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ISPA announces nominations for Special Awards
The Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA) has announced the nominees in the Special Awards division of the 2005 ISPA Awards. This is the seventh year that the awards are being held with the extra categories above being added in 2001.
Has BT’s rollout plans reduced competition?
ZDNet has highlighted the problem that almost universal rollout of BTs ADSL platform is causing to a number of other broadband projects.
Ofcom ruling on BT line rental delayed
The recent announcement from BT that the standard line rental was to be increased by £1 a month, is still being investigated by Ofcom.
Running Windows? – remember to use Windows Update
In view latest round of worm activity which is targeting port 445 it is time to remind people to ensure they use the appropriate updates from the Windows Update website.
Broadband campaigners raise £510 for charity
Broadband campaigners has raised a grand total of £510 via a sweepstake that was donated to The Downs Syndrome Association. The sweepstake took place in November 2003 to coincide with BTs last large trigger review.
Ofcom to look at BT Retail phone call and line rental packages
Ofcom after receiving representations from 13 interested parties is to launch an investigation into the new residential line rental and phone call packages that BT launched on 1st April 2004.
W32.NetskyB virus hits users’ mailboxes
Viruses are now commonplace in users' mailboxes and more ISPs are filtering viruses before they even reach the user. Users are also getting wiser by buying anti-virus software and not opening executable attachments. Symantec, one of the leading Anti-virus software vendors, has more information on the W32.NetskyB (also known as W32/Moodown.B) virus as well as instructions on how to remove it.
BT launch The Internet Green X Code
BT has launched a simple Green X Code for the Internet. The code is designed to encourage children to Stop, Think and Stay Safe when using the Internet.
Government tax concessions help employees buy PCs for home
The UK Government has introduced legislation to promote IT literacy among the UK population by bringing in tax breaks for employees' computers at home to achieve their goal to get the UK online by 2005. This not only includes the hardware but associated installation and support services. The system works by paying for the hardware and services from gross pre-tax salaries, thereby reducing the Taxable income and National Insurance Contributions payable.