Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:11 GMTBroadbandchoice.co.uk's news service brings you up-to-date breaking news from the broadband industry.http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/york-council-hoping-fibre-broadband-will-attract-businesses-801283686/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/york-council-hoping-fibre-broadband-will-attract-businesses-801283686/ The fibre optic broadband network in York is being used to encourage businesses to move to the city. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-yorkshire-council-urges-support-for-broadband-plan-801283056/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-yorkshire-council-urges-support-for-broadband-plan-801283056/ Residents in east Yorkshire have been called on to complete questionnaires on broadband speeds. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:04:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/north-tyneside-set-to-exceed-national-super-fast-broadband-target-801282526/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/north-tyneside-set-to-exceed-national-super-fast-broadband-target-801282526/ Some 91 per cent of North Tyneside properties are in line to receive super-fast broadband access by 2015. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:44 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-offers-wi-fi-without-a-landline-through-new-web-cube-801281830/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-offers-wi-fi-without-a-landline-through-new-web-cube-801281830/ The new Web Cube from 3 Mobile can connect up to five devices to the internet simultaneously. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/akamai-finds-uk-has-17th-fastest-broadband-in-europe-801281236/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/akamai-finds-uk-has-17th-fastest-broadband-in-europe-801281236/ Britain's average broadband speed is just 5.1Mbps, Akamai has claimed. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:01:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-moves-finchampstead-fibre-broadband-forward-to-june-801280484/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-moves-finchampstead-fibre-broadband-forward-to-june-801280484/ Residents in Finchampstead are set to gain access to super-fast broadband from BT in the coming months. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/alasdair-allan-msp-calls-for-faster-western-isles-broadband-801279800/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/alasdair-allan-msp-calls-for-faster-western-isles-broadband-801279800/ Faster broadband is needed across the Western Isles, according to Alasdair Allan MSP. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:52:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-over-half-of-broadband-homes-adopt-networking-tech-801279096/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-over-half-of-broadband-homes-adopt-networking-tech-801279096/ Futuresource Consulting has claimed more than half of broadband homes use networking technology. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:04:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/survey-finds-hotel-guests-expect-free-wi-fi-801278465/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/survey-finds-hotel-guests-expect-free-wi-fi-801278465/ The Mystery Dining Company has found at least eight in ten consumers consider Wi-Fi access when choosing a hotel. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:59:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/norfolk-politicians-back-super-fast-broadband-project-801277767/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/norfolk-politicians-back-super-fast-broadband-project-801277767/ Broadband plans from Norfolk County Council have been supported by local politicians. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:53 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/south-gloucestershire-council-could-begin-broadband-work-this-year-801277088/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/south-gloucestershire-council-could-begin-broadband-work-this-year-801277088/ Work to improve super-fast broadband connectivity across South Gloucestershire could begin in December. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:55:33 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/shropshire-council-super-fast-broadband-strategy-wins-approval-801276462/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/shropshire-council-super-fast-broadband-strategy-wins-approval-801276462/ Work can now commence on Shropshire Council's super-fast broadband project. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:01:16 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/welsh-government-identifies-areas-in-need-of-broadband-intervention-801275886/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/welsh-government-identifies-areas-in-need-of-broadband-intervention-801275886/ Welsh communities excluded from private sector super-fast broadband rollouts are set to benefit from state funding. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-everything-everywhere-win-extension-to-4g-trial-801275205/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-everything-everywhere-win-extension-to-4g-trial-801275205/ The trial of 4G broadband technology in Cornwall has been extended until the end of June. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:03:17 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wi-fi-to-be-rolled-out-at-120-tube-stations-801274634/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wi-fi-to-be-rolled-out-at-120-tube-stations-801274634/ Transport for London has revealed 120 London Underground stations will gain access to Wi-Fi before the Olympics. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:57:57 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-delivers-faster-broadband-to-69500-more-scottish-properties-801273904/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-delivers-faster-broadband-to-69500-more-scottish-properties-801273904/ An additional 14 Scottish communities have gained access to BT's fast copper broadband service. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:59:10 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/org-says-mobile-broadband-providers-are-blocking-tor-801273330/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/org-says-mobile-broadband-providers-are-blocking-tor-801273330/ The Open Rights Group has claimed some mobile broadband providers are preventing customers from accessing the online anonymity website Tor. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:53:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/herefordshire-council-planning-6m-broadband-investment-801272636/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/herefordshire-council-planning-6m-broadband-investment-801272636/ Some £6 million of Herefordshire Council's 2012-13 budget could be allocated to a major broadband project. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/norfolk-broadband-campaign-backed-by-older-internet-users-801272082/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/norfolk-broadband-campaign-backed-by-older-internet-users-801272082/ Silver surfers are supporting an initiative that aims to significantly improve broadband connectivity in Norfolk. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:49 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mps-back-98-4g-coverage-proposals-801271334/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mps-back-98-4g-coverage-proposals-801271334/ Plans to deliver 4G technology to 98 per cent of the population have been backed by MPs. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:03:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brocade-warns-of-threats-to-4g-mobile-broadband-potential-801270730/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brocade-warns-of-threats-to-4g-mobile-broadband-potential-801270730/ Outdated IT networks could hold back 4G mobile broadband services. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:04:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/spectrum-interactive-rolling-out-wi-fi-to-600-premier-inns-801270017/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/spectrum-interactive-rolling-out-wi-fi-to-600-premier-inns-801270017/ Premier Inn has chosen Spectrum Interactive as its exclusive Wi-Fi provider. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:01:06 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/holkham-estate-calls-for-faster-norfolk-broadband-801269513/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/holkham-estate-calls-for-faster-norfolk-broadband-801269513/ Norfolk's Holkham Estate is aiming to attract new businesses, but is being held back by slow broadband. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:56:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-reveals-scottish-wi-fi-hotspot-numbers-have-reached-320000-801268792/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-reveals-scottish-wi-fi-hotspot-numbers-have-reached-320000-801268792/ BT has rolled out nearly 320,000 wireless access points across Scotland. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mark-prisk-says-fast-broadband-does-not-increase-cyber-crime-risk-801268324/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mark-prisk-says-fast-broadband-does-not-increase-cyber-crime-risk-801268324/ Business Minister Mark Prisk has claimed SMEs are not more vulnerable to online crime as a result of faster broadband connectivity. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:05:49 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/400-raf-leeming-residents-to-receive-10mbps-wireless-broadband-801267565/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/400-raf-leeming-residents-to-receive-10mbps-wireless-broadband-801267565/ Residents at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire are set to gain access to a fast wireless broadband service. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:02:26 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/lord-smith-says-faster-broadband-will-boost-film-industry-801266973/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/lord-smith-says-faster-broadband-will-boost-film-industry-801266973/ The British film industry would be given a boost if faster broadband was available, according to a new report from Lord Smith. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:16 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/helen-goodman-mp-argues-4g-delays-cost-uk-1m-per-day-801266253/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/helen-goodman-mp-argues-4g-delays-cost-uk-1m-per-day-801266253/ The British economy is being hurt by the delay to the rollout of 4G mobile broadband technology, according to Helen Goodman MP. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:01:29 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tourism-expert-states-importance-of-reliable-broadband-801265691/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tourism-expert-states-importance-of-reliable-broadband-801265691/ The owner of an award-winning restaurant in rural Scotland has said quality internet access is important to tourists. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:58:43 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-keen-to-push-on-with-4g-rollout-801264911/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-keen-to-push-on-with-4g-rollout-801264911/ Everything Everywhere has said it is eager to begin rolling out 4G mobile broadband technology before the spectrum auction. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:52:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brighton-mp-says-city-must-be-included-in-urban-broadband-scheme-801264224/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brighton-mp-says-city-must-be-included-in-urban-broadband-scheme-801264224/ Caroline Lucas MP has argued Brighton and Hove should be given the chance to bid for state urban broadband funding. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:55:59 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-broadband-subscriber-numbers-rose-by-17m-in-q3-801263885/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-broadband-subscriber-numbers-rose-by-17m-in-q3-801263885/ An estimated 17.4 million new broadband connections were added during the third quarter of last year. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-providers-to-give-tips-on-tackling-notspots-801263511/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-providers-to-give-tips-on-tackling-notspots-801263511/ The government has asked network operators to identify notspots and offer advice on how to wipe them out. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:57:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/neelie-kroes-says-ecommerce-needs-serious-broadband-bandwidth-801262956/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/neelie-kroes-says-ecommerce-needs-serious-broadband-bandwidth-801262956/ Improvements to online shopping will require greater bandwidth, according to EC vice president Neelie Kroes. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:59 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-proposes-98-4g-mobile-broadband-coverage-801262246/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-proposes-98-4g-mobile-broadband-coverage-801262246/ An obligation for operators to deliver 4G services to at least 98 per cent of the UK has been proposed by Ofcom. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:55:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-specialist-ags-secures-data-centre-funding-801261608/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-specialist-ags-secures-data-centre-funding-801261608/ Leader of the FibreNet broadband project AGS has announced £1.2 million of investment in a new data centre development. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:50:46 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tim-farron-mp-says-first-rural-4g-trial-should-be-in-cumbria-801260973/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tim-farron-mp-says-first-rural-4g-trial-should-be-in-cumbria-801260973/ The government has been urged to trial 4G technology in rural Cumbria. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:14:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-broadband-grants-for-14-north-yorks-communities-801259676/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-broadband-grants-for-14-north-yorks-communities-801259676/ Villages across North Yorkshire have been awarded funding for wireless broadband networks. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:06:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-includes-more-gloucestershire-homes-in-fibre-broadband-plans-801259104/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-includes-more-gloucestershire-homes-in-fibre-broadband-plans-801259104/ Super-fast broadband will be available to 52,000 more properties in Gloucestershire by the end of the year. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:49 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/arieso-finds-1-of-mobile-broadband-users-consume-half-of-data-801258375/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/arieso-finds-1-of-mobile-broadband-users-consume-half-of-data-801258375/ A minority of "extreme" mobile broadband users generate half of all data traffic, a new study has found. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:58:56 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/report-predicts-60-rise-in-broadband-subscribers-by-2015-801257739/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/report-predicts-60-rise-in-broadband-subscribers-by-2015-801257739/ A significant increase in global broadband customer numbers has been predicted by IHS iSuppli. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:00:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/free-conference-centre-wi-fi-campaign-backed-by-wyboston-lakes-801257003/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/free-conference-centre-wi-fi-campaign-backed-by-wyboston-lakes-801257003/ Conference centre Wyboston Lakes is supporting the Conference Cloud wireless broadband campaign. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:53:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/sussex-enterprise-says-slow-broadband-holds-back-businesses-801256481/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/sussex-enterprise-says-slow-broadband-holds-back-businesses-801256481/ Mark Froud of Sussex Enterprise has warned businesses are being restricted by slow broadband. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:02:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-claims-to-offer-up-to-4mbps-mobile-broadband-speeds-801255706/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-claims-to-offer-up-to-4mbps-mobile-broadband-speeds-801255706/ Speeds of between 1Mbps and 4Mbps are offered by the 3 Mobile network. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:01:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/expert-says-northants-set-for-significant-broadband-speed-boost-801255162/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/expert-says-northants-set-for-significant-broadband-speed-boost-801255162/ Broadband speeds in Northamptonshire are set to rise substantially in the coming years. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:02:35 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-bringing-faster-broadband-to-more-cambridgeshire-properties-801254370/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-bringing-faster-broadband-to-more-cambridgeshire-properties-801254370/ Another 34,000 properties across Cambridgeshire will benefit from BT's latest copper broadband upgrades. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:57:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cbi-scotland-calls-for-business-oriented-high-speed-broadband-801253867/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cbi-scotland-calls-for-business-oriented-high-speed-broadband-801253867/ Businesses in Scotland need next-generation broadband access, CBI Scotland has argued. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:03:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-fibre-broadband-rollout-hailed-by-west-yorks-businesses-801253074/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-fibre-broadband-rollout-hailed-by-west-yorks-businesses-801253074/ Plans to bring fibre optic broadband to more parts of West Yorkshire have been welcomed by the local business community. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:04:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-praised-for-kaber-mobile-broadband-project-801251853/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-praised-for-kaber-mobile-broadband-project-801251853/ Service provider 3 Mobile has been praised for rolling out free mobile broadband in the village of Kaber. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:01:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/superfast-cornwall-extends-fibre-broadband-to-five-more-communities-801251610/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/superfast-cornwall-extends-fibre-broadband-to-five-more-communities-801251610/ Trispen is one of the latest rural communities to gain access to super-fast broadband. