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Free Wi-Fi for Shoreditch?
Residents of Shoreditch may soon be able to get online without charge if BT carries out its plan to black the area with free Wi-Fi access.
The promotion will be limited to 1,000 La Fonera+ Wi-Fi routers, which are to be delivered to the town this summer, reports Absolute Gadget.
"This is a project to create a Free Wi-Fi area for Shoreditch, so that local businesses and residents can share their Wi-Fi with their neighbours and surf the internet for free, " says Shoreditchwifi.com.
Wednesday, 27th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Orange's free broadband promotion returns
Internet service provider (ISP) Orange has announced that it will be bringing back its free broadband promotion.
Customers who purchase a £30 per month mobile phone contract will be eligible to receive broadband from the firm free of charge, reports ISP Review.
It is thought that Orange's move is intended to stem the flow of customers away from them towards their rivals.
Wednesday, 27th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Vodafone mobile broadband available in south-east
Vodafone's high-speed packet access based mobile broadband service is now available to internet users in Reading.
The company claims that the service can offer download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps with uploads of 1.8 Mbps, reports ISP Review.
However, it is thought that in actuality the speeds will be closer to 2 Mbps for downloads as a result of varying coverage and network capacity.
Tuesday, 26th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Free online gaming service launched by Be Broadband
UK ISP Be Broadband has partnered with Enemy Down to provide subscribers to its service with free gaming.
Tuesday, 26th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Eclipse eyes ISP award
ISP Eclipse is among those nominated for the Best ISP gong at the PC Pro Awards.
Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Catch-up TV services 'more than a fad'
An industry expert has stated that catch-up TV services will prove to be more than a passing fad.
Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Mobile broadband 'easy for customers'
Consumers are attracted by simple broadband access on the go, claims a new survey.
Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Businesses advised to think about security
Firms have been advised by a leading online security firm to ensure that the safeguards on their websites are up to date.
Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Downloaders 'need education'
In order for legal downloading sites to succeed, it is necessary for consumers to be properly educated about purchasing music online.
Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Credit cards 'safer for online purchases'
Consumers who are considering making online purchases have been advised to pay by credit card as they may be able to claim compensation if they are scammed.
Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
More women "enjoying internet gambling"
Increasing numbers of women are using their broadband connections to gamble, it has been revealed.
Wednesday, 20th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Spam levels 'driven by zombie computers'
So-called zombie computers are driving the increased levels of spam being directed at home broadband users and businesses, according to a new study.
Tuesday, 19th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
'Do not ban overseas mobile downloads'
Mobile operators should think carefully before implementing a ban on international mobile broadband downloads following an EU threat to impose legal measures, says AdaptiveMobile.
Tuesday, 19th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Online videos 'could overtake traditional TV'
PCs are fast becoming the second broadcasting screen in the home after the television thanks to broadband, it has been claimed.
Monday, 18th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Copper could deliver 50 mbps in 'ideal conditions'
Ofcom has said that nearly every home in the UK could one day have 50 mbps broadband using copper wire.
Monday, 18th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband market 'ahead of forecasts'
The UK broadband market is holding up well as it prepares for a slowdown in growth, according to market analyst Point Topic.
Friday, 15th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Orange offers 'free' laptops
Orange is offering 'free' laptop computers to mobile broadband customers from tomorrow (Saturday August 16th).
Friday, 15th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Searching for broadband brings "significant rewards"
There are "significant rewards" to be gained by searching around for the broadband package that most suits an individual's particular needs, it has been claimed.
Thursday, 14th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Ofcom notes falling broadband prices
Consumers are spending more time every day using broadband and other communication services but are paying less for them, according to Ofcom.
Thursday, 14th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Bundled broadband is best, says report
Bundled broadband packages offer customers a much better deal than standalone broadband, according to new research.
Wednesday, 13th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Online catch-up 'not killing off traditional TV'
Online television catch-up services have not dented traditional TV viewing figures, a new report has revealed.
Wednesday, 13th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Savvy shoppers surf web to save money
Online shopping sales increased to a historic high of £26.5 billion in the first six months of 2008 and they are expected to soar to £163 billion a year by 2020, new figures show.
Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
3G spectrum auction delayed
An ongoing legal challenge by T-Mobile and O2 has led to further delays in the expansion of the 3G spectrum, says Ofcom.
Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Vodafone Liberty plan relaunched
Vodafone Malta has announced that the Vodafone Liberty Plan has been split into three schemes.
Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Survey highlights email anxiety
On average, a quarter of home broadband users check their email accounts as soon as they wake up in the morning, according to a new study.
Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
3 to double mobile broadband speeds
Mobile network operator 3 has told Techradar it is hoping to double mobile broadband speeds to 7.2 mbps over the summer.
Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband fund for Northern Ireland businesses
Rural areas across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a £1.9 million broadband fund, it has emerged.
Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Study: Trojans account for 76% of malware
Trojans accounted for three-quarters (76 per cent) of all malware in July, according to a new computer security report.
Friday, 8th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Virgin Media confirms 200 mbps broadband
Virgin Media has confirmed it will offer broadband speeds of up to 200 mbps by 2012.
Friday, 8th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband intro offers 'seductive'
Consumers are being "seduced" by the various introductory deals on offer when choosing their home broadband package, it is claimed.
Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Report predicts sharp rise in mobile broadband
The number of mobile broadband subscribers around the world will top 5.2 billion by 2011, a new report has claimed.
Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)