Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:10 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/ons-finds-8-12m-adults-have-never-been-online-801365097/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ons-finds-8-12m-adults-have-never-been-online-801365097/ New figures show over eight million UK adults have never accessed the internet. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:10 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/techdrink-chief-says-router-placement-can-boost-wireless-signal-801364069/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/techdrink-chief-says-router-placement-can-boost-wireless-signal-801364069/ Wireless broadband signal can be improved by moving routers to a more prominent position, Ben Greenwood of TechDrink has said. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/itu-says-effective-regulation-drives-broadband-rollouts-801363046/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/itu-says-effective-regulation-drives-broadband-rollouts-801363046/ Suitable regulation can aid the deployment of broadband networks, the ITU has said. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:01:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rolls-out-fibre-optic-broadband-to-bathgate-801362004/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-rolls-out-fibre-optic-broadband-to-bathgate-801362004/ The first residents in Bathgate, West Lothian can now sign up for super-fast broadband with BT. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-claims-free-broadband-helps-get-people-back-to-work-801360952/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-claims-free-broadband-helps-get-people-back-to-work-801360952/ Free internet access can help people back into employment, according to BT. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:01:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/operators-warn-against-early-rollout-of-4g-801360458/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/operators-warn-against-early-rollout-of-4g-801360458/ Everything Everywhere should not be allowed to deploy 4G services before the rest of the market, its rivals have said. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:54:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/govt-approves-digital-derbyshire-broadband-project-801359950/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/govt-approves-digital-derbyshire-broadband-project-801359950/ Derbyshire County Council has unlocked £7.39 million of funding for its super-fast broadband strategy. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:04:37 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-broadband-ad-banned-by-asa-801358933/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/virgin-media-broadband-ad-banned-by-asa-801358933/ The ASA has banned an advert for Virgin Media's super-fast broadband service. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:01:28 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/former-bt-tech-chief-warns-uk-is-lagging-on-broadband-801357888/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/former-bt-tech-chief-warns-uk-is-lagging-on-broadband-801357888/ The UK could miss out on the next industrial revolution due to its slow broadband speeds, former BT man Peter Cochrane has warned. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:04:35 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/government-to-consult-on-porn-measures-801356794/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/government-to-consult-on-porn-measures-801356794/ The government has announced plans to make accessing adult content on the internet more difficult. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:05:06 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-sees-record-broadband-traffic-spike-during-manchester-derby-801356170/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-sees-record-broadband-traffic-spike-during-manchester-derby-801356170/ This week's Manchester derby helped to drive a record-breaking spike in broadband network traffic for provider TalkTalk. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:23:27 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-changing-email-habits-report-shows-801355793/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mobile-broadband-changing-email-habits-report-shows-801355793/ Consumers are increasingly using mobile broadband connections rather than fixed lines to view their emails each day, according to analysis from Return Path. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:23:25 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/orange-chief-backs-early-4g-rollout-801355294/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/orange-chief-backs-early-4g-rollout-801355294/ The early deployment of 4G could be a key differentiator for Everything Everywhere, Jean-Pierre Bienaime has said. Wed, 02 May 2012 15:58:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ovum-warns-4g-spectrum-auction-legal-challenge-seems-inevitable-801354693/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ovum-warns-4g-spectrum-auction-legal-challenge-seems-inevitable-801354693/ A legal challenge to the 4G spectrum auction seems likely, according to Ovum. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:03:01 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-slams-ee-for-self-serving-4g-mobile-broadband-campaign-801354243/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-slams-ee-for-self-serving-4g-mobile-broadband-campaign-801354243/ The 4GBritain campaign serves the interests of Everything Everywhere, according to O2. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:53:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/akamai-finds-average-uk-broadband-speed-falls-in-q4-801353620/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/akamai-finds-average-uk-broadband-speed-falls-in-q4-801353620/ UK broadband speeds slowed to an average of 4.9Mbps in the final three months of last year, Akamai has found. Tue, 01 May 2012 10:02:48 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-finds-4g-will-deliver-75bn-boost-to-gdp-801352906/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-finds-4g-will-deliver-75bn-boost-to-gdp-801352906/ A new study has claimed the rollout of 4G will boost GDP to the tune of £75 billion by 2020. