Category: Broadband
EU release 2G spectrum for faster services
The European Union have announced that the Council of Ministers has followed the European Parliament in approving plans to allow the use of 900MHz GSM spectrum for other services such as 3G or newer 4G technologies like LTE.
BT Ireland transfer customers to Vodafone
BT Ireland and Vodafone have signed a deal that will see broadband and voice customers in Ireland transfered to Vodafone.
ISPA Awards 2009 – Winners
The ISPA Award Winners for 2009 have been announced, showcasing excellent service from ISPs including O2 and UK Fast.
How a £2 a month broadband ‘tax’ could deliver next-generation services
Analyst firm Point Topic says Britain could get next-generation broadband for just £2 per month extra on the broadband bill by increase prices by £1.50 to add to the 50p a month Carter Tax.
Digital Champion to focus on poorest six million
The poorest six million will be the primary focus for the Digital Inclusion Champion, Martha Lane Fox.
ISPA announce Internet Hero and Villain Finalists
ISPA have announced the finalists for its Internet Villain and Internet Hero awards which will be decided at their annual award ceremony.
Be in summer offer for students
Be in its latest promotion is offered students 3 months of free broadband.
Tax cuts and incentives to get people off satellite broadband
The UK is not the only country looking at ways to fund broadband infrastructure projects, and Kenya is showing one possible route.
Three-strikes law banned in France
The French Constitutional Council have deemed a law to disconnect users from the Internet at the request of the creative industries as unconstitutional.
BT suggests a charge for video content
Broadband providers appear to be pushing and pulling in a wide number of directions in an attempt to keep the books balanced.