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:58:31 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-shows-broadband-users-flock-to-ecommerce-sites-on-boxing-day-801250895/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-shows-broadband-users-flock-to-ecommerce-sites-on-boxing-day-801250895/ Some 96.2 million visits to ecommerce sites were made on December 26th. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:58:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcs-residents-invited-to-back-broadband-fund-applications-801249845/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcs-residents-invited-to-back-broadband-fund-applications-801249845/ Council chiefs in Worcestershire have called for residents to submit expressions of interest for super-fast broadband funding. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:01:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dungannon-councillor-hits-out-at-slow-broadband-801249292/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dungannon-councillor-hits-out-at-slow-broadband-801249292/ Some County Tyrone residents have little or no broadband access. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:08:58 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rolling-out-fast-copper-broadband-to-130000-welsh-properties-801248420/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rolling-out-fast-copper-broadband-to-130000-welsh-properties-801248420/ Residents in 33 Welsh communities are set to benefit from BT's latest round of copper broadband upgrades. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:46 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-demands-confirmation-of-4g-schedule-801247862/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-demands-confirmation-of-4g-schedule-801247862/ Ofcom has been urged to guarantee that the 4G spectrum auction will take place next year. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:59:29 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-launch-4g-mobile-broadband-trial-in-thames-valley-801247037/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-launch-4g-mobile-broadband-trial-in-thames-valley-801247037/ A trial of 4G technology will be conducted in parts of the Thames Valley next year. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:59:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-to-expand-north-wales-fibre-optic-broadband-coverage-801246418/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-to-expand-north-wales-fibre-optic-broadband-coverage-801246418/ More than 32,000 north Wales properties will gain access to super-fast broadband from BT over the coming months. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:02:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/apogee-to-offer-10mbps-astra2connect-satellite-broadband-801245595/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/apogee-to-offer-10mbps-astra2connect-satellite-broadband-801245595/ A new deal has been reached between satellite operator SES and Rustyice Solutions, the parent of Apogee Internet UK. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:52:17 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mcdonalds-finds-london-restaurants-top-wi-fi-usage-801244963/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mcdonalds-finds-london-restaurants-top-wi-fi-usage-801244963/ London branches of McDonald's generate the most wireless internet usage. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:07:10 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tariff-consultancy-predicts-customer-growth-and-lower-costs-for-lte-801244159/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tariff-consultancy-predicts-customer-growth-and-lower-costs-for-lte-801244159/ LTE mobile broadband services are set to have significantly more subscribers by the end of 2016. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:57:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/rory-stewart-mp-says-rural-britain-needs-4g-mobile-broadband-801243493/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/rory-stewart-mp-says-rural-britain-needs-4g-mobile-broadband-801243493/ Rural locations could "die out and disappear" without 4G connectivity, Rory Stewart MP has said. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:59:42 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/derbyshire-council-calls-for-super-fast-broadband-champions-801242704/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/derbyshire-council-calls-for-super-fast-broadband-champions-801242704/ Volunteers are needed to help with Derbyshire's broadband plans. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:59:31 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/west-sussex-council-chief-questions-broadband-spending-801242005/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/west-sussex-council-chief-questions-broadband-spending-801242005/ Broadband may not be a funding priority for West Sussex County Council. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:02:42 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/gfirst-talks-up-demand-for-faster-broadband-in-gloucestershire-801241306/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/gfirst-talks-up-demand-for-faster-broadband-in-gloucestershire-801241306/ Gloucestershire residents are eager to receive faster broadband, according to GFirst. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:03:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/report-finds-11-of-brits-have-never-been-online-801240769/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/report-finds-11-of-brits-have-never-been-online-801240769/ Eurostat has discovered 11 per cent of Brits aged 16 to 74 have never used the internet. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:01:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-to-spend-1-5bn-on-network-upgrades-801239973/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-to-spend-1-5bn-on-network-upgrades-801239973/ The networks of Orange and T-Mobile are set to be enhanced with £1.5 billion of investment from Everything Everywhere. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:59:35 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-warns-of-low-super-fast-broadband-uptake-801239338/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-warns-of-low-super-fast-broadband-uptake-801239338/ Just four per cent of UK households are signed up to super-fast broadband. