Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:58 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/orange-to-enter-mobile-broadband-network-sharing-deal-800050563/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/orange-to-enter-mobile-broadband-network-sharing-deal-800050563/ Network operator Orange is reportedly set to enter the Mobile Broadband Network Limited. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:58 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-urged-to-back-broadband-speeds-campaign-800049240/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ed-vaizey-urged-to-back-broadband-speeds-campaign-800049240/ The culture minister has been asked to give his support to a campaign which aims to force internet service providers to give their average or typical broadband speeds. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:54:19 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-says-isps-are-ripping-off-broadband-subscribers-800048680/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-says-isps-are-ripping-off-broadband-subscribers-800048680/ Bundle provider Virgin Media has repeated calls for broadband speed advertising to be made clearer. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:57:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/asa-remit-expanded-to-cover-broadband-provider-websites-800047903/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/asa-remit-expanded-to-cover-broadband-provider-websites-800047903/ From next year, the Advertising Standards Authority will monitor content on company websites. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:01:12 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-restates-fibre-optic-broadband-aims-800047397/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-restates-fibre-optic-broadband-aims-800047397/ Olivia Garfield of BT has stated BT's intention to connect two-thirds of the UK to fibre optic cable broadband over the coming years. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:52:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-states-importance-of-flexible-working-800046856/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-states-importance-of-flexible-working-800046856/ Phil Stewart of Virgin Media Business has noted that flexible working can help both firms and their employees. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:54:56 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-reaches-last-day-800045123/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-reaches-last-day-800045123/ The three months free broadband offer from PlusNet expires at the end of the day. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:48:24 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-access-has-risen-says-ons-800044552/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-access-has-risen-says-ons-800044552/ The Office for National Statistics has found that 19.2 million UK households are now connected to the web. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:39:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-would-not-drive-online-tv-take-up-study-shows-800043961/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-would-not-drive-online-tv-take-up-study-shows-800043961/ A YouGov and Deloitte study has found that online TV viewing figures may not improve if broadband speeds increase. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-gets-fibre-optic-broadband-support-from-huawei-800043524/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-gets-fibre-optic-broadband-support-from-huawei-800043524/ Huawei has supported BT in its fibre optic broadband rollout by providing it with a number of access products. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-uses-charity-bike-ride-to-test-mobile-broadband-dongles-800043173/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-uses-charity-bike-ride-to-test-mobile-broadband-dongles-800043173/ A charity bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats will be used for the beta trial of TalkTalk's new mobile broadband dongles, which launch later this year. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:55:30 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wales-gets-new-business-broadband-proposition-800042657/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wales-gets-new-business-broadband-proposition-800042657/ ZyXEL and Carrier Wales have teamed up to offer speeds of up to 1Gb/s to businesses. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:53:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/put-universal-broadband-before-speed-says-race-online-2012-800041253/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/put-universal-broadband-before-speed-says-race-online-2012-800041253/ Graham Walker of Race Online 2012 has argued improving broadband coverage should be more of a priority than increasing speeds. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:39:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/t-mobile-cuts-pay-per-day-mobile-broadband-dongle-price-800040755/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/t-mobile-cuts-pay-per-day-mobile-broadband-dongle-price-800040755/ Customers can currently get hold of a pay per day mobile broadband dongle from T-Mobile for £8.99. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:56:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-undercutting-fixed-line-packages-study-shows-800039875/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-undercutting-fixed-line-packages-study-shows-800039875/ Analysys Mason has claimed that low-cost prepaid mobile broadband deals are undercutting the prices charged by fixed-line providers. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:51:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-spend-4m-on-glasgow-infrastructure-800039419/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-spend-4m-on-glasgow-infrastructure-800039419/ Network operator 3 Mobile is planning to improve its mobile broadband coverage in Glasgow. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:52:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-disappointed-over-asa-broadband-ad-ruling-800038875/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-disappointed-over-asa-broadband-ad-ruling-800038875/ Telecoms giant BT has said its advert proclaiming "consistently faster broadband" was not meant to be misleading. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-runs-out-on-august-31st-800037482/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-runs-out-on-august-31st-800037482/ There is just one week remaining on the PlusNet three months free broadband deal. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:43:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-broadband-to-be-launched-by-east-midlands-trains-800036921/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-broadband-to-be-launched-by-east-midlands-trains-800036921/ East Midlands Trains will launch Wi-Fi on its London train services. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:52:28 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-clarifies-anti-malware-project-800036090/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-clarifies-anti-malware-project-800036090/ Clive Dorsman of TalkTalk has given further details on the provider's anti-malware scheme. