Broadband News Archive - August 2008

Broadband news achive for August 2008.

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Be Broadband to launch speed tester on website

Be Broadband has announced that the main page of its website will feature a speed tester.
The UK internet service provider's (ISP) move is intended to show the firm's commitment to the voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) that was announced in June by Ofcom.
Rather than display advertising rates, the CoP obliges firms to show customers what speeds they can expect in reality.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT resolves Broadband iPlayer bug

A bug that caused BT HomeHub broadband routers to crash has been fixed by the internet service provider (ISP).
The problem made the routers reset themselves when subscribers to the service attempted to view content using the BBC iPlayer and other live TV streams.
Mac and PC users were both affected by the issue, which is thought to have been related to Adobe's Flash player. PC users were able to solve the problem by upgrading to the latest Flash software, but Mac users faced tougher problems.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Easynet pledges 30-day installation for businesses

Easynet Connect (Sky) has announced that it will speed up its installation of web access for businesses who sign up to its SureStream and EtherStream wholesale broadband services.
In addition, the firm have set up a free SMS alert service, which will keep companies subscribed to them updated with information on capacity and connection statistics.
Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect, commented: "Too many businesses receive poor service from their internet provider and our 30-day installation pledge and free SMS updates will help put an end to this."
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

O2 broadband to be available at The Carphone Warehouse

Internet service provider (ISP) O2 has announced that its fixed broadband service will be available at The Carphone Warehouse in the coming weeks.
Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet plays a big role in consumer research

Consumers thinking of making purchases offline still conduct a great deal of research on the internet before buying products.
Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

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.
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.
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.
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

Eclipse Internet is looking to take the Best Internet Service Provider (ISP) award after being shortlisted for the PC Pro gong.
Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Catch-up TV services 'more than a fad'

The use of catch-up television services is more than a passing fad, according to experts in the industry.
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)

Boost for online shopping as economy sours

Widespread access to broadband and the rising cost of travelling to shops to buy goods has resulted in an increase in the number of people shopping online.
Wednesday, 6th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Be Broadband launches 888 promotion

O2-owned Be Broadband has launched its Be Value package at a cut price for the rest of the year.
Wednesday, 6th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Virgin to focus more on broadband'

A campaign to recruit broadband and cable television customers could end Virgin Media's corporate telecoms market presence, it has been reported.
Tuesday, 5th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Using broadband to make calls 'can save money'

One of the benefits of business broadband is being able to make phone calls over the internet, the British Computer Society (BCS) has stated.
Tuesday, 5th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Olympics 'will increase malware threat'

Spamming, phishing and malware activity rises around the time of large sporting events like the Olympics or the Super Bowl, it has been claimed.
Monday, 4th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Free home broadband for O2 customers

O2 customers who take up the £20-a-month mobile broadband package will also get free home broadband for 12 months.
Monday, 4th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New wireless broadband 'will rely on relays'

Next-generation wireless broadband networks that are more efficient and less expensive could soon be implemented, according to a new study.
Friday, 1st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Monks go wireless after tiring of dial-up

A community of 15 monks on Caldey Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, have had wireless broadband internet installed after tiring of dial-up.
Friday, 1st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)