Broadband, TV & Phone Blogs
DCMS seeks plaudits for 'broadband progress'
There's no doubt that the government has come in for plenty of flak over its broadband plans. Everything from the overall target - delivering the best super-fast broadband network in Europe - to the methods of achieving it...
Read moreBT and Sky - different broadband strategies, same success
BT and Sky seem to have subtly different approaches to the broadband market, as illustrated by BT's newly announced plans surrounding its entry into sports broadcasting. The telecoms giant revealed this week that BT Sport -...
Read moreHuge downloads and 'always-on' demands frustrate gamers
Unsuspecting PC gamers got a bit of a surprise after picking up a copy of Bioshock Infinite on launch day. Not such a bad thing, you’d argue. Bioshock has always had the ability to surprise – it’s one of the strengths of...
Read moreAre you staying safe online?
You may consider yourself to be pretty tech-savvy, but are you doing enough to stave off hacking, identity theft and other online threats when logging on via your home broadband connection? New Ofcom research suggests there's...
Read moreCalls strengthen for focus on universal broadband
Is it right for the government to use taxpayers' money to fund the improvement of broadband networks in densely populated urban areas, potentially at the expense of rural communities? Countless industry commentators and...
Read moreAre reports of widespread TV interference from 4G just scaremongering?
Since Ofcom began formulating solid plans for the rollout of 4G super-fast mobile broadband networks across the UK, numerous reports have warned of the negative effect that the technology could have on digital TV reception. New...
Read moreWelsh govt deserves applause for extending Broadband Support Scheme
Rural rights campaigners were up in arms about the Welsh government's decision to wind down its Broadband Support Scheme (BSS), so it's a relief to see that the successful initiative has been extended. Welsh Business...
Read moreVictory for common sense as fibre broadband comes to Kensington and Chelsea
This week brought to an end one of the more heated disputes in the UK's super-fast broadband saga, as BT and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea finally buried the hatchet and reached an agreement that will see a...
Read moreShould the broadband industry be upset at Budget 2013?
In government, the old adage "you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't" really does hold true. This week's Budget provided a shining example of this phrase in action. Chancellor George...
Read moreConflicting broadband speed data causing confusion
It's hardly surprising that consumers often complain of confusion about broadband speeds, considering the vast range of conflicting information that exists on the issue. If you listen to the latest Ofcom research, the UK is...
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