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:52:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-cuts-fibre-optic-broadband-bundle-price-800035615/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-cuts-fibre-optic-broadband-bundle-price-800035615/ Telecoms provider BT has launched a new discount promotion on its fibre optic broadband. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:48:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/unique-mobile-broadband-solution-ends-not-spot-woes-800035105/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/unique-mobile-broadband-solution-ends-not-spot-woes-800035105/ A mobile broadband dongle attached to a pole has allowed one businessman to access the web at high speeds. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:54:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fixed-line-broadband-subscriptions-on-the-up-says-abi-research-800034117/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fixed-line-broadband-subscriptions-on-the-up-says-abi-research-800034117/ A new study has found that the number of fixed-line broadband subscriptions rose ten per cent year-on-year in the second quarter. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:47:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-goals-of-race-online-2012-are-a-long-way-off-800033760/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-goals-of-race-online-2012-are-a-long-way-off-800033760/ Broadband provider TalkTalk has said there is "a long way to go" until the whole of the UK gets access to the internet. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:51:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/high-speed-broadband-now-available-in-two-cornish-villages-800033204/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/high-speed-broadband-now-available-in-two-cornish-villages-800033204/ The villages of Hatt and Higher Pill have been given access to download speeds of up to 40Mb/s. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:42:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-two-thirds-of-rural-welsh-homes-have-broadband-800032266/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-two-thirds-of-rural-welsh-homes-have-broadband-800032266/ Regulator Ofcom has revealed that broadband take-up in urban Wales stands at 62 per cent, compared with 69 per cent in rural areas. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:56:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wales-has-highest-mobile-broadband-take-up-in-uk-claims-ofcom-800031786/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wales-has-highest-mobile-broadband-take-up-in-uk-claims-ofcom-800031786/ A new report from Ofcom has found that 16 per cent of households in Wales have access to mobile broadband. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:51:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pc-pro-announces-finalists-in-broadband-award-800031235/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pc-pro-announces-finalists-in-broadband-award-800031235/ The likes of Sky, Virgin Media and Be Broadband have been nominated for the PC Pro best broadband ISP award. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:36:58 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-bringing-faster-broadband-to-90000-south-west-properties-800029923/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-bringing-faster-broadband-to-90000-south-west-properties-800029923/ Telecoms giant BT has revealed it will be upgrading its broadband infrastructure in the south-west. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:45:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/growing-demand-on-broadband-networks-highlighted-by-ims-research-800029446/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/growing-demand-on-broadband-networks-highlighted-by-ims-research-800029446/ IMS Research has revealed there are currently more than a billion computers that regularly connect to the internet. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:55:49 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/poll-calls-for-improvement-in-uk-broadband-800028574/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/poll-calls-for-improvement-in-uk-broadband-800028574/ Eight out of ten respondents to a PC Advisor poll have said broadband in the UK is not currently up to scratch. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:02:51 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-adds-two-new-laptops-to-range-800028073/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-adds-two-new-laptops-to-range-800028073/ Network operator 3 Mobile has launched two new laptops. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:52:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-launches-new-mobile-broadband-modem-800027523/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-launches-new-mobile-broadband-modem-800027523/ A new modem which allows multiple devices to be connected to mobile broadband at the same time has been launched by Vodafone. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:52:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-users-making-passwords-available-online-study-shows-800026660/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-users-making-passwords-available-online-study-shows-800026660/ Experian has claimed that over half of Brits are making their passwords available online. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:43:56 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-competing-with-rival-projects-for-funding-says-expert-800026223/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-competing-with-rival-projects-for-funding-says-expert-800026223/ Douglas Fraser of BBC Scotland has said the construction of a new Forth crossing and improving broadband infrastructure are among the schemes competing for government funding. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:53:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-blogger-urges-consumers-to-try-online-gaming-800025732/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-blogger-urges-consumers-to-try-online-gaming-800025732/ Massively multiplayer online games are well worth a try, according to a TalkTalk blogger. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:51:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-usage-triples-over-past-year-claims-ericsson-800024806/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-usage-triples-over-past-year-claims-ericsson-800024806/ Ericsson has revealed that mobile broadband data usage has almost tripled in the last 12 months. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:45:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-could-attract-tourists-says-david-cameron-800024443/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-could-attract-tourists-says-david-cameron-800024443/ The prime minister has said improving broadband speeds in the UK could encourage more tourists to visit the country. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:50:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-offer-ends-today-800023982/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-offer-ends-today-800023982/ The current half-price broadband offer from PlusNet finishes today. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:47:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/west-midlands-gets-access-to-bt-fibre-optic-broadband-800023128/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/west-midlands-gets-access-to-bt-fibre-optic-broadband-800023128/ Properties across the West Midlands have been hooked up to BT's fibre optic broadband network in recent weeks. