Blogs March 2010
Will Sky be a good sport over Ofcom's digital TV plans?
So Ofcom has finally ruled over the future of Sky's digital TV services – surely that will spell an end to the issue? Not likely.While plans to cut the wholesale price of Sky Sports 1 and 2 could prove to be beneficial for...
Read moreCatching up on digital TV with Virgin Media
Whether it is due to work, family commitments or other activities, it's becoming increasingly common for people to lose touch with their favourite programmes due to their busy lifestyles. Fortunately, Virgin Media is trying its...
Read moreDo we all need to budget for the broadband tax?
Like any Budget, Alistair Darling's latest has received a mixed response from both businesses and the public. However, while some debate whether the announcement was just political canvassing, the broadband industry has other...
Read moreOfcom looks to the UK's fibre optic broadband future
Fibre optic broadband has become a big election buzzword in recent weeks. With both Labour and the Conservatives outlining proposals to introduce the technology across the UK, it is clear the idea of offering faster internet...
Read moreSky sets a date for 3D digital TV
While the debate over whether 3D films like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland showcase style over substance rages on, it is undeniable that the format has helped to put bums on seats in cinemas across the UK.Such levels of...
Read moreBT boosts the UK's fibre
Mention fibre optic cable broadband to most web users and they probably bring up Virgin Media in conversation. However, BT is seemingly working hard to make itself synonymous with the technology.Fresh from launching its Infinity...
Read moreHas Virgin Media made HD digital TV more affordable?
The battle for high definition (HD) digital TV dominance is well and truly underway. With both Virgin Media and Sky working hard to outdo each other in terms of broadcasting packages, subscribers are being increasingly caught up...
Read moreSky leads the way with HD digital TV content
If you hadn't guessed from its adverts about Supertelly, Sky is very proud of its high definition (HD) TV offerings. As well as now offering its Sky+HD set-top box as standard, the firm is regularly expanding the number of such...
Read morePoles apart for new fibre optic broadband trial
Fibre optic broadband has become a buzzword for the internet industry in recent times and one of the big problems dominating the area is how the networks can be provided to the most remote areas. Bodies such as the Country Land...
Read moreSky prepares to bring 3D TV to the masses
Despite originally being announced last year, we are all still waiting patiently for the full launch of Sky's hugely anticipated 3D digital TV service. The company's 3D broadcast of the Premier League clash between Manchester...
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