'Significant challenges' remain for EU broadband plans
Significant effort is needed if the European Union's (EU) plans to increase super-fast broadband coverage across the continent are to be achieved. This is according to a new report by broadband analyst Point Topic, which claimed a substantial amount of investment is needed...
The best reasons to upgrade your broadband in 2013
If you've been considering upgrading your broadband connection for a while, but haven't quite got round to doing it, now is the time to act. This year is set to see some exciting developments in the online world and by improving your broadband service you can make the...
UK lags behind Europe in super-fast connections
A number of European countries have better access to super-fast broadband than the UK, according to new figures from the European Union (EU). Britain is currently ranked 11th in terms of high-speed coverage, with 70.3 per cent of internet connections classed as 'next...
High-speed rail money 'should be spent on broadband'
The government should use some of the money it is investing in the HS2 high-speed rail line on improving broadband services, according to the chairman of TalkTalk. Sir Charles Dunstable, who is also the head of Carphone Warehouse, said he agrees with critics of the scheme who...
Satellite broadband helps boost EU coverage
Satellite broadband has helped to boost internet access throughout Europe. This is according to the European Commission (EC), which has released its Digital Agenda Scorecard that assesses the progress European Union (EU) members are making in reaching technology targets. It...
UK has 22 million broadband connections
The number of broadband connections in the UK has increased, according to new figures. Statistics from Point Topic show there were just under 22 million subscriptions in the first quarter of this year. Super-fast broadband accounted for 3.98 million of these connections, which ...
Government rural broadband plans 'are a train crash'
The government's plans to improve rural broadband are set to be criticised by the National Audit Office (NAO). In a report that is due for release in July, the organisation is expected to raise doubts about whether the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) programme provides value...
Wimbledon 2013 to receive increased digital coverage
The BBC's coverage of Wimbledon is set to be the "biggest ever" on digital. Tennis fans will be able to watch the action on a variety of devices with ten live streams available on computers, tablets, smartphones and connected TVs. In addition to this, there will...
New campaign encourages Brits to go online
The Post Office has launched a new project to try and encourage more Britons to use the internet. It's 'Get Connected' campaign wants to reduce the number of people who have rarely or never used the internet, which currently stands at 16 million. The organisation...
90k Freeview homes set to be affected by 4G
The rollout of 4G mobile broadband is set to affect Freeview television at 90,000 UK homes. This is according to at800, the organisation tasked with protecting the service when 4G becomes publicly available. 4G will be transmitted at a frequency of 800 MHz, meaning it could...
Broadband rollout sparks countryside fears
The rollout of broadband services in rural Britain has provoked concerns that it could damage the appearance of the countryside. Rules that controlled where telephone masts and overhead cables could be installed in rural locations have been relaxed by the government and critics ...
Usage allowance the 'main drawback of mobile broadband'
Data caps and usage allowances are the main drawback of mobile broadband, a new survey has found. A poll by website ISPreview, found that 39.8 per cent of respondents think this is the main reason that will prevent mobile services from replacing more traditional broadband...
Small businesses 'unaware of broadband rollout'
A number of UK small businesses are unaware of the government's plans to roll out super-fast broadband. New research carried out by AXA business insurance discovered that some 25 per cent of firms do not know about the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) project. The exact...
Xbox One will 'need broadband connection'
Gamers will need broadband access if they are to make the most of the Xbox One. Microsoft has revealed that the eagerly-awaited new console will need to be connected to the web to play certain games. A company statement said: "While a persistent connection is not required,...
CBI calls for Welsh broadband strategy
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) believes the Welsh government could do more to support the rollout of super-fast broadband. Emma Watkins, the organisation's director for Wales, believes the country should adopt a similar approach to Scotland, which has developed ...
BT fined for Highlands road works
BT has been fined for carrying out unsafe road works as part of its broadband improvements in the Scottish Highlands. The internet service provider has received the maximum penalty of £50,000 from Scotland's road works commissioner after engineers endangered public...
Broadband options explained
For a lot of people, the world of broadband can be a bit confusing. Technical terms are often bandied around without any explanation of what they actually mean and this can make choosing the best provider for your needs a difficult task. Following the transition from dial-up...
Edinburgh broadband funding falls through
Plans to upgrade broadband services in Edinburgh have come to a halt as a result of EU legislation. The Scottish capital was one of ten UK cities to receive a share of the £100 million provided by the government's Super Connected Cities programme. However, the...
BE told to alter 'unlimited' claim
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that BE Broadband must not describe its services as 'unlimited'. Complaints were received after BE used the phrase in reference to three of its broadband packages. However, the company had sent out emails to a minority ...
Hampshire residents hit by broadband outage
Virgin Media broadband users in parts of Hampshire have lost connectivity. Thousands of residents in areas of Portsmouth, Southampton and several nearby towns are without their broadband and TV service after a digger carrying out road works in the county cut through a fibre...
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