Broadband
MAC codes still a thorn in the side for switchers
Despite increased regulation from Ofcom, people are still finding MAC codes (Migration Authorisation Code) the main obstacle in switching broadband providers according to a new survey from the UK's leading price comparison site, moneysupermarket.com.
SMEs shrug off big freeze saving £333m with smart working
BT announced that on Monday (2 February 2009), broadband traffic from its consumer customer base was 20 per cent up on the same day the previous week, as snow and treacherous conditions stopped millions of people getting into work.
Government outlines plans for UK's digital transition
The Government has published a plan to secure Britain's place at the forefront of the global digital economy.
Lord Carter Digital Britain report
Commenting on Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report, James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "If followed through, Lord Carter's plans to bring Britain up to speed in terms of broadband services will be a great step forward in ensuring households all over the country, wherever they are, can receive internet access.
moneysupermarket.com backs Ofcom on the issue of speed
The third quarterly moneysupermarket.com broadband speed test reveals Britain's average broadband speed is just 3.04 Mbps, supporting recent findings from Ofcom on the state of the nation's speed.
uSwitch.com: Virgin Media's tie up with Setanta replay
Jason Glynn, communications expert at uSwitch.com, says: "Virgin Media's move to offer sport on demand for its 3.5 million TV customers through Setanta Replay can only be a good thing for consumers.
Virgin Media teams up with Setanta Replay
Leading entertainment and communications company, Virgin Media, is bringing sport on demand to its 3.5 million TV customers.
Vodafone trials HSPA+ mobile broadband at speeds of up to 16Mbps
Vodafone has successfully trialled an evolution of mobile broadband technology achieving actual peak data download rates of up to 16 Mbps.
Average UK broadband speed 3.6Mbit/s
UK consumers receive an average broadband speed of 3.6Mbit/s new Ofcom research reveals. This compares with an average maximum possible speed of 4.3Mbit/s across the UK.
ITV shows to be made available on demand by Virgin Media
ITV and Virgin Media announce a deal to make some of the nation’s favourite television shows available on demand to Virgin Media’s digital TV subscribers with ITV Player, ITV’s on demand catch up service.
Half of Brits think Broadband is too expensive
The results from 804 respondents to ISPreview.co.uk's latest survey have revealed that over half (52 per cent) of all broadband connected Brits think their Internet Service Provider (ISP) is too expensive.
Post Office launches new Internet Buddy Guide
Nearly three quarters (71 per cent) of people have used time spent with friends or family, such as the Christmas to New Year break, to teach non-liners how to use the internet according to new research from Post Office Broadband.
Snow need to be missing your favourite TV shows this Christmas
Worried about missing your favourite TV show this Christmas? Have you tried catching up on your favourite shows by watching online? Over a quarter (28%) of people recently surveyed by BroadbandChoices.co.uk have made use of online TV, but this means a massive 72% of people still missing out.
Consumers still ripped off by charges hidden in small print
At a time when every penny counts and households are looking to cut down bills, research from moneysupermarket.com shows almost 4.5 million households have been stung with hidden charges that line the providers' pockets with over £160m worth of extra revenue.
International Christmas calls needn't cost the earth
Last year the British public spent a staggering £3.5 million making international calls to wish their friends and relatives overseas a