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:53:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-reveals-199-locations-to-get-up-to-20mb-broadband-800022707/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-reveals-199-locations-to-get-up-to-20mb-broadband-800022707/ Millions of properties in the UK will get access to faster broadband from BT by spring 2011. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:51:53 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-states-many-benefits-of-high-speed-business-broadband-800022255/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-states-many-benefits-of-high-speed-business-broadband-800022255/ Fibre optic broadband will enable businesses to use many new services and applications, according to BT. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:00:16 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-openzone-says-brits-embracing-wi-fi-during-uk-holidays-800021379/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-openzone-says-brits-embracing-wi-fi-during-uk-holidays-800021379/ An increasing number of people holidaying in the UK are using Wi-Fi during their breaks, it has been claimed. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:40:07 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-users-flocking-to-facebook-800020945/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-users-flocking-to-facebook-800020945/ New statistics have revealed that Facebook now makes up a sixth of all webpage views in the UK. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:52:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-deal-runs-out-in-two-days-800020488/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-deal-runs-out-in-two-days-800020488/ A discounted business broadband package from PlusNet expires at the end of this week. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:55:56 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-denies-hypocrisy-claims-over-landline-charges-800019592/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-denies-hypocrisy-claims-over-landline-charges-800019592/ A spokesperson from TalkTalk has said its forthcoming price increases are not hypocritical. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:50:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cut-travel-costs-by-using-broadband-says-norman-baker-800019127/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cut-travel-costs-by-using-broadband-says-norman-baker-800019127/ Making more use of workplace broadband could reduce staff travel, it has been argued. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:50:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-has-34th-fastest-broadband-download-speeds-study-claims-800018672/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-has-34th-fastest-broadband-download-speeds-study-claims-800018672/ Ookla has claimed that the UK currently has the 34th fastest download speeds in the world. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:08:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-fibre-optic-broadband-investment-praised-by-edmonton-mp-800017564/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-fibre-optic-broadband-investment-praised-by-edmonton-mp-800017564/ Andy Love, the MP for Edmonton, has applauded BT's decision to improve the borough's broadband infrastructure. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:59:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-states-benefits-of-fibre-optic-broadband-800017102/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-states-benefits-of-fibre-optic-broadband-800017102/ Fibre optic cable broadband allows information to travel at the speed of light, Virgin Media has explained. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:50:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-business-broadband-promotion-runs-out-this-week-800016620/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-business-broadband-promotion-runs-out-this-week-800016620/ The existing three months half-price business broadband offer from PlusNet runs out on Friday. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:43:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-and-be-broadband-reach-700000-active-lines-800015845/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-and-be-broadband-reach-700000-active-lines-800015845/ Telefonica has revealed that the broadband subscriber base of Be and O2 rose 42.3 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:52:23 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-forecast-to-reach-1bn-connections-in-2012-800015479/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-forecast-to-reach-1bn-connections-in-2012-800015479/ The global number of mobile broadband connections will reach one billion during 2012, it has been claimed. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:56:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-launches-new-laptops-for-mobile-broadband-bundles-800015047/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-launches-new-laptops-for-mobile-broadband-bundles-800015047/ Two new Samsungs and a Sony Vaio have been added to 3's laptop range. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:55:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-connects-thousands-of-penarth-properties-to-high-speed-broadband-800014297/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-connects-thousands-of-penarth-properties-to-high-speed-broadband-800014297/ Engineers from BT are currently finishing off upgrades to the company's broadband infrastructure in Penarth. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:39:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rapped-for-instant-upload-claims-800013947/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rapped-for-instant-upload-claims-800013947/ The ASA has said BT was wrong to claim that files could be uploaded instantly using its fibre optic broadband network. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:52:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-to-install-50mbs-broadband-at-v-festival-800013486/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-to-install-50mbs-broadband-at-v-festival-800013486/ Music fans heading to this year's V Festival will be able to access superfast broadband thanks to Virgin Media. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:59:20 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-saves-15m-on-tiscali-purchase-800012747/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-saves-15m-on-tiscali-purchase-800012747/ A final price for TalkTalk's 2009 purchase of Tiscali has been agreed. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:36:07 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-agrees-business-broadband-security-deal-with-nationwide-800012510/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-agrees-business-broadband-security-deal-with-nationwide-800012510/ Telecoms giant BT will protect Nationwide's broadband network from security threats. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:54:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-deal-expires-soon-800012114/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-half-price-business-broadband-deal-expires-soon-800012114/ Time is running out for firms that want to sign up for three months of half-price business broadband with PlusNet. