Category: Broadband
New report proposes dropping the 50p broadband tax
Former BBC head of strategy proposes dropping the 50p broadband tax and introducing community hubs where people can get next-generation broadband.
Government rehash ‘Broadband for all’ announcement
Yesterday the government renewed their intention to provide free broadband and computers to underprivileged families, but TalkTalk aren't impressed.
Tiscali brand dropped by TalkTalk
The Tiscali brand in the UK has been dropped from today with all previous customers now part of TalkTalk.
BE broadband provide free connection to local community hotspots
Freerunner have teamed up with BE Broadband to provide 46 communities with a free WiFi hotspot.
Vtesse Networks announce rural wireless broadband trial
Vtesse Networks have announced plans to deploy
OECD broadband statistics show 10% increase in subscribers
The OECD have released broadband statistics for member countries which show an increase of 10% in subscribers since June 2008.
Digital Region announce the go-live of their fibre network in South Yorkshire
Digital Region announce the go-live of their fibre network with the launch of their network operations centre.
Northern Ireland to provide 2-10Mbps Universal Service by mid-2011
Residents and businesses in Northern Ireland are being promised faster broadband services following an announcement by the Northern Ireland Assembly Government to provide a minimum 2Mbps broadband service in rural areas and 10Mbps in urban areas within 18 months.
Want Next Generation Broadband in the East of England?
The RDA for the East of England is taking registrations for next generation broadband services.
Swindon to get free public Wi-Fi
Residents of Swindon look set to benefit from a mesh network of some 1400 wireless access points by the middle of 2010.