Broadband news
- TalkTalk to launch first ad campaign featuring Tiscali 03 July 2009
TalkTalk has announced it will be launching its first advertising campaign since it acquired troubled broadband operator Tiscali in May. Launching next week, TalkTalk has revealed it has spent a significant seven-figure ... more»
- Andy Murray sends network traffic figures flying 03 July 2009
First we had Top Gear's reveal of The Stig, then the breaking news of Michael Jackson's death and now it's the turn of a British sports star to send broadband traffic figures soaring. Internet service provider ... more»
- BT dubious 50p broadband levy will stretch far enough 02 July 2009
BT has spoken out on the Government's plans to subsidise the roll out of fibre optic broadband across the country with a proposed tax and, unsurprisingly, it is doubtful the money raised will be enough to ... more»
- O2 launches telephone Tech Support service 02 July 2009
Internet service provider and mobile operator, O2 has launched a Tech Support service for all of its home broadband and mobile broadband users today giving customers the chance to rack the brains of its technical ... more»
- Parliament launches inquiry into UK broadband speeds 01 July 2009
Following the publication of Lord Carter's Digital Britain report, Parliament has announced it will be carrying out an inquiry to investigate broadband speeds across the UK. Looking into the ways the Government ... more»
- O2 offers customers free broadband for two months 01 July 2009
O2 is offering two months free subscription to all customers signing up to any of its Home Broadband packages during July. Available immediately, all customers are being given the chance to save up to £44 ... more»
- European Commission gives Carphone the nod to snap up Tiscali 30 June 2009
The European Commission has granted Carphone Warehouse's TalkTalk division clearance to buy up the troubled UK arm of the Italian communications provider Tiscali. This latest announcement sets everything in ... more»
- Virgin Media offers up new movies-on-demand service 30 June 2009
Virgin Media has confirmed it is to team up with Universal Pictures to launch PictureBox, a movies-on-demand TV subscription service available through Virgin Media's TV platform. Available from July, PictureBox ... more»
- Ofcom reports drop in broadband complaints 26 June 2009
Watchdog, Ofcom has confirmed the number of complaints it has received related to broadband and telephone problems has fallen over the past twelve months. However, it has suggested this drop in figures may ... more»
- Michael Jackson death grinds worldwide internet access to a halt 26 June 2009
Internet sites including search giant, Google collapsed under pressure last night as millions used online sources to verify the rumours Michael Jackson had died. Google confirmed to the BBC it feared it ... more»
