Tag: broadband
BBC's on-demand video service raises concerns over increased broadband costs
The BBC's video on-demand proposal has been given the go ahead today, but whilst it marks another exciting step in the corporation's rollout of value-added Internet services, concerns have been raised that the consumer will end up paying more for…
UK broadband users are paying over the odds for services, uSwitch calculate
The price comparison service uSwitch.com has calculated that, collectively, British broadband users pay £57.6m too much every month for our broadband connections. That's based upon uSwitch's calculation that the average 1Mbps+ connection costs £15 per month, yet 74% of broadband…
Aztech intro WL830RT4 wireless broadband router that covers multiple floors
Aztech have released their WL830RT4 Wireless G Broadband Router that claims to be an all-in-one solution for users who live or work in large homes or offices spanning wide areas and on multiple levels. It has an eXtended Range…
Be Unlimited to change 24Mbps advertising claim after advertising standards complaint
Be Broadband are the latest broadband service provider to be rapped by the Advertising Standards Agency for potentially misleading advertising. The problem is that the speed of ADSL2 which theoretically provides up to 24Mbps falls off very quickly anywhere from…
UK facing a 'broadband divide' between urban and rural
According to the Scotsman, Scotland faces a new 'broadband divide' caused by a lack of competition between broadband providers in more rural areas. A new report entitled "Next Generation Broadband in Scotland" analysed the state of Scottish broadband provision, and…
Hampshire villages get broadband… at last
After years of campaigning, four villages north of Andover in the fine county of Hampshire have finally been connected up to a broadband service. Apparently they were the last places in Hampshire not to have a broadband service. BT and…
ntl:Telewest trial broadband traffic shaping in Swansea
According to CableForum.co.uk, ntl:Telewest is testing traffic shaping on its broadband service with customers in Swansea and Preston. It's experimenting with a system that will limit its 10Mbps service customers to a maximum of 5Mbps between 4pm and midnight if…
UK broadband now generally cheaper than dial-up
I can't remember when I was last on a dial-up Internet connection, but I know there are still people who haven't upgraded to broadband. For some of those, it might be because you do need a certain standard of PC…
Vodafone UK launches "At Home" broadband service for its mobile users
Vodafone today entered the crowded UK broadband scene with the introduction of their At Home broadband service. It costs £25 per month for 8Mbps speed unlimited access, plus inclusive anytime landline calls and a 25% discount on calls to mobiles,…
Sky broadband teams up with Google
The two media giants Sky and Google have teamed up to provide various Google services on Sky's recently launched UK broadband service. Part of the deal will allow users to edit, upload and share their own video content, with the…
