Sep
24

Microsoft Pink Phone Details Leaked

This could be just rumors but the impact on the cellphone market if this turns out to be true is going to be huge. The web is abuzz with talks of.. more
Sep
24

Broadband tax could be made law

It looks like the so called broadband tax could be made law within months and that would mean every household with a phone line will be liable for the £6 per.. more
Sep
24

Fighting pirates could push broadband costs up

The government’s ongoing challenge of tackling online piracy on behalf of corporate copyright holders is likely to mean an increase in the cost of subscribing to a broadband service, according to.. more
Sep
24

Satellite broadband provider looks for funding

The government has put aside £200 million for the provision of broadband services to areas where it is currently impossible get to online, and if the satellite broadband provider Avanti get its way, it could be in line for a lot of the cash. Avanti.. more
Sep
24

Mobile broadband providers go on the defensive

Following a recent mobile broadband survey that came up with the average mobile broadband speed as being just 1.1 Mbps, the industry has launched into defence mode. According to one leading mobile broadband provider, 3UK, mobile broadband is more than just about speed as it.. more
Sep
24

BT iPlate should not be purchased

The BT iPlate broadband accelerator has been on the market for some time now. It promises to improve the performance of some broadband connections, but according to one of the providers of this equipment, Solwise, customers should not waste their money on the iPlate. The.. more
Sep
24

Fibrecity demonstrates 100 Mbps broadband

When H2O, now the i3 Group, began work on feeding fibre optic broadband throughout the sewer system of Bournemouth, the town was named “Fibrecity” and now this network is being demonstrated. Fibrecity provides a broadband service that offers up to 100 Mbps, which is twice.. more
Sep
24

GlobeCast to put 2 million euros in UK HD base

The French owned satellite network services firm, GlobeCast, will be investing two million euros in its two UK sites. This will improve the HD services that the firm uses to provide coverage for the European football championships. GlobeCast has the contract with UEFA which manages.. more
Sep
24

BBC should look again at digital spend

With a general election, not that far away the political parties are setting out their stalls and it looks like the BBC could be in for a rough ride should the conservatives win. According to the shadow culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, the BBC will need.. more
Sep
24

Olympics may be shown in 3D

It looks like the BBC is interested in getting involved in the current move to bring 3D TV to the screens of UK viewers. According to Roger Mosey, the director of the BBC’s 2012 Olympic operation, the BBC is already investing in equipment and technology.. more