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UK broadband speeds increase by 22 per cent

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:07:01 GMT

UK COMMUNICATIONS REGULATOR Ofcom has revealed that average UK broadband speeds are 22 per cent faster than they were 12 months ago.

AOL squeaks out a profit while subscribers continue to flee

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:47:20 GMT

WALLED GARDEN internet service provider AOL has posted yet another set of abysmal financial results as it tries to ween itself off rapidly disappearing dial-up subscribers and get into the advertising game.

Plusnet users are suffering slow speeds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:21:39 GMT

UK INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP) Plusnet is investigating a problem with its traffic management that has lead to users having some very slow broadband speeds indeed.

Virgin Media suffers a major outage

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:00 GMT

UK PHONE, INTERNET AND TELEVISION PROVIDER Virgin Media had a major outage last night that saw users nationwide complaining about its services.

Virgin Media promises some users 120Mbit/s speed upgrades

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:17:16 GMT

INTERNET, TELEVISION AND TELEPHONE provider Virgin Media made a little gaffe over the weekend when it sent some users emails that promised them a significant speed upgrade.

Ofcom plans to extend UK 4G coverage to 98 per cent

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:11:39 GMT

UK TELECOMS REGULATOR Ofcom has announced plans to extend 4G coverage in the UK to at least 98 per cent of the population.

Virgin Media plans to double its customers' broadband speeds

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:22:19 GMT

BROADBAND PROVIDER Virgin Media has announced it will double the broadband speeds of over 4 million users in the UK.

Australian ISPs move to tackle ‘piracy’

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:11:52 GMT

THE FIVE major Australian ISPs have revealed plans to cut down on online copyright infringement.

UK download speeds slow by 35 per cent at peak times

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:31:00 GMT

UK BROADBAND download speeds are 35 per cent slower at peak times, according to Uswitch data.

US citizens prefer to be fined, not shunned for 'piracy'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:34:00 GMT

HALF OF THE US is quite happy to be called a 'pirate', and regularly downloads or copies copyrighted material, according to a survey.

Virgin Media, Sky and Talk Talk are asked to block Newzin2

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:46:34 GMT

UK INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDERS Virgin Media, Sky and Talk Talk have been asked to block access to Newzbin2, just like BT.

Virgin Media, Sky and Talk Talk are asked to block Newzbin2

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:46:00 GMT

UK INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDERS Virgin Media, Sky and Talk Talk have been asked to block access to Newzbin2, just like BT.

Big four ISPs publish pornography blocking plans

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:22:54 GMT

THE UK'S BIG FOUR internet service providers (ISPs) have published what they hope will be the basis for their role as pornography police.

BT accelerates superfast broadband plans

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:17:31 GMT

UK TELECOMS GIANT BT has accelerated plans to make 'superfast' broadband available to two-thirds of UK homes by 2014, a year ahead of its orginal 2015 target.

FCC files motion to stop Net Neutrality appeals

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:25:24 GMT

US TELECOMS REGULATOR, the Federal Communications Commission has filed a motion in an attempt to stop Verizon from appealing against its Net Neutrality rules.

BT is readying 300Mbits/s fibre connections

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:43:48 GMT

UK TELECOMS GIANT BT is readying a fibre connection service that could bring speeds of up to 300Mbits/s to homes and businesses.

Power failure takes down BT broadband

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:21:00 GMT

UK TELECOMS FIRM BT is struggling to restore internet services across the country after a power failure in Birmingham.

Advertising Standards Agency clears up web speed boasts

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:03:00 GMT

UK INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISPs) now have better guidance on how to advertise their internet speeds and connection quality, thanks to intervention from the Advertising Standards Agency.

Talktalk is the most complained about broadband provider

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP) Talktalk is the most complained about broadband provider, research from industry regulator Ofcom has revealed.

Uswitch reveals slowest streets for broadband

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:56:00 GMT

PRICE COMPARISON WEB SITE Uswitch has released figures for the UK's slowest broadband, in which Halesworth in Suffolk won the wooden spoon.

Jeremy Hunt wants an end to 4G auction delays

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:54:00 GMT

THE UK'S MOBILE OPERATORS must put aside their differences over the 4G broadband rollout and free up the service for nationwide use, according to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Pirate Party MEP tries to block EU copyright extension

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:06:31 GMT

A LAST DITCH attempt is being made by a Pirate Party member of the European Parliament (MEP) to block EU plans to extend copyright on creative works from 50 to 70 years.

Ofcom pushes on with White Spaces trials

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:15:00 GMT

UK TELECOMMS REGULATOR Ofcom's plans to use White Spaces wireless internet technology are progressing well, according to a report it has released.

Lightbulbs can be used to broadcast wireless internet

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:16:18 GMT

A BOFFIN HAS DISCOVERED a way to use lightbulbs to broadcast wireless internet, dubbed 'LiFi'.

Facebook will broadcast FA Cup tomorrow

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:54:00 GMT

SOCIAL NETWORKING OUTFIT Facebook will stream its first football match tomorrow night, the opening game of this season's FA Cup.