Broadband news, Apr - Jun 2007

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Silver generation enjoy online shopping

29 June 2007

More and more people over 55-years-old are using the internet on a daily basis, research from Microsoft has discovered.

BBC iPlayer to launch next month

28 June 2007

People will be able to download their favourite BBC TV programmes via the internet sooner than they thought.

Talk Talk say sorry to OAP after year long connection wait

25 June 2007

Broadband provider Talk Talk has apologised after leaving a paying customer without internet access for a year.

Broadband TV rises by 44.2%

22 June 2007

Research from telecommunications regulator Ofcom has revealed that the level of broadband users who use their high-speed connections to watch TV has risen by 44.2% in the first quarter of 2007.

Freedom2surf customers receive 500 mins boost

20 June 2007

Broadband provider freedom2surf is offering its customers a 500 minutes free-to-use talktime bonus to entice new subscribers.

OFT demands more for broadband shoppers

19 June 2007

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has called for more to be done to increase the options and availability for consumers using their broadband connections for shopping online.

Digital switchover to cost £2.2bn

18 June 2007

The cost of replacing analogue television sets and VCRs, combined with the £40 instalment fees faced by all those who aren't in the vulnerable or elderly criteria will costs consumers £2.2 billion.

BT admits speed problems

18 June 2007

Broadband provider BT has acceded that its customers have been experiencing slower than expected broadband speeds and has pledged to restore bandwidth as soon as possible.

BT use style tactics to win new customers

14 June 2007

For a limited time, BT is to offer its new customers a black Home Hub as part of an incentive to get consumers to sign up for its BT Total Broadband package.

Orange reprimanded for unlimited claim

13 June 2007

As part of its latest crackdown on misleading claims, the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has accused Orange of breaching advertising rules by falsely using the word "unlimited" to sell its bundled mobile and broadband packages.

Fuel poverty to become Gordon Brown's albatross

12 June 2007

The government's energy white paper may be winning brownie points for energy efficiency, but when it comes to tackling fuel poverty, Gordon Brown's cabinet is set to fail.

Cheaper bills will arrive in time for summer

12 June 2007

Euro MPs yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of slashing international roaming costs for mobile users in Europe, which could see the cost of making calls drop by up to 50% and receiving calls from the UK fall by up to 75%.

Drivers opt for private payments over non insurance

12 June 2007

The research from a survey carried out by Auto Trader magazine has revealed that drivers prefer to sort out vehicle repair claims privately, rather than going through their insurance company.

Irrelevant questions blamed for increased call rates

12 June 2007

Virgin Media has announced that it will be increasing the cost of its broadband helpline telephone calls from the local-rate charge to 25 pence per minute.

British Gas blunder causes headache for consumer

11 June 2007

Three consecutive inaccurate bills have seen British Gas customer Anyat Shah being overcharged by thousands of pounds.

CallBlue promises cheaper overseas calls

11 June 2007

Throwing down the overseas roaming charges gauntlet, new mobile phone provider CallBlue has pledged to shave at least one third off foreign mobile call bills when it launches next month.

61% can't live without broadband

11 June 2007

Research from Orange Broadband has revealed that 61% of Brits believe they could not live without access to high speed internet, with over half of respondents spending over three hours a day online.

Sky to charge Freeview viewers

10 June 2007

BSkyB is to begin charging a pay-TV rate for Freeview customers wanting to watch a number of Sky channels.

BBA urges consumers to become financially fit

10 June 2007

Borrowers are being urged to treat their finances like their health by working towards improving their financial fitness.

Ofcom investigates unfair broadband fees

08 June 2007

Telecommunications regulator Ofcom is to begin an investigation into connection and reconnection fees charged by broadband providers.



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