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MTV UK joins the video on demand party
mtvOVERDRIVE is billed as 'mtv with extra chips', offering a mix of MTV content for free online.
EastEnders tops BBC TV by broadband trial
The iMP trial by the BBC closed in February 2006, and the list of the top five downloaded shows has now been published.
Find a free hotspot
free-hotspot.com, the website promoting free wireless hotspots internationally have announced a freephone service to Europe to help people locate a free hotspot near to them
Wi-Fi for Westminster Libraries
As part of Westminster's 'Wireless City' project, the council were proud to announce on Thursday the completion of the roll out of Wi-Fi, offering Wireless Internet access, to all 13 of their libraries.
ISPA Announces nominees for Internet Hero and Villain awards
The Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK) is holding its eighth annual UK Internet Industry Awards with a ceremony at the London Marriott in Grosvenor Square on 23 February 2006.
ISPA Annual Charity Cup 2005
The Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK) has raised £5,250 for charity by organising a 5-a-side football event with 21 teams from 20 companies competing. The teams included Register.com, Wanadoo, Ofcom, AOL and Yahoo! among several others. The AOL team took the honours of winning this year's competition.
NTL and Telewest merger nears
Reuters are reporting that a merger of NTL and Telewest is expected to be announced on Monday creating a dominant Cable network operator in the UK.
International Car Free Day – 22nd September
European Mobility Week is running from 18th September to 22nd September, and the last day is intended as a car free day to allow people to see what a difference lower traffic levels will have in urban areas.
BT’s IPTV box probably to retail for £70
One of the key points with IPTV is that it will use a set top box, to help make the service popular in households that do not own a home computer. BT is aiming at charging just £70 for its unit, complete with a built in 80GB hard disk.
The Internet, a personal TV recorder?
BBC News is reporting that the UK is the largest audience for pirated TV programs available on the Internet.