Category: Broadband
550 community broadband initiatives around the UK
The Community Broadband Network has reported this week that there are 550 community broadband networks around the UK, providing service to around 50,000 people.
Incentives given to residents in Hampshire to drive ADSL take-up
HampshireBroadband is offering people up to £20 cash back when they sign up to an ADSL service from BT Retail.
Could rural areas see WiMax first?
BT is looking at possibly launching its WiMax wireless broadband services to rural areas first.
Northern Ireland reaches 98.5% broadband coverage
Northern Ireland appears to be on target for 100% broadband coverage by the end of 2005.
UK nudging its way up broadband leagues
The UK seems to be improving its standing in comparison to other countries with regards to broadband services. Though this does depend on your view point.
Two more BT exchanges suffer service date delays
Blakesley and Wigmore exchanges have had their RFS dates set back to 31st March 2005.
Six exchanges in Cheshire and Warrington to get SDSL and ADSL
BroadbandCONNECT funded by an RDA has struck a deal resulting in six exchanges getting ADSL and SDSL.
Is UK broadband fast enough?
The speed of the broadband services in the UK is the topic of the BBCs Bill Blog this week.
Project in Somerset to help 1350 companies and 30 communities
West Somerset is due to see £2,300,000 being spent to increase the take up of broadband among businesses.
Telewest to launch PVR with 160GB hard drive
Telewest has announced some details of an agreement with Scientific-Atlanta for the supply of PVRs on their cable TV service.