Broadband news, Oct - Dec 2008

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Orange launches new fixed and mobile broadband package

28 November 2008

A new combined fixed and mobile broadband deal is to be launched by Orange, providing speeds of up to eight megabits per second.

95% of internet lines now broadband

26 November 2008

Broadband now accounts for the vast majority of internet connections in the UK, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Bandwidth demand 'to exceed supply' by 2012

25 November 2008

Demand for internet bandwidth could exceed supply by 2012, which could lead to broadband 'brownouts', it has been claimed.

BBC livestream plans 'could push up broadband prices'

21 November 2008

The BBC's plans to stream all its channels live over the internet could lead to higher broadband prices for consumers, it has been claimed.

Global broadband users reach 400 million

20 November 2008

There are now 400 million broadband users around the globe, according to a new report by the analyst firm Point Topic.

Recession could delay BT's broadband plans

18 November 2008

The looming recession could delay the plans outlined by BT to deliver super-fast broadband to millions of UK homes over the next few years.

Carphone mulls over TalkTalk spin-off

17 November 2008

Carphone Warehouse is reportedly considering a de-merger of its broadband operation TalkTalk to release value for shareholders.

TalkTalk launches speed boost trial

14 November 2008

Internet users are being offered the chance to try out super-fast broadband with TalkTalk through an add-on speed booster service.

Super-fast broadband demand 'will be fuelled by business'

13 November 2008

Super-fast broadband will have to become integral to working life in order for it to take off across the UK, according to a member of the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee.

Hull 'a broadband black hole'

11 November 2008

People living in Kingston upon Hull feel they are living in a broadband black hole, according to an article in the Guardian.

Super-fast broadband 'will require private and public sector investment'

10 November 2008

Investment from both the private and public sectors will be needed to provide the UK with super-fast broadband, the communications watchdog has said.

Expert says 'great bargains' can be found online

07 November 2008

More people are going to be shopping online this holiday season in an effort to save money during the credit crunch, it has been claimed.

Broadband 'has changed the way we seek information'

06 November 2008

The way consumers look for information has been altered dramatically by broadband internet, according to the joint managing director of System Concepts.

10% of mobile broadband customers 'feel they were mis-sold'

03 November 2008

One in ten mobile broadband customers feels they were mis-sold their package, according to new research commissioned by O2.

Virgin cuts cost of mobile broadband

03 November 2008

Internet service provider Virgin has announced plans to cut the cost of mobile broadband for its existing fixed-line customers.

Broadband 'can help stave off ageing'

03 November 2008

Older people can help stave off ageing by using broadband internet, it has been claimed.

4 million homes to be using fibre broadband by 2013

30 October 2008

As many as four million British homes and businesses will be using high-speed fibre broadband by 2013, according to the research firm Point Topic.

Broadband 'allows older people to live independently'

29 October 2008

Broadband internet can allow older people to live independently for longer, according to the managing director of UK online centres.

UK has 'good track record' for web content control

28 October 2008

The UK has a "good track record" for ensuring that illegal content is not hosted on its sites and that broadband users are protected as far as possible, it has been claimed.

Over 50s engaging with broadband

27 October 2008

Britain's over-50s are engaging with broadband internet and using it to carry out a range of activities, new research shows.