Mar
23

Glasgow and Edinburgh to get superfast broadband

Two cities in Scotland are to benefit from the £1.5 billion investment by BT to create a super fast broadband network covering around half of the UK’s households. Work is due.. more
Mar
23

Mobile broadband to hit one billion by 2013

It would seem that there is no let up in the demand for mobile broadband services in fact, according to recent research, by 2013 if current trends continue there will be.. more
Mar
23

Sky’s not the limit for next gen

Satellite and broadband provider BSkyB has been voicing its opinion on the roll out of the much awaited next generation broadband service. BSkyB believes that the government and the regulator Ofcom.. more
Mar
23

O2 to offer free iPhones

The Apple iPhone is a particularly interesting phone, not just because it offers unlimited internet browsing but just because of the general concept of the phone, which has not been matched yet by any rival. The UK user will soon be able to pick up.. more
Mar
23

BSkyB thinks BBC should think more local

The satellite and broadband provider BSkyB has been stirring things up recently about Ofcom’s plans for the BBC to help out with the cost of rolling out next generation broadband. BSkyB seems to think that the inclusion of the BBC in what is internet service.. more
Mar
23

Sci-Fi Channel to show new “Knight Rider”

In these days of cutbacks, broadcasters have to keep up investments into new and exciting programmes, otherwise viewers are likely to find something else worth watching and end up being hooked. To this end the Sci Fi Channel has secured the UK rights to a.. more
Mar
23

BSkyB will appeal ITV stake decision

It has been a long time coming but finally the satellite provider, BSkyB, has been given permission to appeal against the competition commission’s decision over the 17.9 per cent holding that it has in the rival broadcaster ITV. Whatever the outcome this decision will draw.. more
Mar
23

BBC increases online spending

The BBC Trust has allowed the BBC to increase its online spending by around twenty seven per cent, taking it up to over £145 million per year, over the next three years. At the same time the BBC was given permission to make £400 million.. more
Mar
23

Freeview porn appears on Tesco TV screens

Customers in the Bursledon Tesco branch near Southampton in Hampshire, were treated to a quick glimpse of Freeview porn the other day, as all of the twenty TV sets displayed in the 24 Hour store switched channels to an adult channel. The channel turned out.. more
Mar
23

Sony Ericsson anticipates fourth consecutive loss

Handset maker Sony Ericsson expects to report a loss of between €340 million and €390 million (£297m and £341m) for the first quarter of 2009. Shipments are expected to drop by 8 million units (36%) on year. This is compounded by the average selling price.. more