Broadband
Fast broadband now pre-requisite for moving to the country
The desire to have a fast and reliable broadband connection has jumped into the top five requests for people moving to the country according to County Homesearch.
Using mobile technology to improve workforce communication
Internal company relations are often considered secondary to those with the customer, yet it is important to remember that without effective communication between all team members, the business will inevitably suffer.
Half of UK consumers would pay extra for superfast broadband
The results from ISPreview.co.uk's latest survey has revealed that 51.5% of people would pay extra for a next generation superfast 100Mbps broadband connection even if they could already get a "reliable" connection speed of 10Mbps.
Orange revamps mobile broadband offering
Orange reveals that it is extending its popular animal plans to mobile broadband customers with the launch of Panther, Dolphin and Racoon.
Could you be an unusual suspect?
Make sure you secure the wireless network on your internet connection, says Which? Computing, or you could end up as one of the ‘unusual suspects’ – people who have been wrongly accused of illegal file sharing.
Broadband providers still failing on MAC codes
Brits still find MAC (Migration Authorisation Code) codes to be the main obstacle to swapping broadband providers, according to a new survey from moneysupermarket.com, despite 2007 Ofcom regulation to make it easier.
Virgin Media launches online movies service
Virgin Media have announced the launch of its first online movies service: Virgin Media Online Movies. With hundreds of titles to watch on demand, including Fantastic Mr Fox, District 9 and, from 6th May, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Virgin Media Online Movies will be the perfect online hub for all film lovers.
O2 launches laptops with built in mobile broadband
O2 has confirmed its commitment to the mobile broadband market by announcing two laptops with built in mobile broadband exclusive to O2. The new ultra-thin Asus UL30A laptop and the Samsung N150 netbook with embedded SIM cards will only be available from O2.
Budgeting for business abroad
Research from the ONS found that overseas business trips by UK residents fell by 22% last year as companies scaled back costs to try and overcome the recession. Despite ongoing efforts to minimise corporate trips, the simple fact remains that foreign travel is a staple part of the workings of many small businesses.
Broadband customer service disappoints
Broadband bills are 4% lower than last year and speeds 33% faster. But when it comes to customer service, the UK's largest independent broadband customer satisfaction survey reveals that firms are still failing to deliver.
tibboh mobile internet with BBFC cinema-style ratings
Educational technology specialist tibboh has announced the launch of the first and only family ISP to offer safe, secure internet access supported by BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) ratings to deliver age-appropriate content for children and teenagers.
Best Buy and Virgin showcase digital home in UK stores
Best Buy, a leading consumer electronics retailer, has partnered with Virgin Media to provide customers in its UK stores with Virgin Media products and services.
Broadband Generation spend ‘working week’ online
Wednesday 31st March 2010, marked the 10th anniversary of Broadband being launched in the UK by Virgin Media.
Superfast internet to encourage broad-bandits
Building up next generation networks has been a key battleground for the Labour Government and the Conservatives in the run up to the election so far, but a new survey from moneysupermarket.com reveals the advent of superfast broadband may have some unwanted outcomes.
Taught by the internet
Nearly half of Brits say a fast internet connection offers better value for money for children’s learning than a personal tutor, according to new research out today.