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:41:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-claims-billions-will-be-spent-on-fibre-broadband-by-2017-801352271/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-claims-billions-will-be-spent-on-fibre-broadband-by-2017-801352271/ Analysys Mason has predicted that spending on fibre optic broadband rollouts will stand at $53.5 billion between 2012 and 2017. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:01:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cny-rolls-out-fast-wireless-broadband-in-north-yorkshire-801351615/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cny-rolls-out-fast-wireless-broadband-in-north-yorkshire-801351615/ Wireless broadband connectivity has been extended to a further three North Yorkshire villages. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:00:46 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cbn-helps-o2-record-ultra-fast-4g-mobile-broadband-speeds-801350966/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cbn-helps-o2-record-ultra-fast-4g-mobile-broadband-speeds-801350966/ Cambridge Broadband Networks is providing backhaul services to O2's trial of 4G in London. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/neul-says-first-white-space-network-will-launch-in-2013-801350402/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/neul-says-first-white-space-network-will-launch-in-2013-801350402/ Cambridge will be the home to the world's first commercially-functioning white space radio network next year, Neul has claimed. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:02:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/b4rn-says-rural-uk-should-not-miss-out-on-fibre-broadband-801349717/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/b4rn-says-rural-uk-should-not-miss-out-on-fibre-broadband-801349717/ Christine Conder of B4RN has said it is not fair for rural communities to be overlooked in fibre broadband deployments. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:51:46 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/regeneris-says-broadband-could-boost-yorkshire-and-humber-economy-801349228/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/regeneris-says-broadband-could-boost-yorkshire-and-humber-economy-801349228/ A new report has claimed super-fast broadband access will offer a huge boost to the economy in Yorkshire and the Humber in the next 15 years. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-trial-could-boost-shetland-mobile-broadband-coverage-801348543/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-trial-could-boost-shetland-mobile-broadband-coverage-801348543/ A trial of 3G technology could be conducted on Shetland this summer. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:55:57 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/juniper-research-warns-of-pressure-on-mobile-broadband-networks-801348014/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/juniper-research-warns-of-pressure-on-mobile-broadband-networks-801348014/ Mobile broadband networks will come under increasing stress from mobile devices between now and 2011, Juniper Research has warned. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:11:05 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/harborough-leading-leicestershire-broadband-campaign-801347327/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/harborough-leading-leicestershire-broadband-campaign-801347327/ Almost 1,300 people in the Harborough area have backed Leicestershire's broadband strategy by completing a questionnaire. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:59:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-chief-says-rural-uk-broadband-is-worst-in-europe-801346805/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/countryside-alliance-chief-says-rural-uk-broadband-is-worst-in-europe-801346805/ The West Country and other rural parts of Britain have some of the worst broadband in Europe, Sir Barney White-Spunner of the Countryside Alliance has said. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:01:22 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-to-purchase-cable--wireless-for-1bn-801346107/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-to-purchase-cable--wireless-for-1bn-801346107/ Mobile network operator Vodafone is set to acquire Cable & Wireless Worldwide for a little over £1 billion. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:59:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-and-capita-to-roll-out-4g-in-swindon-801345503/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-and-capita-to-roll-out-4g-in-swindon-801345503/ A super-fast mobile broadband system is set to be deployed across Swindon. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:02:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ee-finds-74-of-brits-want-4g-as-soon-as-possible-801344857/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ee-finds-74-of-brits-want-4g-as-soon-as-possible-801344857/ Three-quarters of consumers want 4G access as soon as possible, a new survey has found. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/time-running-out-on-malton-and-norton-business-broadband-grants-801344319/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/time-running-out-on-malton-and-norton-business-broadband-grants-801344319/ A scheme offering North Yorkshire businesses grants to improve their broadband connectivity will finish this month. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:56:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-claims-to-hit-150mbps-speeds-in-london-4g-trial-801343680/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-claims-to-hit-150mbps-speeds-in-london-4g-trial-801343680/ Download rates of up to 150Mbps have been achieved during O2's trial of 4G technology in London. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:11:57 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/northern-lincs-councils-call-for-broadband-champions-801343185/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/northern-lincs-councils-call-for-broadband-champions-801343185/ Residents in north Lincolnshire are being urged to volunteer as broadband champions. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:12 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/exwavia-rolls-out-fast-wireless-broadband-in-north-powys-801342478/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/exwavia-rolls-out-fast-wireless-broadband-in-north-powys-801342478/ Around 80 properties in north Powys have been connected to a high-speed wireless broadband service. