Category: Broadband
FCC release the National Broadband Plan for the US
One third of Americans do not currently have broadband at home, a figure the FCC hope to reduce through the National Broadband Plan, looking to revolutionise broadband in the US by 2020.
Digital Economy Bill passed by peers
The Digital Economy Bill has been passed on its third reading by the House of Lords, and is now with the House of Commons for further consideration. The bill has a limited number of weeks with the General Election widely thought to be taking place on Thursday 6th May 2010.
Conservatives 100meg broadband plans may miss rural Tories
Conservative plans for market-led 100meg broadband to most of the country may not reach the rural Tory heartlands.
BT bundle lower prices
BT have launched a spring sale with some broadband and call package bundles that are available at a reduced price that matches the cost of the broadband on its own.
Internet Access a Fundamental right for four in five people
A BBC survey of some 27,000 adults in 26 countries has found the vast majority of people feel that Internet access is a fundamental right. This backs up the moves in some countries to actually make it a legal right. This goes well beyond the scope of the UK Universal Service Commitment which at times suggests those with hard to get access may be skipped.
Broadband Campaign “Final Third First” launched
A campaign 'Final Third First' has been launched to lobby the government for faster action to deliver broadband to rural communities.
European USO could interrupt government plans
The European Commission yesterday launched a consultation looking at the future of universal service in the digital market, seeking opinions on whether universal service should be guaranteed and what this should be made up of.
Virgin Media to launch ‘100 meg’ broadband in 2010
Virgin Media has announced it will roll out 100 meg broadband by the end of 2010 and it is extending trials of 200 meg broadband
USC could boost British e-commerce by £1.4 billion
The universal service commitment could increase the British digital economy by £1.4 billion through conversion of dial-up users to broadband which tends to increase their propensity to spend online.
MPs want clarity on broadband plans and to scrap 50p tax
The Business Innovations and Skills Committee believes the 'killer app' is not yet driving next generation broadband and cautions government against intervening too early. The report published by the committee supports the 2Mbps Universal Service Commitment however wants more clarity on what this means. Also, it suggests that a full time Digital Britain minister is needed.