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…
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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…
Virgin Media trials longer bandwidth throttling: “ And cutting weekend data allowances Virgin Media’s heaviest cable broadband users will be hit with tighter bandwidth throttling at peak times, as the firm tries to cope with…
Britain’s digital future unveiled: broadband for all and a crackdown on internet pirates Internet users who illegally share copyrighted material such as music and films face prosecution under government proposals which will require service providers…
Editorial: Broadband, a universal right It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the decisions to be taken as a result of Lord Carter’s report on Digital Britain, an interim version of which was published…
Watchdog exposes broadband speed rip-off: “Millions of internet customers are getting less than half the broadband speed they are paying for, restricting their ability to download music, film and games.” (Via Law News from Times…
Victor Keegan: The government must invest in faster broadband: “Victor Keegan: Helping children access the net is great, but the government needs to invest in faster broadband to aid the UK economy” (Via guardian.co.uk Comment…
Comcast users get UK-style capping, throttling: “ Is 120 movies a month enough? The Network Neutrality pigeons are coming home to roost, with Comcast formally announcing a British-style capping regime.… “ (Via The Register –…
BBC iPlayer upgrade prompts new ISP complaints: “ High definition network freezes out the little guy The BBC is facing more criticism that the way it delivers iPlayer traffic will make it harder for smaller…