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:03:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ee-o2-and-vodafone-ecommerce-venture-investigated-801341982/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ee-o2-and-vodafone-ecommerce-venture-investigated-801341982/ The EC is looking into a proposed ecommerce joint venture between three major network operators. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:59:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pwc-warns-of-threats-to-mobile-broadband-801341304/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pwc-warns-of-threats-to-mobile-broadband-801341304/ Wi-Fi is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to mobile broadband, a new study has revealed. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:59:28 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/comscore-finds-386-6m-europeans-went-online-in-february-801340799/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/comscore-finds-386-6m-europeans-went-online-in-february-801340799/ A total of 386.6 million European citizens accessed the web in February, a new study has revealed. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:38 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-announces-north-yorks-broadband-speed-boost-801340170/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/talktalk-announces-north-yorks-broadband-speed-boost-801340170/ Broadband speeds in North Yorkshire are set to be improved by TalkTalk. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00:19 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-warns-uk-is-trailing-on-4g-801339590/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-warns-uk-is-trailing-on-4g-801339590/ Many countries are ahead of the UK on 4G mobile broadband rollouts, according to Everything Everywhere. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:01:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/campaigners-say-north-east-lincs-must-not-miss-out-on-broadband-cash-801338972/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/campaigners-say-north-east-lincs-must-not-miss-out-on-broadband-cash-801338972/ North-East Lincolnshire deserves a fair deal with its allocation of super-fast broadband funding, campaigners have argued. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:51:33 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-broadband-bundles-are-as-popular-as-standalone-deals-801338475/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-broadband-bundles-are-as-popular-as-standalone-deals-801338475/ Double and triple bundles are now chosen just as often as standalone broadband deals, according to Strategy Analytics. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:40 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-midlands-firms-welcome-super-fast-broadband-upgrade-801337933/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-midlands-firms-welcome-super-fast-broadband-upgrade-801337933/ The launch of a super-fast broadband service in Heanor has been praised by local businesses. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:41 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/avanti-receives-grant-for-satellite-broadband-project-801337460/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/avanti-receives-grant-for-satellite-broadband-project-801337460/ Avanti Communications is among the recipients of government funding to develop space technology. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:55:31 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/strategy-analytics-finds-73-3-of-uk-homes-have-wi-fi-801336861/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/strategy-analytics-finds-73-3-of-uk-homes-have-wi-fi-801336861/ Wi-Fi networks can be found in three-quarters of UK households, a new study has revealed. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:56:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/north-lincolnshire-council-demands-super-fast-broadband-support-801336350/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/north-lincolnshire-council-demands-super-fast-broadband-support-801336350/ Residents and businesses in North Lincolnshire are being urged to complete a survey on broadband provision. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:57:05 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-appoints-morgan-stanley-to-sell-spectrum-801335769/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/everything-everywhere-appoints-morgan-stanley-to-sell-spectrum-801335769/ Everything Everywhere is set to sell off spectrum that could be used for 4G services. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:02:39 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-delivers-fibre-broadband-to-first-corby-homes-801335092/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-delivers-fibre-broadband-to-first-corby-homes-801335092/ Around 15,000 properties in Corby will be upgraded to receive super-fast broadband access in the coming weeks. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:54:56 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/abi-research-reports-further-growth-for-fixed-broadband-801334531/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/abi-research-reports-further-growth-for-fixed-broadband-801334531/ The number of fixed broadband customers increased to 586.7 million in the first quarter of 2012, new research has shown. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:00:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mps-call-for-north-lincs-to-be-given-broadband-priority-801334089/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mps-call-for-north-lincs-to-be-given-broadband-priority-801334089/ A group of MPs have said the government should approve North Lincolnshire Council's broadband strategy. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:58:24 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/itu-says-broadband-can-help-in-fight-against-climate-change-801333468/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/itu-says-broadband-can-help-in-fight-against-climate-change-801333468/ A new report has hailed the impact that broadband can have on beating climate change. