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Tiscali sues BT for defamation

Tiscali has confirmed it is suing BT for defamation and malicious falsehood following a marketing campaign that encouraged Tiscali customers to defect.
BT recently sent out thousands of letters to Tiscali broadband users, suggesting that their internet provision may be in doubt.
Each letter invited customers to switch to an alternative provider and had the headline 'Tiscali chief plots sell-off'.
Thursday, 24th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali and BT in broadband row

A war of words has broken out between Tiscali and BT over the former's provision of home broadband services.
BT had told Tiscali customers that their broadband provision may be in doubt. Tiscali has responded by threatening to take legal action against BT.
A letter, with the headline 'Tiscali chief plots sell-off', was sent to customers of Tiscali and Pipex. It continues by inviting customers to switch to an alternative provider.
Friday, 18th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Launch of On Demand Entertainment Awards

Some of the best entertainment available on broadband will be celebrated in the new On Demand Entertainment Awards from Tiscali.
The internet service provider is launching the awards to celebrate the people and organisations behind on-demand programming that is available over the internet, as well as on mobile technologies and television.
According to the firm, the awards are set to take place in London, when the results of industry and public votes will be announced in a special ceremony.
Friday, 7th 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)

A "crucial" year for Tiscali

Despite concerns that the company will eventually be bought out, Tiscali's chief executive Tommaso Pompei told the Financial Times that he would continue to focus on results and said that the broadband provider is not for sale.
Monday, 28th January 2008 - 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)

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)

Real Estate TV launched

Telecoms company Tiscali has launched the Real Estate TV service on its online property channel, it has been revealed.
Monday, 26th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali breaks 2m customer mark

Broadband provider Tiscali has announced that it is has passed the two million customer mark during the last three months.

In its quarterly financial results, the Italian-based firm said that it has added 638,000 broadband customers since the start of 2007, but had recorded just 36,000 Tiscali TV customers.

The majority of the increase in customer base has been put down to the acquision of rival broadband provider Pipex earlier this year, which Tiscali paid £210 million for. The company has over 4.2 million customers across Europe.

A statement from Tiscali said: "The acquisition of Pipex has further strengthened the competitive position of Tiscali in the UK as one of the main integrated telephone operators, with approximately two million broadband customers and capable of offering to its customers internet access, voice and multimedia services"

Tiscali launched its on-demand internet-based television service, Tiscali TV, in September.

Wednesday, 14th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Pipex 'to sell off rest of company'

Broadband service provider Pipex has appointed an investment bank to sell off its remaining assets following the buy-out by fellow ISP Tiscali.
Thursday, 27th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali tops 1.5m UK customers

Internet service provider Tiscali has cemented its position as the fourth most popular broadband provider in the UK after adding an extra 70,000 customers in the second quarter of 2007.
Friday, 14th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali deal with Setanta secured

Broadband provider Tiscali has finally signed a deal with Irish broadcaster Setanta to offer three sports channels on its newly launched Tiscali TV service.
Tuesday, 11th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali in new customer drive

Tiscali has launched a new marketing offensive in an attempt to be the first ISP in the UK to reach five million customers.
Monday, 3rd September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali to stream global TV

Tiscali has secured a unique deal with on-demand broadcaster Jump TV to stream global television shows to its customers.
Wednesday, 29th August 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali scores with Setanta link-up

Tiscali has secured a major coup by signing a deal to add Premier League football to its service.
Monday, 13th August 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali set to double customer numbers

Telecommunications and broadband provider Tiscali could double its customer numbers following the purchase of some of Pipex's divisions.
Thursday, 26th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali boss: Firm growing ahead of industry

The chief executive of broadband providing firm Tiscali has said that the company is growing faster than the rest of Italy's telecommunications market but is ready to consider new acquisitions.
Wednesday, 18th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali buys Pipex's broadband services

Broadband provider Tiscali has invested in a number of divisions of the Pipex business at a cost of £210 million.
Monday, 16th July 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali announces price cuts

Broadband provider Tiscali has announced it is reducing the cost of its 1 Mbps product.
Thursday, 21st June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali to offer blockbusters in Universal Pictures partnership

Tiscali UK is set to team up with Universal Pictures to launch a new service which will offer consumer movies on demand through Tiscali TV.
Tuesday, 19th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali to offer Disney channels

Broadband firm Tiscali will soon be able to offer its customers three Disney-branded channels via its internet TV service after signing a new deal.
Friday, 8th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali to sponsor Wireless Festival

Broadband provider Tiscali has teamed up with music promotion firm Live Nation for this year's Wireless Festival.
Thursday, 7th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali teams up with Channel 4

Broadband provider Tiscali has teamed up with Channel 4 to offer footage only previously seen over the internet via terrestrial television.
Monday, 4th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali email service 'returning to normal'

Following the email outage at Tiscali caused by spam attacks, the broadband provider has announced that services have been restored for many customers.
Monday, 4th June 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali users experience email problems

A number of Tiscali broadband customers are currently experiencing problems with outgoing email - a problem that has been occurring for over a week.
Wednesday, 30th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali 'in talks' with Sky

Broadband provider Tiscali may be about to close a deal with Sky TV which would allow the firm to deliver channels recently pulled from Virgin's service.
Monday, 21st May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali voices Pipex interest

Tiscali has joined a number of companies in announcing it has an interest in broadband firm Pipex.
Friday, 18th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali enters SME market

Broadband provider Tiscali looks set to take on rival BT as it enters the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) arena.
Tuesday, 15th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali showcases VoIP service

Broadband provider Tiscali is to showcase a number of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) products at its stand at London's Comms Solutions today.
Thursday, 10th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali launches on-demand movie downloads

Internet service provider Tiscali has become the latest in a long line of British companies to launch its own on-demand TV service this week.
Friday, 4th May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

On-demand TV services take off

Over a million viewers have watched shows over the internet on Channel 4's on-demand broadband television service 4OD.
Tuesday, 1st May 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali gamers cut off during peak times

Some Tiscali customers are being disconnected from the Playstation gaming network during peak periods, according to latest reports.
Monday, 23rd April 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Safety encrypted email Tiscali customers

In response to concerns over internet privacy, Tiscali is now offering its customers a safer emailing experience through the use of new data security technology.
Friday, 13th April 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali offers alternative to wireless

Tiscali is offering customers the chance to create a broadband network in their home for an initial charge of £89.99.
Wednesday, 11th April 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Tiscali rolls out TV broadband service

Over 40,000 Homechoice subscribers have become Tiscali TV customers as the UK-Italian firm launched a new TV and broadband service last week.
Monday, 5th March 2007 - full story - comments (0)