Net disconnection requires involvement of judge, says Commissioner: “Countries which pass laws allowing for the termination of internet connections used by suspected file-sharers without the oversight of a judge will be breaking EU law, the…
U.K. Bill Cracks Down on Filesharing: “A bill is working its way through Parliament that would fight illegal filesharing, by in part, cutting Internet access to those engaging in the practice.” (Via XBIZ.com | News…
Government confirms plan to disconnect alleged file-sharers: “The Government has confirmed that it will pass legislation allowing for the termination of internet connections used by suspected illegal file-sharers but has not yet said whether the…
EU law does not upset UK plan for file-sharer disconnection, says lawyer: “British ISPs may be forced to disconnect customers accused of file-sharing without the need for a court hearing, according to a legal expert….
EU – European 'internet freedom' law agreed: “(ZDNet UK) Europe is set to get a major overhaul of its telecoms regulation, after the European Parliament and Council of Telecoms Ministers reached a compromise on the…
Is access to the internet now a human right?: “Can checking your e-mail really be a human right? Carphone Warehouse hopes so. After the Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, announced his plans to disconnect persistent internet…
TalkTalk steps up attack on government: “ Dunstone claims broadband tax will disconnect 100,000 Charles Dunstone, the boss of TalkTalk and a Conservative Party donor, has launched an attack on the government’s plan for a…
Illegal internet downloaders may face connection slowdown: “People who persistently download music illegally may have their internet connections slowed rather than cut off.“ (Via Tech and Web from Times Online.)
Average UK broadband just over half advertised speed: “ Half empty? The average downstream speed received by UK households is just 57 per cent of the average advertised rate, according to Ofcom research.… “ (Via…
Millions face telephone tax under Government’s broadband plans for internet: A tax on phone lines could be introduced in an effort to try and extend the reach of super-fast broadband into the countryside. (Via Tech…