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:58:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-attracts-concern-over-bradley-stoke-fibre-broadband-rollout-801332968/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-attracts-concern-over-bradley-stoke-fibre-broadband-rollout-801332968/ BT may not deploy super-fast broadband to the majority of homes in Bradley Stoke. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/14000-back-norfolk-super-fast-broadband-scheme-801332376/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/14000-back-norfolk-super-fast-broadband-scheme-801332376/ Norfolk County Council has seen a surge in support for its super-fast broadband project. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:03:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/digital-region-broadband-project-set-to-receive-public-bailout-801331897/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/digital-region-broadband-project-set-to-receive-public-bailout-801331897/ Much-maligned broadband initiative Digital Region has been awarded another £10 million of money from the public purse. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:01:02 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-recommends-600-and-700mhz-bands-for-mobile-broadband-801331326/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-recommends-600-and-700mhz-bands-for-mobile-broadband-801331326/ Ofcom has identified more frequency that could be used for mobile broadband services. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:02:50 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-brits-lose-concerns-about-the-internet-801330145/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-finds-brits-lose-concerns-about-the-internet-801330145/ Half of adults were concerned about the web in 2011, compared to seven-tenths in 2005. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:00:20 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-says-white-space-broadband-is-technically-viable-801329077/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-says-white-space-broadband-is-technically-viable-801329077/ White space technology could bring broadband to rural areas, according to BT. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:56:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-extends-consultation-on-everything-everywhere-4g-plan-801328000/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-extends-consultation-on-everything-everywhere-4g-plan-801328000/ The consultation on Everything Everywhere's plan to roll out 4G this year has been extended to May 8th. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:01:54 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brocade-says-super-fast-broadband-goal-needs-data-centre-focus-801327485/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/brocade-says-super-fast-broadband-goal-needs-data-centre-focus-801327485/ Data centres have an important role to play in the UK's drive for faster broadband, Brocade has said. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:55:26 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-issues-warning-on-4g-auction-legal-challenge-801326945/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-issues-warning-on-4g-auction-legal-challenge-801326945/ Network operator 3 Mobile has enough capacity to risk delaying the spectrum auction, chief executive David Dyson will explain today. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:01:08 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-engineering-work-delays-burton-fibre-broadband-upgrade-801326513/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-engineering-work-delays-burton-fibre-broadband-upgrade-801326513/ Burton will have to wait until the end of June to receive access to fibre optic broadband. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:09:15 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pauline-latham-mp-demands-broadband-funding-for-derbyshire-801325907/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/pauline-latham-mp-demands-broadband-funding-for-derbyshire-801325907/ Derbyshire would benefit hugely from government broadband funding, according to a local MP. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:01:19 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-boosts-yorkshire-fibre-optic-broadband-coverage-801325300/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-boosts-yorkshire-fibre-optic-broadband-coverage-801325300/ Another 72,000 properties across Yorkshire and the Humber are set to gain access to super-fast broadband. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:57:44 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-hits-out-at-ofcom-4g-proposals-801324742/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/o2-hits-out-at-ofcom-4g-proposals-801324742/ Ofcom has been urged not to grant Everything Everywhere a head start in the rollout of 4G technology. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/new-economy-welcomes-ultra-fast-broadband-cash-for-manchester-801324256/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/new-economy-welcomes-ultra-fast-broadband-cash-for-manchester-801324256/ A Manchester thinktank has praised the government's decision to award the city £12 million of ultra-fast broadband funding. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:56:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-global-broadband-lines-hit-597-3m-801323674/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/study-finds-global-broadband-lines-hit-597-3m-801323674/ Point Topic and the Broadband Forum have published their latest study on broadband connection numbers. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:48:14 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-cumbrian-fibre-broadband-plans-hailed-by-john-woodcock-mp-801322581/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-cumbrian-fibre-broadband-plans-hailed-by-john-woodcock-mp-801322581/ More than 15,400 properties in Barrow will be upgraded to receive super-fast broadband by next spring. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:38 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dtechnics-promotes-local-approach-to-broadband-801322129/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dtechnics-promotes-local-approach-to-broadband-801322129/ North Somerset-based DTechnics has entered the broadband market. