Broadband, TV & Phone Blogs
Should BT consider aesthetics in its fibre broadband plans?
BT's plans to extend the scope of its fibre optic broadband network have typically met with a warm reception from businesses and consumers alike. However, an interesting debate has emerged this month regarding the way the...
Read moreBright future in store for 3D TV
It's far too early to write off 3D TV as a failure that will never appeal to a mainstream audience. According to Informa Telecoms & Media, the technology is destined to only remain popular among a minority of viewers,...
Read moreCouncils staying positive on super-fast broadband
In the wake of the government's recent announcement of new super-fast broadband trial sites, it would have been easy for local authorities that missed out on funding to react with frustration. But while it's often in our...
Read moreVirgin Media on track with 100Mbps fibre broadband plans
Some network operators have been slow to react to the growing demand for access to faster broadband speeds, but Virgin Media certainly doesn't fall into that bracket. Last week, the cable company announced that its up to...
Read moreBDUK must look beyond BT with fast broadband funding
BT has done plenty to develop the country's fibre optic broadband infrastructure, but that doesn't mean the government should choose to direct all of its funding for the technology to the telecoms giant. A recent...
Read moreTime for BDUK to show progress with super-fast broadband plans
Now that the government has announced the latest three parts of the country to be included in its super-fast broadband trial scheme, it's time to see some real progress made. It was last October that the Department for...
Read moreVirgin Media and Sky ponder future of 3D TV
Although the first few months of 3D TV may not have been an unqualified success in the UK, Virgin Media and Sky clearly still have high hopes for the technology. Both providers unveiled a range of high-profile programmes and...
Read moreHigher-than-expected broadband or landline bills? Tell Ofcom
Money is tight for many Brits at the moment, so we're pleased to see Ofcom taking steps to prevent consumers from receiving unexpectedly high home phone, broadband or mobile bills. The regulator is in the process of talking...
Read moreTalkTalk tops the broadband and home phone complaints chart
TalkTalk has been given the unwanted title of most complained-about major telecoms provider following recent research published by Ofcom. According to the regulator, TalkTalk received 1.78 complaints per 1,000 customers about its...
Read moreVirgin Media pushing the broadband speed boundaries
Virgin Media is clearly aware of the importance of connection speeds when it comes to consumers choosing a new fibre optic broadband package. The internet service provider (ISP) has been ranked in first place for average download...
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