News Archive - Articles Published in Broadband
200Mbps Home Broadband Moves Closer28 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonMotorola has suggested that home broadband capable of speeds of 200Mbps is a step closer after Virgin Media chose the firm's termination system to power its new network.
3 Million Homes in Broadband 'Notspots'27 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonNew BBC-commissioned research reveals the areas of the UK that cannot access 2Mbps broadband.
Netbooks 'Will Boost Mobile Broadband'26 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonMobile broadband is set to rise in popularity because of the number of people buying netbooks.
Social Networks 'Storing Deleted Photos'22 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonResearchers find that a number of popular websites keep users' photos - even after they have been deleted.
Google Data 'Can Predict Pandemics'20 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonOne of Google's founders has said that the company's search data can help predict pandemics - assuming it does not have to delete the information after six months.
Government Spending £1m on Broadband Boost19 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe government is investing £1 million into the development of faster broadband technologies.
Multiple Passwords 'Most Important' Part of Web Security18 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonInternet users should use various strong passwords to ensure that fraudsters do not get 'the keys to the kingdom' if a password is lost.
Government Unveils Mobile Broadband Plans15 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe government has revealed a series of measures to ensure 99 percent of the UK population is able to receive mobile broadband.
Consumer Panel Aiming to Connect Whole UK14 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe Communications Consumer Panel is set to focus its efforts on helping the 40 percent of the UK who are not yet online.
Virgin Media Eases Traffic Restrictions14 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonUK's fastest broadband provider has upped daily download allowances.
Google Unveils New Search Technologies13 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonInternet giant Google offers a glimpse of what it believes will be the future of internet use.
File-sharers 'Should be Disconnected'12 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonPeople who illegally share files online should have their broadband connection disconnected if they ignore warnings to stop, according to an alliance of creative industries.
Tighter Rules on Internet Shopping Rejected11 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonGovernment believes current laws are enough to stop children buying unsuitable items online - if they are enforced properly.
EC Seeking Increased Oversight of Internet08 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe European commissioner for communications has called for extra governmental control of the internet.
Families 'Would Cut Back on Food Before Broadband'07 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonNew research reveals how important a broadband connection is to British families.
Number of Hijacked Computers 'Increasing'07 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonAn IT security firm has reported a large rise in the number of computers hijacked by hackers since the beginning of the year.
Virgin Media Tests 200Mbps Broadband06 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonBroadband provider is running a pilot scheme of 200Mbps broadband in a number of households in Kent.
Satellite Broadband Firm Launches UK Service06 May 2009 | by Jayne DavisonEutelsat claims technology will help make universal broadband in the UK 'a reality'.
Google Talks Up Book Search30 Apr 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe internet search giant has been listing the benefits of book search technology following news that the US department of justice is investigating its deal with the Author's Guild.
Home Office Accused of Phorm 'Collusion'29 Apr 2009 | by Jayne DavisonEmails between Phorm and Home Office described as 'jaw dropping' by Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman.