broadband network in Europe by 2015. Hunt outlined the ambition to push forward the governments plans…
Virgin Media to offer public Wi-Fi hotspots?
Virgin Media may be about to jump onto the public Wi-Fi hotspot bandwagon, with reports coming in that they are looking to take on the likes of BT's Openzone and The Cloud with their own service. A Virgin spokeswoman said:…
Want fibre broadband in your area? Then get voting!
Hoping to see your broadband exchange get upgraded to a fibre-optic service? Well you may be able to fast-track the process thanks to Eclipse Internet. They've been given the opportunity by BT to nominate 5 exchanges to get a super-fast…
Surf's up in Cornwall as BT announce fibre-optic broadband plans
The county of Cornwall are set to get a broadband infrastructure boost, as BT outline plans to roll out their fibre-optic network to the area. 90% of Cornish homes will be able to get high-speed connections by the end…
