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Plans by workers at BT (British Telecom) to strike in protest at massive bonuses awarded to the company’s managers and over a two per cent pay rise offer could affect broadband maintenance and troubleshooting services, according to industry observers. Thousands … Continue reading
New broadband forecasts for the UK are good news for broadband operators and service providers. The total number of broadband lines is now expected to be 25.1million by the end of 2014, almost a million more than earlier estimates, according … Continue reading
Pupils at a school in Bury, Greater Manchester, are pioneering a new scheme offering them free wireless broadband access to help them with their learning, and to introduce them to social media. The innovation, at Broad Oak Sports College, is … Continue reading
British Government plans for a tax on fixed telephone lines to pay for the infrastructure to increase broadband speeds in areas with poor access is unfair and unwise, according to a committee of UK Members of Parliament. The Business Innovation … Continue reading
Average mobile broadband speeds for users in the UK stood at just over 1Mb in 2009 – despite providers advertising ever-faster top speeds. New research from more than 6,000 mobile broadband speed tests showed that average speeds rose by just … Continue reading
American business and technology experts are voicing fears that the widespread arrival of Apple's iPad device could threaten the country's national infrastructure, as it might not be able to cope with greater demand from device users. Information Week has reported … Continue reading
Finland has topped the charts when it comes to internet access, leaving countries including the UK in its wake. Eurostat, the official European statistics office, found every company in Finland with 10 or more employees has some form of connection … Continue reading
Government plans to slash the number of people illegally sharing copyrighted material online could cost consumers up to £500million. As part of the Digital Economy Bill due to be passed through parliament in the coming months, Labour is intent on … Continue reading
UK consumers are among the most tech-savvy in the world according to a new report by telecoms watchdog, Ofcom. The survey compared Britain’s use of digital technology with 11 other major economies including France, Germany, Ireland and the USA, and the … Continue reading
The UK is trailing when it comes to access to next-generation broadband, new figures show. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UK is placed 21st out of 30 in terms of speed – below countries … Continue reading