Broadband news, Jul - Sep 2008

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Carphone Warehouse cuts broadband take-up target

04 August 2008

Carphone Warehouse has cut its target for new broadband customers this year, claiming problems in the housing market and the rising cost of living are likely to dampen take-up.

O2 launches bundled broadband deal

01 August 2008

Mobile phone operator O2 has launched a new bundled deal which will see it provide free fixed line broadband alongside its mobile broadband offering.

Global broadband penetration to hit 25% by 2012

31 July 2008

A quarter of the world's computers will be connected to the internet via broadband by 2012, according to a new report.

Virgin media plans super-fast broadband rollout

29 July 2008

Broadband provider Virgin Media has announced plans to roll out super-fast broadband services offering speeds of up to 200 megabytes per second (mps) by 2012.

Broadband users 'frustrated' by pop-up ads

24 July 2008

Most broadband users feel frustrated by pop-up advertisements and some have even left their favourite sites because of them, a new poll reveals.

BT move 'highlights importance of speed in broadband market'

23 July 2008

The pledge by BT to deliver super-fast broadband to ten million homes by 2012 demonstrates the importance of speed in today's broadband market, it has been suggested.

BT calls for broadband focus in London

21 July 2008

Following news that it is to set up a £1.5 billion fibre-based broadband network, BT is calling on public sector organisations in London to work together to direct funds to the capital.

BT advert will not be banned

17 July 2008

An advertisement created by BT Broadband will not be banned even though it has led to numerous complaints.

BT strives for better broadband

15 July 2008

Improved broadband capabilities may become possible after BT said that it is to plough £1.5 billion into fresh technology.

Consumers 'dissatisfied' with broadband speeds

11 July 2008

Many consumers are not satisfied with the speed of their broadband service, new research from uSwitch.com has revealed.

Businesses will be hit 'by poor broadband'

09 July 2008

Business running could be harmed in the UK due to inefficient broadband speeds, it has been claimed this week.

Ofcom framework 'attempts to offer guidance'

04 July 2008

A new framework has been revealed to try and establish improved broadband services in the UK by regulator Ofcom.

Virgin Media hit by ASA

03 July 2008

Virgin Media has been rapped after claiming that its broadband services could deliver faster download speeds than were actually being provided.

Broadband contract for Scotland

01 July 2008

A new contact has been given to Avanti Communications Group by the Scottish government to try and improve broadband in the country.



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