Broadband news, Jan - Mar 2008

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UK internet usage 'will grow'

19 February 2008

Seven in ten Britons will have access to the internet by 2012, new research from eMarketer suggests.

EC backs UK broadband deregulation

18 February 2008

The European Commission (EC) has endorsed a proposal from UK regulator Ofcom to relax the regulation of broadband services in the country.

Providers 'dragging their feet' on switching customers

15 February 2008

Broadband providers are still making it difficult for users to switch to a rival, new research from uSwitch suggests.

All-copper connections 'to boost broadband speed'

14 February 2008

A new type of copper wire developed by US scientists could lead to the development of ultra-fast broadband networks, it has been suggested.

O2 enters top five in Epitiro broadband league

14 February 2008

O2's five month old broadband service has been nominated as one of the top five best performing consumer ADSL broadband providers in the UK.

'Resistance' to island's wireless scheme

12 February 2008

One of the UK's most remote areas is to be connected to the national wireless broadband network - although the provider's plans have met with some opposition from locals.

BT broadband connections hit 4.25m

08 February 2008

BT continues to be the UK's biggest broadband provider, its end-of-year figures show.

Bank of England cuts interest rate

07 February 2008

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee announced today that the base interest rate is to be cut to 5.25% - a 0.25% drop on the previous total.

Britons to spend big on engagement rings say Direct Line

07 February 2008

Around £467 million will be spent on jewellery for that special someone this February 14th, home insurance provider Direct Line said yesterday.

Tiscali launches 'anti-grooming' software

05 February 2008

Broadband provider Tiscali has announced a software hook-up with online protection firm Crisp.

Broadband cheaper than ever say uSwitch

01 February 2008

Broadband services are becoming increasingly affordable in the UK - but customers can still save by shopping around, uSwitch said today.

EU file-sharing verdict handed down

31 January 2008

A European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling has given broadband providers a major boost in their ongoing conflict with the music industry over illegal file-sharing.

Internet bill payments 'on the rise'

30 January 2008

In a sign of the increasing use of the internet in Britain to perform day-to-day errands and tasks, Alliance & Leicester said yesterday that online bill payments with the firm doubled last year.

Most Britons 'get angry' with faulty connections

29 January 2008

A majority of Britons have lost their temper due to problems with their broadband connection, a new survey from provider O2 has revealed.

Antivirus firms buckle following malware growth

28 January 2008

Broadband users are being hit with a deluge of malware, including destructive computer viruses, it has been suggested.

Firm reveals fibre broadband sewer plans

24 January 2008

A potentially cost-cutting way of installing super-fast fibre-optic broadband networks in UK cities has been mooted by a networking firm.

BT denies routers' security lapse

23 January 2008

Broadband provider BT has spoken out regarding rumours that its wireless routers were vulnerable to attack.

Belfast fibre-optic trial 'a success'

22 January 2008

Just under 200 Belfast residents are benefiting from quick fibre-optic broadband connections in a network infrastructure trial.

Online shopping up 54% last year

21 January 2008

Internet shopping hit an "all-time high" in popularity over the festive season, new figures from e-commerce body IMRG show.

Nominet launches new charity (broadband)

18 January 2008

A new philanthropic foundation devoted to general tech research and educational initiatives has been set up by a top internet registry.