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T-Mobile seals deal with BT

T-Mobile has signed a five-year deal with BT Wholesale, which will enable the internet service provider (ISP) to offer faster mobile broadband speeds.
The ISP will improve its backhaul capacity by linking base stations with faster land-line connections.
It is thought that this deal, which BT Wholesale has also secured with Three, could be worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
Monday, 6th 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)

Mobile broadband 'more popular than Wi-Fi'

Mobile broadband is becoming a more popular option than Wi-Fi hotspots which are location specific, it has been claimed.
Through mobile broadband, users have access to the internet anywhere in the country, rather than having to rely on finding a place with Wi-Fi access, reports Point Topic.
The company reports that 47 per cent of people who use the internet away from home use mobile broadband.
Thursday, 25th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

MPs recognise importance of broadband

Prominent figures in both the Labour and the Conservative partiy's have unveiled plans to improve the level of broadband access in the country.
Wednesday, 24th September 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.
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

T-Mobile unveils daily mobile broadband rate

T-Mobile has launched a range of short-term mobile broadband packages, which it claims will help to simplify the process of buying the service.
Monday, 22nd September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wi-Fi 'allows for better office layout'

The increased use of Wi-Fi in the work environment is making it easier for firms to plan the layout of their offices.
Thursday, 18th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT's iPlate 'should boost broadband speeds'

BT has released a device that it claims will provide broadband speeds with a significant boost.
Friday, 12th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Mobile broadband firms drop "free" from advertising

Three major providers of mobile broadband have decided not to use the word "free" in their advertising for mobile broadband and laptop packages.
Thursday, 11th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Nintendo releases Wi-Fi router for Wii

Nintendo has announced that it has released a new Wi-Fi router for its highly successful console the Wii.
Wednesday, 10th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Growth of internet traffic slows

Recent figure show that the growth of internet traffic between mid 2007 and the same period this year has slowed to 53 per cent.
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Dell teams up with Vodafone

Vodafone has teamed up with Dell to sell the computer manufacturer's Mini 9 laptop in its stores.
Monday, 8th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Heathrow is T-Mobile's largest indoor Wi-Fi spot

T-Mobile has announced that it has implemented its Wi-Fi technology into Terminal Five at Heathrow Airport to create its largest Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Friday, 5th September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Brits 'unaware that their mail is scanned'

Recent research has found that four in ten people in the UK are unaware that their email may be scanned for use in targeted advertising.
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 - full story - comments (0)

One in six fail to protect their wireless router

Recent research has found that one in six people do not adequately protect their wireless router.
Monday, 1st September 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).
Friday, 29th 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)

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)

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)

'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)

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)

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)

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)

Report forecasts boom in wireless broadband

Wireless broadband services will create "significant opportunities" for revenue growth, according to a new report from Analysys Mason.
Wednesday, 30th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless broadband for Manchester

Mancunians could soon have access to affordable city-wide wireless broadband, it has been reported.
Tuesday, 29th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Vodafone unveils taxi broadband service

UK visitors to Hong Kong are in for a treat now that 100 taxis on the Chinese territory are connected to a high-speed broadband network.
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Free' mobile broadband comes to the UK

Vodafone and Sony Ericsson have announced a joint initiative to make high-speed mobile broadband more affordable to businesses.
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

A hotspot may not be a free spot, say the Guardian

Miriam Brent, writing for the Guardian newspaper, believes that mobile broadband users would be better off subscribing to a dedicated service rather than wireless hotspots.
Monday, 14th July 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless security device wins award

A security device from Yoggie Security Systems has been awarded the Best Wireless Broadband Innovation at the Wireless Broadband Industry Awards 2008.
Friday, 23rd May 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless broadband 'will lead to common information exchange'

Wireless broadband customers could enjoy an easier exchange of information between devices in their home, thanks to developments of technology according to an industry website.
Wednesday, 21st May 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless for seaside town

The increasing demand for wireless broadband has been highlighted by the news that Scarborough wi-fi users will be able to go online in the harbour area.
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

An end to Wi-Fi hotspots?

Wi-Fi hotspots will soon be relegated to the history of broadband development, according to the chief marketing officer of Ericsson, reports PC Pro.
Tuesday, 11th March 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Hispanic station launched

A new station offering Spanish television shows and video content has been launched for broadband users looking for Hispanic shows online.
Tuesday, 26th February 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband Connected Communities faces opposition

A scheme to bring wireless broadband to the Highlands and Islands has faced opposition from residents of the island of Barra, reports the BBC.
Monday, 11th February 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Highly-mobile technology 'is the future'

The future of the internet lies in highly-mobile technology, according to head of Intel Paul Otellini, who was speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, 8th January 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Nokia signs wireless broadband deal

Nokia customers will soon be able to make use of one of 7,500 wireless broadband hotspots across the UK following the signing of a new deal.
Tuesday, 11th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Brits urged to shore up Wi-Fi connections

Consumers should do more to ensure that their wireless broadband connections are secure, according to one expert.
Friday, 7th December 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Ofcom announces fourth spectrum auction

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to hold a fourth auction of radio spectrum licences next year.
Monday, 3rd December 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Brits urged to consider security for public Wi-Fi

Web users who utilise public wireless broadband hotspots to access the internet have been advised to take steps to safeguard their connections.
Thursday, 22nd November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Ofcom expands broadband firm's licence

UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced that it will allow wireless internet firm UK Broadband to expand its service offering.
Thursday, 22nd November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless security "very important"

It is vital that users of home wireless internet connections keep their networks secure, according to one expert.
Monday, 19th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Half of Brits admit to stealing Wi-Fi

More than half of the UK's PC users have used someone else's Wi-Fi connection without their permission, new research has revealed.
Monday, 19th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Sony Ericsson moves into broadband market

Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has made its first moves into the broadband market by unveiling a new mobile broadband modem.
Friday, 9th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

MK 'secures wider wireless coverage'

Wireless broadband provider Freedom4 has joined up with Milton Keynes Council to roll out wireless coverage across the whole city.
Tuesday, 6th November 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Improved security 'necessary' for wireless users

Wireless broadband users have been urged to update the security settings on their devices in order to stop attacks on their systems.
Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Wi-Fi hotspot security system's "broken"

More security glitches have been uncovered in a number of wireless broadband connections across the country, according to reports.
Monday, 22nd October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

New study into wireless effects

The UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced it is to carry out a significant study into the health risks of wireless broadband.
Monday, 15th October 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Mobile broadband 'to be deregulated'

Broadband industry regulator Ofcom has announced plans to open up the mobile internet sector to promote new technologies.
Thursday, 20th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)

Government 'may intervene' in broadband roll-out

Super-fast broadband services may be rolled out across the UK much faster, under government proposals to intervene in the broadband industry.
Wednesday, 19th September 2007 - full story - comments (0)