TalkTalk test highlights filesharing restriction problemsFriday, October 16th 2009 Broadband provider TalkTalk has claimed in its blog that it has proved that the government's plans to stop illegal filesharing would not work. Home phone and broadband provider TalkTalk has claimed the government's proposals to tackle illegal filesharing are "unworkable".
The internet company has carried out research which highlights that many broadband users could potentially have their internet connections hi-jacked by criminals, who in turn could download content illegally and leave the subscriber to face the consequences.
A third of the total wireless connections visited in a residential road in Middlesex were found to be vulnerable, which means they could potentially face disconnection.
Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation at TalkTalk, wrote in the company blog: "This is why we think the Mandelson scheme is wrong-headed and naïve.
"The lack of presumption of innocence and the absence of judicial process combined with the prevalence of Wi-Fi hijacking will result in innocent people being disconnected."
Details of the findings have come after TalkTalk revealed it is strongly disputing claims made in uSwitch.com's recent research over the company's customer service. |
Digital TV provider Virgin Media is set to add TiVo to its digital TV platform in autumn, it has been revealed. Consumer Focus has claimed the introduction of next generation broadband services across the UK should close the digital divide. Digital TV provider Sky is planning to preview its upcoming 3D digital TV service at the Westfield shopping centre in London. | Broadband provider BT has revealed that its business division is taking control of the UK's largest private TV network. Digital TV provider Virgin Media's Bravo channel is to broadcast the first two series of Spartacus: Blood and Sand. An expert has claimed the introduction of super-fast broadband across the UK should benefit everyone. |
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