Broadband News Archive - December 2007
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Broadband news achive for December 2007.
End of Netscape announced
Broadband users will not be able to use the Netscape Navigator after February 1st 2008, when owner AOL will cease supporting it.
The browser is now used by 0.6 per cent of web users, whereas at its peak Netscape had a 90 per cent market share.
Writing in his blog, lead developer Tom Drapeau advised Netscape users: "The Netscape team fully stands behind the fine work being done by the Mozilla Foundation. We recommend that you download Mozilla Firefox and give it a try. We know you'll enjoy it".
Monday, 31st December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Ofcom investigates hidden broadband charges
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom is to investigate charges laid out be mobile phone and broadband companies after an increase in customer complaints over 'hidden' costs, the Times reports.
A consultation document will be released early next year by Ofcom, after various unexpected costs have been looked into.
Chief executive of Ofcom Ed Richards said: "Consumers of communications services see headline prices fall. But they must not be misled. As they make their choice of provider, they need confidence that any additional charges are fair, transparent and justified."
Friday, 28th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Improved broadband speed 'will bring new technology'
Increasing broadband speeds and improving connectivity will enable new technological advances, according to the UK's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA).
A spokesperson for the ISPA commented on the importance of broadband and the ways that faster connections will promote more exciting developments.
"There are developments going on all the time to improve connectivity, and that has a consequence of driving technological innovation on the content and applications side," he explained, adding that remote working could play a part in the future of broadband use.
Friday, 28th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Fox films for rent on broadband
Broadband users will soon be able to rent Fox films for a limited time by downloading them through Apple's iTunes service, according to reports this week.
Friday, 28th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Small businesses 'need to get online payment advice'
Small businesses that use broadband need to seek advice before accepting payments online, recommends Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe Online.
Thursday, 27th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
BBC iPlayer launched
Christmas Day saw the official launch of the BBC's much anticipated online iPlayer, with television adverts pushing the playback service to viewers.
Thursday, 27th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband users get early sales
Several retailers brought forward their traditional Boxing Day sales by offering discounts online on Christmas Day.
Thursday, 27th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
The UK's most Googled words revealed
The internet search site Google has released a list of the most searched for terms in the UK, broken down by city.
Wednesday, 19th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Virgin broadband problems reported
Virgin media customers had their broadband disconnected on Monday after problems during routine maintenance.
Wednesday, 19th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Concerns raised over broadband speeds
Broadband companies advertising speeds "up to" a certain speed are often offering a much slower service, according to the Ofcom Consumer Panel.
Wednesday, 19th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
A decade of blogging
The phrase 'weblog' is now ten years old, a new report by the BBC has revealed.
Tuesday, 18th December 2007 - full story - comments (1)
Pay TV offers 'significant benefits'
Pay TV, including broadband service IPTV, offers "significant benefits" for consumers, according to a report by independent regulator Ofcom.
Tuesday, 18th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Newer online advertising 'poses risks'
Broadband users have been alerted to the dangers of newer styles of online advertising on websites, while website managers have been advised to stick to more traditional methods such as banner advertising.
Monday, 17th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Talk Talk on Times Scrooge list
The Carphone Warehouse's free broadband package Talk Talk has been voted onto the Scrooge of the Year list by readers of the Times.
Monday, 17th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
'No such thing as safe web zone'
Broadband users have been warned that there is no longer such a thing as a "safe" website.
Friday, 14th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Report: Broadband uptake growing strongly in Ireland
The take-up of broadband services is seeing significant growth in Ireland, a new report has suggested.
Friday, 14th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Orange strikes video deal with MGM
Broadband provider Orange has signed a deal that will see classic and contemporary MGM films delivered to customers using its video-on-demand service.
Thursday, 13th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Leftover spectrum 'suitable for ultra-fast broadband'
The spectrum that is to be leftover when all television is transmitted digitally will be suitable for "ultra-fast" broadband, it has been revealed.
Thursday, 13th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
UK broadband trends revealed
A new report has revealed that broadband uptake is on the rise in the UK.
Wednesday, 12th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Tiscali launches car channel
Broadband firm Tiscali has announced the addition of a new service to its car-dedicated website channel.
Wednesday, 12th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Nokia signs wireless broadband deal
Nokia customers will soon be able to make use of one of 7,500 wireless broadband hotspots across the UK following the signing of a new deal.
Tuesday, 11th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Demand "still strong" for unbundled lines
The number of local loop unbundled (LLU) lines in the UK has reached almost 3.6 million, according to new figures.
Tuesday, 11th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Virgin Media updates traffic policy
Virgin Media has made changes to its traffic management policy that will take effect by early 2008.
Tuesday, 11th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
More consumers switching broadband
A new report has revealed that the number of Britons switching their broadband provider rose by five per cent in 2006 compared with the previous year.
Monday, 10th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband reliability 'preferred over speed'
Connection reliability is the most important consideration for small firms looking to pick a new internet service provider (ISP), new research has revealed.
Monday, 10th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Be Broadband launches surveillance offering
Be Broadband has launched a new surveillance service that operates through a wireless camera for its home and business customers.
Friday, 7th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Brits urged to shore up Wi-Fi connections
Consumers should do more to ensure that their wireless broadband connections are secure, according to one expert.
Friday, 7th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Tiscali tops customer satisfaction poll
Internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali has come first in a survey to determine which broadband company offers the best service.
Thursday, 6th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband customers to benefit from BT deal
Customers of a number of broadband providers across the UK look set to benefit from potentially faster and more reliable connection speeds following a recent deal.
Thursday, 6th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband 'will be primary use of landlines'
Britons will increasingly use their landlines just for broadband services in the future, an expert has said.
Wednesday, 5th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Zen voted best ISP
Zen Internet has been voted the best internet service provider (ISP) in the UK in a recent poll.
Wednesday, 5th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Over half of Brits have broadband
Almost six in ten British households now access the internet via a broadband connection, according to new statistics.
Tuesday, 4th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Older people 'using internet more'
UK retirees are increasingly making use of the internet for a variety of activities, an expert has said.
Tuesday, 4th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Experts mull super-fast broadband
The advantages and disadvantages of a super-fast broadband network in the UK have been put forward by a number of industry experts.
Monday, 3rd December 2007 - full story - comments (0)
Ofcom announces fourth spectrum auction
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to hold a fourth auction of radio spectrum licences next year.
Monday, 3rd December 2007 - full story - comments (0)