Category: Broadband

In an attempt to make people more aware of the security risks of running an unprotected computer connected to the Internet a new UK government website has been started.

A scheme to boost broadband coverage in Cumbria and North Lancashire to around 95% is due to start this week.

Everyone always likes to think the UK is right at the top, but the latest OECD data puts the UK firmly in the middle ground.

Broadband in its various forms is now making up 55.7% of the Internet connections in the UK.

ITV is one of the latest broadcasters to move into the broadband arena with its trial of ITV Local.

The Telegraph newspaper is reporting that Sky are set to announce an up to £150m takeover of EasyNet in the coming week.

www.samknows.com/broadband has published a list of the exchanges where the unbundled ADSL2+ service from Be is available.

Broadband users have for some time been making use of their connections for downloading music, often over peer-to-peer (p2p) networks which have included both legal and illegal downloads, a matter discussed in the press every few days with legal action taken against a few users to make an example of copyright abuse. The Internet however offers many opportunities for new talent to shine whether it is in writing, music, film or any other area.

It seems usage allowances and fair use continues to be a news issue.

The Scottish Executive is inviting tenders for providing broadband with a speed of at least 8Mbps to schools, libraries and council offices in the south of Scotland.