Broadband news, Jan - Mar 2009

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Broadband 'benefits children'

12 February 2009

Broadband internet offers numerous opportunities for children's learning, it has been claimed.

UK broadband lines close to 17 million

11 February 2009

There are now almost 17 million broadband lines in the UK, according to a new report.

O2 launches designer mobile broadband modem

10 February 2009

O2 is offering a limited edition polka dot mobile broadband modem from fashion designer Henry Holland.

Superfast broadband 'will become a necessity'

06 February 2009

Superfast broadband is likely to become a necessity, not a luxury, it has been claimed.

Snow causes broadband usage to soar

05 February 2009

Consumers across the UK have been logging on this week to see what the weather has in store and how it will affect them.

Mobile broadband 'has proved popular'

03 February 2009

Mobile broadband has been extremely successful in the UK, it has been claimed.

Government's broadband commitments 'good news for Britain'

30 January 2009

The government's commitment to provide broadband for all by 2012 is good news for Britain, it has been claimed.

Banks 'more open' to debt consolidation

28 January 2009

Banks are becoming more open to offering debt consolidation loans, it has been claimed.

'Not possible' to disconnect illegal downloaders

27 January 2009

Disconnecting illegally downloaders may not be possible, it has been claimed.

Broadband access 'increasingly seen as a right'

26 January 2009

Consumers are beginning to see broadband access as a right, it has been claimed.

CCP reveals growth of local broadband initiatives

22 January 2009

An Ofcom adviser has discovered an upsurge in high-speed broadband initiatives being led by local communities.

Satellite broadband service launched

15 January 2009

A new broadband service which works via satellite has been launched.

Broadband subscription growth slowing

14 January 2009

Fewer people than expected signed up to broadband in the last quarter of 2008, figures show.

Speed 'encourages broadband switching'

13 January 2009

Consumers are more influenced by speed than price when it comes to switching broadband suppliers, research shows.

Mayor seeks to being free broadband to North Tyneside

13 January 2009

North Tyneside's mayor wants all residents to enjoy free broadband.

Most consumers happy with broadband service, says Ofcom

09 January 2009

The majority of consumers are satisfied with their broadband service, Ofcom has found.

David Cameron promises high speed broadband for all

07 January 2009

Superfast broadband for all has been promised by the Conservatives.

Brown hints at public investment in next generation broadband

05 January 2009

Gordon Brown has hinted that public investment in next generation broadband may form part of his latest economic stimulus package.

Samuel L Jackson to star in Virgin superfast broadband ads

05 January 2009

Actor Samuel L Jackson has been chosen to promote Virgin media's superfast broadband service.

2009 'a tipping point' for mobile internet

02 January 2009

Mobile internet is expected to take off in 2009.