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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)
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)
UK performs poorly in broadband rankings
A recent study into the broadband speeds in a variety of countries has found that the UK does not place in the top ten.
Carried out by Cisco Systems, the research revealed that Japan had the best broadband speeds and download performance with an average of over 16 Mbps, reports ISP Review.com.
Baltic and eastern European nations ranked well in the study, with Latvia, Lithuania and Bulgaria all placing highly.
Friday, 12th September 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)
Tips for switching offered
Those considering making the switch to a different broadband suppliers could be interested in advice offered by Thisismoney.co.uk that may help ease the transition between companies.
Thursday, 15th May 2008 - full story - comments (0)
Broadband switching difficulties 'more than halve'
Complaints to telecoms watchdog Ofcom about difficulties switching broadband providers have more than halved this year, according to reports.
Tuesday, 30th October 2007 - full story - comments (0)
T-Mobile edges into ISP market
One of the UK's largest mobile phone operators has launched a new mobile broadband tariff in an effort to increase the popularity of the technology.
Monday, 15th October 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)
BT bails out beleaguered Biscit broadband customers
BT Wholesale has announced that it is set to come to the rescue of customers of internet service provider Biscit.
Wednesday, 21st March 2007 - full story - comments (0)