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:57:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/eurostat-reports-rise-in-broadband-uptake-from-uk-enterprises-801238599/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/eurostat-reports-rise-in-broadband-uptake-from-uk-enterprises-801238599/ Some 87 per cent of British businesses have fixed broadband and 52 per cent have a mobile connection. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:28 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-hails-progress-on-freeing-up-publicly-held-spectrum-801238064/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-hails-progress-on-freeing-up-publicly-held-spectrum-801238064/ Spectrum that can be used to improve mobile broadband services is being released by the public sector. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:24:05 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/expert-says-connected-devices-put-strain-on-wireless-broadband-801237201/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/expert-says-connected-devices-put-strain-on-wireless-broadband-801237201/ Smartphones, tablets and other wireless gadgets are putting increasing pressure on spectrum. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:59:49 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wispire-wireless-broadband-rollout-reaches-postwick-801236636/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wispire-wireless-broadband-rollout-reaches-postwick-801236636/ Postwick is the latest village to gain access to Wispire high-speed wireless broadband. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:17:47 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tp-link-finds-51-of-brits-want-faster-broadband-801235858/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tp-link-finds-51-of-brits-want-faster-broadband-801235858/ The majority of Brits are keen to access a faster internet connection. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:53:53 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fsb-says-lack-of-broadband-is-a-barrier-to-online-trading-801235182/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fsb-says-lack-of-broadband-is-a-barrier-to-online-trading-801235182/ Small firms are being put off trading online by a lack of high-speed broadband access. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:54:05 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-warns-of-delay-in-rural-broadband-rollouts-801234501/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-warns-of-delay-in-rural-broadband-rollouts-801234501/ The Countryside Alliance has argued it is taking too long to deploy super-fast broadband in rural areas. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:01:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/arlene-foster-welcomes-inclusion-of-belfast-in-urban-broadband-fund-801233902/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/arlene-foster-welcomes-inclusion-of-belfast-in-urban-broadband-fund-801233902/ Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has praised the decision to give Belfast a chunk of the £100 million urban broadband funding package. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:02:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ms3-communications-to-rollout-hull-fibre-broadband-network-801233169/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ms3-communications-to-rollout-hull-fibre-broadband-network-801233169/ A new fibre optic network operator is set to enter the market in Hull. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oecd-says-wireless-broadband-driving-high-speed-internet-growth-801232482/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oecd-says-wireless-broadband-driving-high-speed-internet-growth-801232482/ Demand from wireless broadband subscribers is contributing to growth in high-speed broadband services. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:50:42 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-75-of-uk-homes-have-internet-access-801231793/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-75-of-uk-homes-have-internet-access-801231793/ Internet access is now available in the vast majority of British households. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:58:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nfu-warns-4g-mobile-broadband-rollout-could-miss-rural-areas-801231132/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nfu-warns-4g-mobile-broadband-rollout-could-miss-rural-areas-801231132/ Rural communities could miss out on the benefits of 4G mobile broadband. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:53:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tesco-rolls-out-nationwide-wi-fi-in-extra-stores-801230468/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/tesco-rolls-out-nationwide-wi-fi-in-extra-stores-801230468/ Free Wi-Fi is now available to all customers visiting Tesco Extra shops. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:50:44 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/erewash-residents-urged-to-get-behind-broadband-plan-801229925/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/erewash-residents-urged-to-get-behind-broadband-plan-801229925/ Derbyshire County Council is encouraging residents in Erewash to complete an online survey on broadband connectivity. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:01:23 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/registration-opens-for-14th-ispa-awards-801229267/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/registration-opens-for-14th-ispa-awards-801229267/ Broadband providers can now put themselves forward for one or more of the 13 categories at the 2012 ISPA Awards. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:53:01 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cityfibre-warns-100m-govt-broadband-funding-is-not-enough-801228622/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cityfibre-warns-100m-govt-broadband-funding-is-not-enough-801228622/ More funding is needed if the government is to achieve its broadband goals, according to CityFibre. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:06:58 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/net-index-finds-uk-trailing-european-rivals-on-broadband-speed-801227920/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/net-index-finds-uk-trailing-european-rivals-on-broadband-speed-801227920/ The UK's average download speed of 11.36Mbps is just the 37th fastest in the world. