Nov
30

Viewers want more standard Freeview channels

In a recent survey, Ofcom questioned 1,000 people to find out what was preferred amongst several options. The options were extra standard definition Freeview channels, local television, high definition, wireless home.. more
Nov
30

Virgin will launch 50Mbps broadband in 2008

Virgin Media has confirmed that it will launch 50 megabits per second broadband across its network in 2008. Recent trials of the service have proved successful, and will be expanded. A.. more
Nov
30

Half-price V+ for Christmas

Virgin Media has cut the price of V+ installation by half, and the offer will continue until the end of 2007. Customers will be able to get the V+ high definition.. more
Nov
30

Two new documentary channels on Top Up TV

Top Up TV has added programmes from two new documentary channels to its digital terrestrial Anytime service. The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network programmes will be available on Anytime from Friday 23 November 2007. The History Channel covers a variety of topics, including.. more
Nov
29

Ofcom updates mobile number porting rules

Telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has introduced new rules which will make it easier for mobile phone users to keep their phone number if they move to a different provider. Under the new regulations, consumers will be able to receive calls on their existing number within 2.. more
Nov
29

Cisco IP phones vulnerable to eavesdropping

Cisco’s 7900 Series of IP phones has been shown to have a vulnerability in the Extension Mobility feature, which a hacker could exploit to eavesdrop on calls. Extension Mobility allows users to configure a Cisco IP phone as their own. When the feature is enabled.. more
Nov
29

Venturer launching SHD7001 low-cost HD DVD player

Venturer is launching its SHD7001 HD DvD player in late December. The low-cost, standalone player is similar to the SHD7000 model, which Venturer demonstrated at the IFA exhibition in August. The player is compatible with 720p and 1080i high definition and can upscale standard definition.. more
Nov
29

Google announces My Location service

Google has announced version 2.0 of Google Maps for mobile, featuring a beta version of ‘My Location’, a new navigation service. Unlike most navigation systems, My Location doesn’t use GPS (global positioning satellite) technology. Instead it uses cell tower ID information to find a users.. more
Nov
29

Arqiva distributes content for IPTV Corp. in Europe

IPTV Corporation, an interactive TV company based in Los Angeles, has selected Arqiva as its Direct-To-Home (DTH) content distribution platform for the European market. Arqiva secured the deal after acquiring two teleports and fibre networks in the United States. The company is now well-positioned to.. more
Nov
29

Virgin Media in washout

Normally for cable companies it’s the cables that are causing the problems, but at the Informa European Media Leaders Summit in London, it seemed to be a bit of a washout. This happened when the head of content for Virgin Media Malcolm Wall, was giving.. more