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- BE delighted as BT prepares to share its broadband infrastructure 09 February 2010 | Comment
BT has announced it’s working towards encouraging all internet service providers to open up their own infrastructures to their competitors in an effort to increase broadband coverage across the country.
This week,... more» - Online campaign raises child abuse awareness with cartoons 09 February 2010 | Comment
It’s a sad fact that children as young as five years old are targeted by abusers online. So, it makes sense to raise awareness of online safety by sending a message straight to them, in a way they can... more» - Could the three strikes law breach Human Rights? 08 February 2010 | Comment
There’s another spanner in the works for the Digital Economy Bill as a group of MPs and peers have warned it could potentially breach the rights of internet users. The Joint Select Committee on Human... more» - BT customer quoted £45,000 for broadband upgrade 08 February 2010 | Comment
A couple hoping to kit themselves up with a speedier broadband service for their home and bed and breakfast business were shocked to receive an estimated bill of £45,000 by provider BT. Ray and Frei... more» - TalkTalk security expert exposes P2P alternatives 05 February 2010 | Comment
In an effort to shed some light on WiFi safety and the dangers of WiFi hacking Matt Roburgh, a security expert working on behalf of internet service provider TalkTalk, has spoken out on the practicalities of... more» - TalkTalk survey reveals childrens' inappropriate web use 05 February 2010 | Comment
Many children are getting away with inappropriate behaviour online because their parents lack the understanding and awareness of their internet habits; that’s according to a recent study by internet service... more» - Aussie ISP cleared of copyright infringement claims 04 February 2010 | Comment
Is it a sign of things to come for broadband providers in the UK? The Australian Federal Court has found an Australian internet service provider not responsible for copyright offence committed by its customers. The Australian... more» - Another setback for Digital Economy Bill as MP resigns 04 February 2010 | 1Comment
The Digital Economy Bill has hit yet another snag this week as it was announced Labour MP Siôn Simon, the MP in charge of leading the Bill through parliament, is to step down. The Digital Economy Bill,... more» - Stephen Fry confirms TalkTalk protest competition winner 03 February 2010 | Comment
Back in December, Stephen Fry agreed to judge a competition, launched by internet service provider TalkTalk, to protest against the proposed “Three Strikes” law. Offering a prize of £3,000 for... more» - Virgin Media details new HD TV channels coming this year 03 February 2010 | Comment
As part of the growing range of HD channels on its TV service Virgin Media has announced it will shortly be offering Eurosport HD to its selection, at no extra cost for customers on its ‘XL’ TV... more»
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