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:51:10 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-warns-against-4g-head-start-for-everything-everywhere-801321491/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-warns-against-4g-head-start-for-everything-everywhere-801321491/ Everything Everywhere should not be allowed to roll out 4G services this year, Vodafone has argued. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:42 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/suffolk-county-council-consults-residents-on-broadband-801320986/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/suffolk-county-council-consults-residents-on-broadband-801320986/ Residents in Suffolk are being urged to give their views on super-fast broadband plans. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:51:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/roy-beggs-mla-slams-northern-ireland-empty-broadband-promise-801320416/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/roy-beggs-mla-slams-northern-ireland-empty-broadband-promise-801320416/ Ulster Unionist Roy Beggs has said rural parts of Northern Ireland are still unable to access fast and reliable broadband. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:58:25 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/devon-and-somerset-broadband-scheme-backed-by-15000-people-801319886/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/devon-and-somerset-broadband-scheme-backed-by-15000-people-801319886/ The Connecting Devon and Somerset broadband initiative has won support from over 15,000 people. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:59:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-releases-updated-broadband-speed-data-801319304/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-releases-updated-broadband-speed-data-801319304/ The average modem sync speed available in each of England's local authority districts has been released by Ofcom. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:43 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-says-wimax-was-never-a-viable-option-801318850/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-says-wimax-was-never-a-viable-option-801318850/ Nicholas James of UK Broadband has said WiMax could never compete with fixed-line broadband. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:58:13 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cla-calls-for-legally-binding-commitment-to-2mbps-broadband-801318189/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cla-calls-for-legally-binding-commitment-to-2mbps-broadband-801318189/ The government has been urged to implement a legally binding universal service obligation on broadband speeds. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:59:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-networks-excluded-from-govt-broadband-maps-801317754/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wireless-networks-excluded-from-govt-broadband-maps-801317754/ Fast wireless broadband services may not feature on official broadband coverage maps. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:59:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/idc-says-broadband-traffic-to-rise-by-50-year-on-year-801317059/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/idc-says-broadband-traffic-to-rise-by-50-year-on-year-801317059/ Broadband traffic is expected to increase by approximately 50 per cent year on year between 2010 and 2015. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:55:44 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-gives-provisional-green-light-to-4g-plans-801316603/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-gives-provisional-green-light-to-4g-plans-801316603/ 4G mobile networks could be rolled out across the UK by the end of the year, according to communications regulator Ofcom. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:56:45 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-could-boost-colchester-town-centre-801316004/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/faster-broadband-could-boost-colchester-town-centre-801316004/ The provision of quicker broadband in Colchester could help businesses in the area grow, local traders have argued. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:03:11 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/llu-may-not-increase-broadband-penetration-801315453/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/llu-may-not-increase-broadband-penetration-801315453/ Research from Imperial College has found Local Loop Unbundling does not increase broadband penetration in residential areas. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:39:32 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/farmers-without-broadband-access-could-face-fines-801314869/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/farmers-without-broadband-access-could-face-fines-801314869/ Welsh broadband providers eXwavia has warned that farmers in the country could face fines for not utilising online services, despite not having access to broadband. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:02:25 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dorset-to-gain-super-fast-broadband-access-801314217/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/dorset-to-gain-super-fast-broadband-access-801314217/ Super-fast broadband is set to be rolled out across Dorset after a progress report on England's internet project was published. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:20:35 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-offer-broadband-service-in-wales-801313698/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-to-offer-broadband-service-in-wales-801313698/ Broadband provider 3 Mobile is set to offer mobile internet services to rural Wales. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:09:12 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/northumberland-town-named-one-of-worst-for-broadband-speeds-801313104/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/northumberland-town-named-one-of-worst-for-broadband-speeds-801313104/ Three of the six postcodes delivering the slowest average UK broadband download rates have been found to be in Northumberland and Cumbria. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:27:38 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-calls-for-co-ordinated-policy-on-broadband-spectrum-801312540/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/ofcom-calls-for-co-ordinated-policy-on-broadband-spectrum-801312540/ British regulator Ofcom has called for a co-ordinated policy on the use of so-called white space technology. