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Nine out of ten people 'do not understand broadband limits'

A recent study has revealed that nine out of ten people are still confused about the usage limits on their broadband packages.
Conducted by uSwitch, the study found that nearly one million have reached or exceeded the limits imposed by their internet service provider (ISP).
A total of 6.2 million users wrongly believed that they had an unlimited broadband service with no cap on their usage.
Friday, 24th October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

CEPS to publish study on broadband

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is preparing to publish a study about the "net neutrality" approach to broadband internet access.
Essentially, "network neutrality" involves unrestricted access to specific online content and services and enables equal access for everyone.
CEPS's report is expected to advocate a different approach to broadband on the basis that net neutrality will not encourage internet service providers (ISP) to invest in their systems.
Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Sky expands

Sky has announced a number of additions to its broadband service in the past week.
The internet service provider (ISP) has stated that it is planning to enhance its ASDL platform with DSL Expresse.
This is a software based management system that should improve broadband performance.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

High-speed TV, gaming and broadband 'could soon be a reality'

An expert in the sector has stated that packages offering high-definition television along with high-speed gaming and broadband could soon be "a reality".
Friday, 17th October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Music pirates 'will be deterred by ISP warnings'

A recent survey has revealed that the majority of consumers will be put off illegally downloading audio files if they are warned by their internet service provider (ISP).
Monday, 13th October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Sky Broadband rated highly by consumers

Sky Broadband has been named as the best provider of high-speed internet connections in the UK.
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Sky now offering "truly unlimited" service

Sky has announced that it will be removing the Fair Usage Policy from its Max product.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Sky Broadband forced to delay new package

BSkyB has announced that it is being forced to delay the release of Sky Broadband's Picnic service.
Monday, 15th September 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.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BSkyB broadband investment

British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) has announced it gained 260,000 new broadband customers in the final quarter of 2007 and the company appears confident about the future.
Thursday, 7th February 2008 - 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)

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)

Sky Broadband 'targets 3m customer mark'

Multimedia service provider Sky has announced that it is on target to reach the three million customer landmark for its broadband service by 2010.
Monday, 5th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sky breezes to 1m customer milestone

Internet service provider Sky Broadband has passed the one million customer barrier a little over a year after launching.

Less then 14 months after pay-TV company Sky launched its broadband service, the firm is the sixth biggest broadband provider in the UK, only slightly behind Orange.
Tuesday, 30th October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sky previews its Picnic boxes

Digital broadcaster and broadband provider Sky has announced a new range of flexible services which allow customers to pick and choose between broadband, phone and TV offerings.
Wednesday, 3rd October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sky Broadband 'to reach 70% of UK homes'

Digital TV network Sky's broadband service now has the capability to reach over 70 per cent of UK households, according to the technology service provider it is working with.
Wednesday, 5th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

BSkyB increases number of broadband consumers

Broadcaster BSkyB has announced that it added 259,000 new broadband clients in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, exceeding its own targets.
Wednesday, 11th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Report analyses Sky and Virgin Media

An investment bank has published a report looking at the battle between Sky and Virgin Media for television customers.
Wednesday, 30th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sky's broadband customers double

Sky broadband customers more than doubled its customer based last year, with 457,000 people across the country signing up to the service.
Wednesday, 2nd May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sky's 'free' broadband ad judged 'not misleading'

Sky's "free" broadband advertising campaign last year was legitimate despite users having to pay a £40 connection fee, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled today.
Thursday, 5th April 2007 - full story - comments (0)