Entries in 'broadband' (10)
Virgin begins doubling user broadband speeds
Cable ISP Virgin Media is set to begin rolling out a speed upgrade for customers in 30 towns and cities across the UK.
100Mbps broadband arrives from BT
Fibre-to-the-home service offers 100Mbs downstream and 15Mbps upstream for a lucky few.
Mobile broadband is slowing, claims Ofcom
Research by Ofcom has found that while more people are using mobile broadband than ever before, available bandwidth has decreased and download times have increased.
Demon launches game broadband service
Internet service provider Demon has introduced a new service which promises a faster broadband connection for the gaming community.
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Tories make broadband pledge
Ahead of May’s general election the Conservative Party has pledged to deliver super-fast 100Mbps broadband to “the majority” of UK homes by 2017 if it is elected to power.
Doubts cast over piracy plans
Lobbyists and soncumer groups have been quick to condemn the government’s intention to push forward with a “three-strikes” policy to cut the internet connections of those accused of online piracy.
Mandelson backs three-strikes policy
Labour MP and Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has stated that the UK will follow the lead set by France in introducing a “three-strikes-and-you’re-out” policy that will leave those accused of ...
FRANCE: ‘Net piracy law passed
European powerhouse France has ushered in controversial new legislation that looks to cut off the internet connections of those found to have pirated movies, music and games online.
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Will tax stifle digital revolution?
The Government’s plans to fund the spread of high speed broadband through taxation is unfair – and could put games’ potential digital renaissance in jeopardy.
DIGITAL BRITAIN: Broadband tax on the way
All people who have a copper telephone landline will soon see an additional 50p added to their monthly bills following the government’s announcement of a £6 per year charge that ...
