Broadband news, Oct - Dec 2008

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Government energy warning given cautious welcome

11 December 2008

It remains to be seen whether the government's warning to energy companies will have any effect, uSwitch.com has stated.

Energy helpline launched for vulnerable households

10 December 2008

A new helpline has been launched to support vulnerable households struggling to pay their energy bills.

Broadband speed code 'will raise consumer awareness'

10 December 2008

The introduction of a broadband speed code will help consumers understand what they are getting for their money, it has been claimed.

Savers using broadband to make financial decisions

10 December 2008

Almost half of consumers make decisions about savings by researching products on the internet, it has emerged.

Resist the temptation of payday loans, consumers urged

09 December 2008

uSwitch.com is urging consumers to resist the temptation to use payday loans to cover the cost of Christmas.

New fuel poverty strategy needed, claims Age Concern

08 December 2008

Efforts to tackle fuel poverty must go further, according to a leading charity.

Personalised loan rates introduced at Nationwide

08 December 2008

Personal loan customers at Nationwide will now be offered personalised rates.

Demand 'will exist' for high-speed broadband

08 December 2008

Next-generation broadband demand will exist, according to a Labour MP.

Energy bills 'unlikely to fall in line with wholesale costs'

08 December 2008

Consumers hoping for large cuts in their energy bills may be disappointed.

E.ON cuts bills for electricity-only customers

05 December 2008

E.ON customers who have no mains gas are to see a reduction in their annual bills.

Bank cuts rates to 2%

05 December 2008

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a further 100 basis points to 2%.

Ofcom launches code of practice for broadband speeds

05 December 2008

A new code of practice has been launched to prevent customers from being misled over broadband speeds.

Virgin Media 'may launch 50mbps broadband this month'

04 December 2008

The 50mbps service promised by Virgin Media could be launched shortly.

npower scraps pre-payment meter surcharges

04 December 2008

npower has moved to but energy bills for pre-payment meter customers.

SMEs must 'get to grips with energy switching'

03 December 2008

SMEs are being reminded of the cost saving opportunities available from switching their energy supplier.

Mobile broadband prices falling

03 December 2008

Mobile broadband prices across Europe are falling, while users are getting bigger download limits, new research shows.

Orange wins first place in mobile broadband satisfaction poll

02 December 2008

Orange has been named nest mobile broadband provider in a new survey.

Climate change commitments 'could hit energy bills'

02 December 2008

Households could see further increases in their energy bills as a result of the government's climate change commitments, it has been claimed.

BT Openreach to cut core broadband costs for ISPs

01 December 2008

BT Openreach has announced plans to cut the cost of its broadband access products for internet service providers.

E.ON signals lower gas and electricity prices

01 December 2008

E.ON has signalled its intention to reduce prices early next year if wholesale costs continue to fall.