Broadband
10 ways to save in 2010
Turning over a new financial leaf with the start of the new decade could save consumers at least £1,000 by the time the year is out, says Which?
Broadband users put reliability before speed and price
The results from ISPreview.co.uk's latest survey reveal that 42% of people rate 'Reliability' as the most important factor when picking a new broadband ISP, which is closely followed by 'Speed' (37%).
Brits in broadband penalty peril this Christmas
Thirty two per cent of broadband users plan to watch more online TV this festive season, putting them at increased risk of incurring a penalty fine for excessive downloading, according to research from Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
No rest for all Ye Merry Gentlemen and Women this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, working Britain should be heading into a couple of weeks of office parties, longer lunches and clearer roads. However, according to a new study, 38.6 million Brits will be at work over Christmas.
Broadbandchoices.co.uk announces two new deals
Broadbandchoices.co.uk is delighted to announce two new market leading deals for broadband and home phone customers.
Don’t get piste off by mobile charges this winter
Brits venturing abroad this winter could be in for a nasty shock when they return home to their mobile phone bill - moneysupermarket.com offers tips on how to avoid the price pitfalls when using your phone or dongle abroad.
How to save money on festive phone calls this Christmas
As Christmas draws near, most people will be counting the money spent on presents, food and drink for the festive season. However, those of us with friends and family living abroad will also have to take into account the cost of keeping in touch.
Darling announces broadband tax
Commenting on the announcement of a ‘50p broadband tax' in today's Pre-Budget Report, Julie Owens at moneysupermarket.com said, "Following the initial proposal in the Digital Britain Report, today's announcement on the '50p per month broadband tax' will see households pay an additional £6 a year to help fund the roll-out of super-fast broadband across the UK, particularly in rural areas.
Virgin Media launches new high-speed mobile broadband
Virgin Media has announced the launch of its new high-speed 7.2Mb mobile broadband USB modem. Following on from the success of its 3.6Mb mobile broadband, the new super-quick offering is one of the fastest ways to get online on the move, making internet browsing, checking emails, and streaming video on the go a breeze.
Online Green Cross Code for kids
The new measures drawn up by the UK Council for Child Internet Safety are critical for a new generation hooked on the internet, comments Jason Glynn, communications expert at uSwitch.com.
Broadband dongles latest must have Christmas present
Since 2007, mobile broadband has been making inroads into the UK broadband market. Dongle sales are currently running at around a quarter of a million every month in the UK, so with Christmas just around the corner, Broadbandchoices.co.uk offers tips on how to choose the right dongle to give to loved ones this Christmas.
Brits spend almost three days a month surfing the web
Mobile phones and the internet have become so ingrained in society that people admit they would struggle to organise their lives without them.
Wireless broadband open to hijackers
Almost half (47 per cent) of home broadband users now have wireless internet access, yet a significant number of people are leaving themselves vulnerable to broadband hijackers according to research from leading comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Mobile broadband still crawling at below 1Mb
The latest mobile broadband speed test data from Broadband Genie shows two thirds of users have been saddled with speeds below 1Mb this year – less than 15% of the 'up to' speeds claimed by, for example, Vodafone (7.2Mb).
Brightfilter Parental Control compatible with Windows 7
Brightfilter, a leading supplier of internet security solutions for protecting children online, has announced that its Parental Control software is now compatible with Windows 7.