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AOL UK to remove AOL Hometown service
AOL UK has announced that it will be removing its Hometown Webspace FTP service.
At the end of October, the internet service provider (ISP) will no longer allow customers to have personal FTP accessible space online to create their own small websites.
The company stated that the rising use of other web hosting services on the internet meant that many of its customers were already looking elsewhere.
Monday, 6th October 2008 - full story - comments (0)
ISPs advised to be clearer over broadband restrictions
Recent research has concluded that internet service providers (ISPs) in the UK could be facing a tough time in the future and advised them to clarify tariffs and broadband allowances.
Conducted by ZyXEL and leading analysts Quocirca, the study reported that small ISPs are being edged out of the market.
It stated that the boom of ISPs is on the wane but offered a glimmer of hope, saying that the increasingly advanced technology in the industry meant that it was once again attracting financial interest, reports ISP Review.
Friday, 26th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Credit crunch 'leads to increased broadband switching'
Recent reports have shown that increasing numbers of consumers are switching their broadband providers to save money during the credit crunch.
According to a survey by AOL Broadband, 59 per cent of consumers in the UK have switched their suppliers for a service such as mobile phones and broadband, reports SourceWire.com.
Long-term contracts seem to be one of the main casualties as subscribers look for cheaper short-term options.
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Virgin Media and O2 lead in real world performance
A recent test of real world broadband speed has found that Virgin Media and O2 (Be Broadband) are streets ahead of the nearest competitors.
Tuesday, 2nd September 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)
AOL aims to give consumers "personal experience"
AOL chairman and CEO Randy Falco has stated that once they have completed the integration of social network website Bebo, AOL and other products will provide an "unmatched offering for consumers".
Tuesday, 20th May 2008 - full story - comments (0)
AOL 'committed to succeeding as a global web firm'
AOL customers are set to see a "fundamental transformation" of the company, including the announcement that David Harmon has been named the new executive vice president of the broadband provider.
Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 - full story - comments (1)
AOL releases new IM service for deaf people
Broadband provider AOL has announced a new instant messaging (IM) service for the deaf and hard of hearing is being tested in America.
Wednesday, 16th January 2008 - full story - comments (0)
AOL offers free PS3 with broadband
AOL UK has launched an offer through which subscribers to its wireless broadband service can get a PlayStation 3 for free.
Tuesday, 27th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)
AOL bucks the laptop trend
Clients of AOL's broadband services may be entitled to a free laptop from the firm, it has been announced.
Friday, 20th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)
AOL offers safe search engine
Broadband firm AOL has been named as having the safest search engine in an investigation conducted by security company McAfee.
Friday, 8th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)
'AOL to charge consumers outside select areas'
Broadband provider AOL has made the decision to ask its customers for a £10 per month surcharge if they do not live in a selected area.
Friday, 25th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)
AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo team up to tackle YouTube
AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo are to join forces in the internet video market in a bid to rival YouTube.
Friday, 23rd March 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Customers vote BT best broadband provider
Customers have voted BT the best broadband provider, in a poll by the BBC's Watchdog.
Thursday, 22nd March 2007 - full story - comments (0)
AIM users soon to be able to see friends' locations
AIM instant messaging users will soon be able to take advantage of a new plug-in that will be better able to ascertain their geographical position.
Tuesday, 20th March 2007 - full story - comments (0)