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:47:06 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-boosts-download-speeds-of-its-value-broadband-deal-800011521/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-boosts-download-speeds-of-its-value-broadband-deal-800011521/ The PlusNet Value package now offers download speeds of up to 20Mb/s. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:00:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-launches-three-months-free-broadband-offer-800011182/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-launches-three-months-free-broadband-offer-800011182/ Bundle provider BT has launched a special "Summer Deal" which gives customers three months of free broadband. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:28:44 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-entanet-improve-broadband-upload-speeds-800010787/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-entanet-improve-broadband-upload-speeds-800010787/ A new service designed to increase upload speeds has been launched by BT. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:44:43 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-network-to-be-rolled-out-in-bournemouth-800010271/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-network-to-be-rolled-out-in-bournemouth-800010271/ The i3 Group has unveiled plans to roll out its high-speed broadband network in Bournemouth next year. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:58:29 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-considering-bid-for-mobile-spectrum-800010019/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-considering-bid-for-mobile-spectrum-800010019/ Telecoms giant BT could bid on mobile spectrum, according to chief executive Ian Livingston. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:51:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-launches-5-a-month-mobile-broadband-deal-800009743/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-launches-5-a-month-mobile-broadband-deal-800009743/ A new low-cost mobile broadband tariff has been unveiled by O2. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:37:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-two-months-free-offer-ends-tomorrow-800009154/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-two-months-free-offer-ends-tomorrow-800009154/ The current two months free broadband offer from Be expires on July 31st. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:39:21 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-provides-broadband-to-nottingham-building-society-800008898/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-provides-broadband-to-nottingham-building-society-800008898/ Nottingham Building Society has signed a new business broadband deal with Virgin Media. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:43:00 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ovum-predicts-huge-growth-for-mobile-broadband-800008886/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ovum-predicts-huge-growth-for-mobile-broadband-800008886/ Mobile broadband subscriptions are set to reach 3.2 billion by the end of 2015, it has been claimed. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:33:34 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-exceeds-4-2m-broadband-customers-800008849/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-exceeds-4-2m-broadband-customers-800008849/ A net total of 34,000 new customers signed up to broadband with TalkTalk between April and June. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:31:34 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-to-launch-free-anti-malware-product-800008635/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-to-launch-free-anti-malware-product-800008635/ Clive Dorsman of TalkTalk has revealed the broadband provider is set to launch a new internet security product. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:49:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-misses-out-on-list-of-100-cities-with-fastest-broadband-access-800008253/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-misses-out-on-list-of-100-cities-with-fastest-broadband-access-800008253/ No city in the UK has featured in a list of places with the fastest broadband connection speeds. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:57:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/sky-reports-surge-in-broadband-customer-base-800008246/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/sky-reports-surge-in-broadband-customer-base-800008246/ More than 2.6 million subscribers now get their broadband from Sky. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:54:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-spectrum-auction-to-take-place-in-2011-800008239/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-spectrum-auction-to-take-place-in-2011-800008239/ The government has confirmed that a mobile broadband spectrum auction will be held next year. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:52:23 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-extends-broadband-and-home-phone-bundle-offer-800008021/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-extends-broadband-and-home-phone-bundle-offer-800008021/ Consumers will be able to sign up for one of Virgin Media's broadband bundle deals until the end of August. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:50:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-calls-for-end-to-misleading-broadband-speed-claims-800008020/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-calls-for-end-to-misleading-broadband-speed-claims-800008020/ Neil Berkett of Virgin Media says the government should prevent broadband providers from giving "misleading" speed claims. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:48:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-broadband-customer-base-on-the-rise-800007804/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-broadband-customer-base-on-the-rise-800007804/ Telecoms giant BT added 96,000 new broadband customers in the second quarter. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:53:51 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-fares-well-in-new-broadband-speed-study-800007799/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-fares-well-in-new-broadband-speed-study-800007799/ Ookla has claimed that Virgin Media's average download speed is 13.39Mb/s. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-two-months-free-offer-expires-at-end-of-july-800007527/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-two-months-free-offer-expires-at-end-of-july-800007527/ After today, there are only three days remaining to sign up for two months of free broadband from Be. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:59:42 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-pledges-to-give-customers-the-fastest-broadband-possible-800007522/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-pledges-to-give-customers-the-fastest-broadband-possible-800007522/ Tom Williams of Be Broadband has said the service provider is eager to give its subscribers the best possible speeds. