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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).
Conducted by Entertainment Media Research (EMR), the poll took into account their views of 1,500 internet users, reports ISP Review.
Of these, 72 per cent said that they would cease any illegal downloading of music files if they were told to do so by their ISP.
Monday, 13th October 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Hull's broadband users 'going mobile'

Broadband users in Hull are going mobile in order to cut costs, it has been claimed.
The suggestion was made by The Carphone Warehouse, which stated that people were unhappy about the prices charged by local network provider Kingston Communications.
Michael Readings, manager of The Carphone Warehouse's Hull shop, said some local residents had complained about a lack of choice because they are unable to take advantage of the broadband deals offered by Virgin Media and TalkTalk.
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk forced to withdraw ad

Broadband supplier TalkTalk has been forced to withdraw a television advert after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled it was misleading.
The ad featured an offer which entitled customers who signed up for TalkTalk's landline service to free broadband.
However, the free broadband package was not available everywhere in the UK because of technical restrictions.
Monday, 29th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

UK 'better informed than ever due to broadband'

A new study has revealed that the UK is even more up-to-date on current affairs due the increased use of the internet.
Thursday, 18th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone warns of muted broadband take-up

Carphone Warehouse has warned that revenues from its Talk Talk broadband services are likely to be muted this year.
Thursday, 31st July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk plans to increase customer base

It has been revealed that Carphone Warehouse, which provides broadband service TalkTalk, plans to build on its position as Britain's third most popular residential broadband operator.
Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story - comments (0)

ISPs refuse to 'police' broadband

Although internet service providers (ISPs) have been urged to help reduce piracy on the web, discussions between broadband companies and film and television industries have collapsed, reports the Independent.
Friday, 30th May 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk sponsors jazz and comedy festivals

Broadband provider TalkTalk has announced it will be sponsoring the jazz and comedy festivals in Ealing this year.
Monday, 19th May 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk: ISPs are not policemen

Broadband company TalkTalk, part of the Carphone Warehouse, has spoken out against calls from the music industry to tackle piracy.
Friday, 4th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Reported rise in young social network profiles

As more families enjoy broadband at home, it has been revealed that over 25 per cent of those aged eight to 11 years old have a social networking profile, reports the BBC.
Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Sir Tim: I'd change ISP if Phorm introduced

The man credited with the creation of the internet Sir Tim Berners-Lee has spoken to the BBC about the web-tracking abilities of Phorm.
Monday, 17th March 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk to offer Phorm 'opt in'

TalkTalk has announced it will be allowing customers to 'opt in' to Phorm: an advertising system which tracks internet usage.
Wednesday, 12th March 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband advertising could be investigated

Broadband users could find that their browsing history is passed on to advertising company Phorm, which will result in targeted marketing deemed more "relevant, rewarding and valuable".
Friday, 29th February 2008 - full story - comments (0)

ISP new advertising platform

TalkTalk, Virgin Media and BT have all signed up to an advertising service which will mean broadband users are offered more targeted marketing, according to Reuters.
Monday, 18th February 2008 - full story - comments (1)

More 'free' laptops at Carphone Warehouse

In a deal between operator 3 Mobile Broadband and the Carphone Warehouse, broadband consumers subscribing to a £35 per month contract will receive a free Dell laptop.
Thursday, 10th January 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Importance of broadband in education revealed

New research by broadband provider Talk Talk has shown that 70 per cent of parents believe that their children get a better education because of the internet.
Wednesday, 9th January 2008 - 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)

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)

Carphone Warehouse tops 2.5m customer mark

Broadband service provider Carphone Warehouse continued to benefit from the internet boom as it added an extra 215,000 customers in the six months to September.

The company's financial report shows that Carphone Warehouse, which runs both the TalkTalk and AOL UK brands, now has over 2.5 million broadband customers across the UK, making it the third biggest behind BT and Virgin Media.
Friday, 9th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sales slow for Carphone Warehouse

The UK's third biggest broadband provider has announced that it has broken through the 2.5 million customer barrier in its second-quarter financial results.
Wednesday, 10th October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone Warehouse 'sales slump'

Broadband service provider Carphone Warehouse may be forced to admit it has been the victim of intense competition if sales figures show a slump in fortunes, according to reports.
Tuesday, 9th October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk preparing for customers to WalkWalk

Broadband provider Carphone Warehouse is preparing itself for a major loss of custom over the coming months as hundreds of thousands of free broadband contracts expire.
Friday, 28th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Customers 'happy' with TalkTalk ISP

The Carphone Warehouse has earned praise for improving the customer service provided with its TalkTalk and AOL broadband services, according to new research.
Thursday, 16th August 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk launches community awards scheme

Broadband provider TalkTalk has announced the launch of a new awards scheme for charities and non-profit organisations.
Thursday, 5th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk slashes broadband package price

Carphone Warehouse-owned business TalkTalk has announced a reduction in price for one of its phone and internet packages.
Monday, 2nd July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk rejects rumours

Broadband provider TalkTalk rebutted claims that it is poaching customers from other firms.
Wednesday, 20th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk to begin advertising again

Carphone Warehouse has announced that it is preparing to advertise its TalkTalk broadband service again in the second half of this year.
Thursday, 7th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone Warehouse posts surprising results

Carphone Warehouse has posted higher than expected profits despite losses being made from its earlier TalkTalk broadband launch.
Wednesday, 6th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone Warehouse to invest in its broadband service

The Carphone Warehouse is set to invest heavily in its broadband service this financial year.
Tuesday, 5th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone Warehouse 'to post raised demand'

Carphone Warehouse is expected to announce heightened demand for its broadband services later this week, it has been speculated.
Monday, 4th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk among most spam-ridden ISPs

Customers of the Carphone Warehouse's TalkTalk brand may want to think about switching internet service providers (ISPs) as the brand has been named as one of the most spam-targeted in the UK.
Friday, 18th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk customers spark price war

Customers are leaving broadband supplier TalkTalk in their droves prompting a price war, it has been claimed.
Monday, 14th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone confident of broadband sales

Carphone Warehouse predicts that sales of its broadband connections will grow by 45 per cent in the next year.
Tuesday, 24th April 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Carphone's TalkTalk trouble prompts share dive

Shares in the Carphone Warehouse took a dive this morning as the company suffered the loss of investor confidence following the news it would have to absorb up to £15 million in extra costs due to problems with its TalkTalk deal.
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 - full story - comments (0)