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:09:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/newquay-surf-business-claims-super-fast-broadband-is-crucial-801312041/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/newquay-surf-business-claims-super-fast-broadband-is-crucial-801312041/ Super-fast broadband access can have a galvanising effect on business in Cornwall, an entrepreneur has claimed. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:00:21 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nottingham-could-offer-wi-fi-on-new-tram-service-801311424/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/nottingham-could-offer-wi-fi-on-new-tram-service-801311424/ Nottingham has applied for government funding to build super-fast broadband cabling alongside its new tram network. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:01:52 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-talktalk-lose-appeal-over-internet-piracy-ruling-801310865/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-and-talktalk-lose-appeal-over-internet-piracy-ruling-801310865/ Internet service providers BT and TalkTalk have lost their High Court appeal against legislation aimed at cutting out online piracy. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:39:19 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/edinburgh-council-hopes-to-introduce-free-wi-fi-801310330/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/edinburgh-council-hopes-to-introduce-free-wi-fi-801310330/ Edinburgh City Council has revealed its plans to introduce free Wi-Fi on to the streets of the Scottish capital. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:21:18 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-lindsey-puts-1-million-aside-for-broadband-plans-801309717/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/east-lindsey-puts-1-million-aside-for-broadband-plans-801309717/ The east Lindsey district of Lincolnshire has earmarked £1 million to help improve broadband in the area. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:26:28 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/freemium-broadband-model-aims-to-meet-market-demand-801309290/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/freemium-broadband-model-aims-to-meet-market-demand-801309290/ A new model of internet provision has been launched to deal with the demand for broadband in the hospitality industry. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:20:29 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-announces-plans-to-launch-new-3g-service-801308556/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/3-mobile-announces-plans-to-launch-new-3g-service-801308556/ Internet provider 3 Mobile is planning to offer customers an upgrade to its 3G broadband technology. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:07:47 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cityfibre-announces-new-financing-deal-with-citigroup-801307954/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/cityfibre-announces-new-financing-deal-with-citigroup-801307954/ Broadband infrastructure provider CityFibre has signed a finance deal with investor Citigroup. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:07:30 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-launches-uks-first-commercial-4g-network-801307484/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-launches-uks-first-commercial-4g-network-801307484/ Residents of Southwark, London, may be able to benefit from the option of utilising UK Broadband's new 4G system, the first of its kind in Britain. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:08:25 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-expects-internet-to-change-lives-by-2027-801306833/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/plusnet-expects-internet-to-change-lives-by-2027-801306833/ Broadband specialist Plusnet has claimed that smart internet could become ubiquitous in people's lives by 2027. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:01:04 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-4g-broadband-rollout-in-cumbria-801305503/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-4g-broadband-rollout-in-cumbria-801305503/ MP Tim Farron has urged the county council to make super-fast broadband a priority in Cumbria. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:09:05 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-brings-fibre-broadband-to-childwall-and-rainford-801304926/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/bt-brings-fibre-broadband-to-childwall-and-rainford-801304926/ Two more Merseyside communities have been hooked up to BT's fibre optic broadband service. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:53:17 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-rules-out-wells-3g-mobile-broadband-upgrade-801304166/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/vodafone-rules-out-wells-3g-mobile-broadband-upgrade-801304166/ Residents in Wells are unlikely to benefit from a Vodafone network upgrade in the near future, a spokesman has revealed. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:05:33 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/torbay-development-agency-calls-for-broadband-support-801303610/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/torbay-development-agency-calls-for-broadband-support-801303610/ Residents and businesses in Torbay are being urged to complete a broadband questionnaire. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:00:09 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/eu-official-concerned-over-super-fast-broadband-target-801302866/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/eu-official-concerned-over-super-fast-broadband-target-801302866/ The EU could miss its high-speed broadband target, an official has warned. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:01:36 GMT http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wba-says-next-gen-wireless-services-will-be-rolled-out-in-2013-801302231/ http://www.broadbandchoice.co.uk/news/wba-says-next-gen-wireless-services-will-be-rolled-out-in-2013-801302231/ The Wireless Broadband Alliance has said next-generation hotspots will be rolled out next year. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:03:17 GMT