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:57:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-subscriber-numbers-rise-at-virgin-media-800007291/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-subscriber-numbers-rise-at-virgin-media-800007291/ More than 4.2 million people are now signed up to one of Virgin Media's broadband packages. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:53:17 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-says-customers-need-accurate-broadband-speed-information-800007066/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-says-customers-need-accurate-broadband-speed-information-800007066/ Felix Geyr of O2 has applauded plans to make service providers give an estimated range of broadband speeds to new customers. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:57:03 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-urges-patience-over-shetlands-broadband-upgrade-800006763/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-urges-patience-over-shetlands-broadband-upgrade-800006763/ A spokesperson from BT has assured its broadband customers that download speeds in the area will increase. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:55:55 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-launches-superfast-cable-broadband-trial-in-south-wales-800006175/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-launches-superfast-cable-broadband-trial-in-south-wales-800006175/ The Welsh village of Crumlin will get access to up to 50Mb/s broadband thanks to a new scheme from Virgin Media. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:47:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-virgin-media-offers-quickest-broadband-800005948/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-virgin-media-offers-quickest-broadband-800005948/ Virgin Media offers the fastest broadband in the UK, according to Ofcom. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:58:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/shetlands-perfect-for-high-speed-broadband-trial-says-msp-800005506/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/shetlands-perfect-for-high-speed-broadband-trial-says-msp-800005506/ Tavish Scott has called on Scotland's culture secretary to award the Shetlands a place on a broadband trial scheme. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:49:38 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-customers-protected-from-bt-price-rise-800005332/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/broadband-customers-protected-from-bt-price-rise-800005332/ Ofcom has proposed that BT should not raise its wholesale prices. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:42:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-to-combat-broadband-cable-thefts-800005068/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-to-combat-broadband-cable-thefts-800005068/ Criminals who attempt to steal copper wires from BT's telecoms network will be forensically tagged. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:51:46 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/msp-calls-for-rural-broadband-investment-in-the-borders-19905395/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/msp-calls-for-rural-broadband-investment-in-the-borders-19905395/ MSP Jeremy Purvis wants to see significant investment in the Borders' broadband infrastructure Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:35:31 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-lagging-behind-the-developing-world-19905138/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-lagging-behind-the-developing-world-19905138/ A new Strategy Analytics report suggests the UK is being left behind on broadband development. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:06:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/msp-calls-for-rural-broadband-investment-in-the-borders-458088047/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/msp-calls-for-rural-broadband-investment-in-the-borders-458088047/ MSP Jeremy Purvis wants to see significant investment in the Borders' broadband infrastructure Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-lagging-behind-the-developing-world-458087989/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-lagging-behind-the-developing-world-458087989/ A new Strategy Analytics report suggests the UK is being left behind on broadband development. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-public-sector-squeeze-could-affect-broadband-uptake-458087898/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-public-sector-squeeze-could-affect-broadband-uptake-458087898/ Tristia Clarke, commercial director at TalkTalk, is concerned about some households' ability to continue paying for home broadband. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-public-sector-squeeze-could-affect-broadband-uptake-19904736/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-says-public-sector-squeeze-could-affect-broadband-uptake-19904736/ Tristia Clarke, commercial director at TalkTalk, is concerned about some households' ability to continue paying for home broadband. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:04:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oft-concern-over-skys-purchase-of-virgin-media-channels-19903385/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oft-concern-over-skys-purchase-of-virgin-media-channels-19903385/ Sky's proposed purchase of Virgin Media-owned TV channels is to be looked at by the Office of Fair Trading. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:53:30 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oft-concern-over-skys-purchase-of-virgin-media-channels-458087785/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/oft-concern-over-skys-purchase-of-virgin-media-channels-458087785/ Sky's proposed purchase of Virgin Media-owned TV channels is to be looked at by the Office of Fair Trading. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:36:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-connecting-customers-for-free-during-july-458087580/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-connecting-customers-for-free-during-july-458087580/ TalkTalk is offering free connection to all customers registering online before the end of next week. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:36:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-connecting-customers-for-free-during-july-19902484/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-connecting-customers-for-free-during-july-19902484/ TalkTalk is offering free connection to all customers registering online before the end of next week. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:03:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-chief-reveals-mobile-broadband-spectrum-concerns-19901135/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-chief-reveals-mobile-broadband-spectrum-concerns-19901135/ Demand for mobile broadband services looks likely to exceed available supply, it has been claimed. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:50:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-discount-offer-to-expire-in-ten-days-19900716/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/be-broadband-discount-offer-to-expire-in-ten-days-19900716/ Be Broadband is withdrawing its two months free subscription offer at the end of the month. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:55:25 GMT