At 23:55 on 31 January 2006, Genie Group released the second Genie out of it’s big, magic, shopping comparison lamp - DVD Genie!
DVD Genie helps consumers to compare all the best internet DVD rental providers. The site is currently in beta phase, but is (hopefully) fully functional.
Please spare a moment and check out DVD Genie:
http://www.dvdgenie.co.uk
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Archive for January, 2006
DVD Genie launched - go check it out!
Published by scaredygenie January 31st, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsWanadoo 8Mb broadband under scrutiny
Published by scaredygenie January 31st, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsThe Advertising Standard’s Authority is reportedly taking a closer look at Wanadoo’s 8Mb broadband claims, following complaints from customers and rival ISPs.
This is all to do with the way that ISPs tend to promote their fastest speeds, and Wanadoo certainly isn’t the only ISP guilty of this. Wanadoo advertises that its customers can get ‘up […]
ISP Aramiska bites the dust (suddenly)
Published by scaredygenie January 31st, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsAramiska, an ISP using satellite technology to offer broadband in areas without DSL or cable access, has unexpectedly shut up shop, leaving customers stranded.
A note on Aramiska’s website reads: “We regret to inform you that Aramiska and its services are shutting down and the company will be unable to provide you with internet access after […]
Super-fast broadband for just £200m!
Published by scaredygenie January 26th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsYes, it’s true. You can get super-fast broadband, video-on-demand and telephone with Homechoice broadband for just £200m. And they say prices are coming down
Read more at today.reuters.co.uk/new…
AOL takes bold step into LLU
Published by scaredygenie January 26th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsAOL, still looking for ways to recover its lost dominance of the internet access marketplace, has announced that it is investing up to £120m in local loop unbundling (LLU). If all goes well, AOL will be able to offer telephone and high-speed broadband direct to the customer.
Read more at […]
AOL speed increases and price-drop!
Published by scaredygenie January 16th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsAgain! Will it ever stop?
The Silver and Gold packages have been increased to 1Mbps and 2Mbps respectively and the Silver package has also droppped by £3 to £14.99 / month - making it a much better deal. Again, no bandwidth caps and lots of extras and features.
The platinum package still comes with a […]
I’ve heard some news today from a genie reader that any any email originating from a Wanadoo or Freeserve address is refused by the Tesco.net and Tiscali.net servers. What does this mean? Well, anyone with a Wanadoo / Freeserve account who is trying to send mail to any friends using Tesco or Tiscali may not […]
Internet telephone calls, get ‘em while they’re ‘ot
Published by scaredygenie January 14th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsTesco - the supermarket-giant-turned-broadband-provider-among-other-things - has jumped on the VOIP bandwagon, sorry, I mean is making “this technology [VOIP] appealing to a mass market for the first time ever and make 2006 the year of the internet phone”.Read more at www.tescocorporate.com/…
shhhh! We hear a rumour that Seriously Internet are currently trialling there 8mb broadband, and that it’ll soon be up and running. If you sign up to 2Mb broadband now, you’ll get a free upgrade come the revolution.
Read more at www.broadbandgenie.co.u…
IC24 Broadband - 8Mbps for less than a tenner a month!?
Published by scaredygenie January 14th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsWe’ve just notices that IC24 broadband has upped its speed to (up to) 8mb - faaaaaaaaaast. And it’s only a tenner a month for the first six months, and then £16.99/month after that (pretty darn cheap).
The speed you’ll actually get does, of course, depend on where you live…Read more at […]
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