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:57:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/govt-map-charts-super-fast-broadband-availability-801227354/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/govt-map-charts-super-fast-broadband-availability-801227354/ A new government broadband map shows super-fast connectivity is available to 58 per cent of the population. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:54:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-says-cornwall-4g-trial-achieves-adsl-speeds-801226611/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-says-cornwall-4g-trial-achieves-adsl-speeds-801226611/ Participants in the Cornish trial of 4G mobile broadband are receiving average speeds of 6Mbps. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:53:37 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcs-county-council-states-importance-of-8-5m-broadband-plan-801225282/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcs-county-council-states-importance-of-8-5m-broadband-plan-801225282/ Councillor Simon Geraghty has said Worcestershire's £8.5 million broadband scheme will do more than boost the profits of private telecoms firms. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:53:21 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-wi-fi-hub-available-now-801224724/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-wi-fi-hub-available-now-801224724/ The new Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub from 3 Mobile has now hit the market. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:50:38 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/high-speed-wireless-broadband-rolled-out-in-north-yorkshire-801223998/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/high-speed-wireless-broadband-rolled-out-in-north-yorkshire-801223998/ Communities in North Yorkshire have been included in a high-speed wireless broadband deployment. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:53:19 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/thinkingwisp-rolls-out-wireless-broadband-in-north-norfolk-801223393/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/thinkingwisp-rolls-out-wireless-broadband-in-north-norfolk-801223393/ Rural north Norfolk properties can now take advantage of a wireless internet service from ThinkingWISP. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:52:03 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fsb-warns-against-broadband-digital-divide-801222701/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fsb-warns-against-broadband-digital-divide-801222701/ Rural firms need guaranteed broadband service levels, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:05:43 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibreband-launches-100mbps-ftth-broadband-trial-in-bournemouth-801222029/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibreband-launches-100mbps-ftth-broadband-trial-in-bournemouth-801222029/ A trial of fibre broadband involving 250 Bournemouth homes has been launched. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:07:26 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcestershire-council-promises-8-5m-for-universal-broadband-801221291/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/worcestershire-council-promises-8-5m-for-universal-broadband-801221291/ All Worcestershire properties will have broadband access by 2015 under plans from the county council. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:49:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nokia-siemens-networks-betting-on-mobile-broadband-801220735/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nokia-siemens-networks-betting-on-mobile-broadband-801220735/ Mobile broadband and services will be the new targets for Nokia Siemens Networks. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:06:07 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/point-topic-says-vas-adds-37-to-broadband-prices-801219994/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/point-topic-says-vas-adds-37-to-broadband-prices-801219994/ Services such as internet security and VoIP are driving up the cost of broadband. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:53:10 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-says-wales-is-ahead-of-scotland-in-broadband-race-801219416/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-says-wales-is-ahead-of-scotland-in-broadband-race-801219416/ Welsh broadband plans are ahead of those in Scotland and parts of England, according to Communications Minister Ed Vaizey. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:06:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-claims-to-generate-40-of-all-uk-mobile-broadband-traffic-801218672/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-claims-to-generate-40-of-all-uk-mobile-broadband-traffic-801218672/ Customers of 3 Mobile use around 137 terabytes of data every day. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:02:57 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-to-provide-ps-vita-users-with-3g-connectivity-801217383/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-to-provide-ps-vita-users-with-3g-connectivity-801217383/ Sony has chosen Vodafone to offer 3G mobile broadband services for PS Vita users. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:56:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mark-griffin-msp-makes-cumbernauld-fibre-broadband-pledge-801216785/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mark-griffin-msp-makes-cumbernauld-fibre-broadband-pledge-801216785/ A Labour MSP has said he will ensure parts of Cumbernauld with the slowest internet connections will benefit first from BT's fibre broadband rollout in the town. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:01:12 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fears-expressed-over-misleading-unlimited-mobile-broadband-deals-801216102/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fears-expressed-over-misleading-unlimited-mobile-broadband-deals-801216102/ The Communications Ombudsman has warned consumers could face unexpectedly high bills by exceeding their data allowance. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:54:57 GMT