Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:33 GMTCable.co.uk's news service brings you up-to-date breaking news from the digital service industry including news on cable, broadband, digital TV and home phone services.http://www.cable.co.uk/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-subscribers-still-favour-traditional-tv-platform-says-expert-800049627/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-subscribers-still-favour-traditional-tv-platform-says-expert-800049627/ TVs are still the favoured method of watching programmes, Broadband TV News has claimed. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:33 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-frustrated-at-severed-cables-in-bournemouth-800049235/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-frustrated-at-severed-cables-in-bournemouth-800049235/ Fibrecity contractors have cut a number of Virgin Media's connections in Bournemouth. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:00 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-adorns-south-wales-phone-book-with-paralympic-star-800049230/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-adorns-south-wales-phone-book-with-paralympic-star-800049230/ Telecoms giant BT has included Nathan Stephens on the cover of one of its south Wales Phone Books. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:49:50 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-claims-consumers-frustrated-at-broadband-ads-800048670/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-claims-consumers-frustrated-at-broadband-ads-800048670/ A new study has revealed that Brits are keen to see greater clarity regarding broadband advertising. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:54:32 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-finds-firms-are-flocking-to-twitter-800047895/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-finds-firms-are-flocking-to-twitter-800047895/ Twitter, Facebook and MySpace are all popular ways for firms to keep in touch with customers, according to Virgin Media Business. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:59:12 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-broadcast-torquay-united-v-barnet-clash-800047875/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-broadcast-torquay-united-v-barnet-clash-800047875/ Barnet's November clash with League Two rivals Torquay United will be broadcast by digital TV provider Sky. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:56:28 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-says-clearer-broadband-speeds-are-needed-800047422/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-says-clearer-broadband-speeds-are-needed-800047422/ Neil Berkett of Virgin Media has argued that "urgent" changes need to be made to the way broadband speeds are advertised. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:13 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-online-centres-stresses-importance-of-broadband-skills-800047414/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-online-centres-stresses-importance-of-broadband-skills-800047414/ A source from UK online centres has responded to a new publication revealing that more than nine million adults in the UK have never used the internet. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:56:54 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-features-oscar-pistorius-in-new-idents-for-channel-4-800046866/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-features-oscar-pistorius-in-new-idents-for-channel-4-800046866/ Suzi Williams of BT has described Paralympic athletes such as Oscar Pistorius as "incredible". Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:57:08 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-rollout-commences-in-dundee-800046840/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-rollout-commences-in-dundee-800046840/ Dundee residents and small businesses will be able to download at speeds of up to 100Mb/s when work is complete on Fibrecity Holdings' new fibre optic broadband network. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:52:11 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-joined-by-six-tv-in-project-canvas-complaint-800045653/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-joined-by-six-tv-in-project-canvas-complaint-800045653/ Six TV is reportedly gearing up to lodge an official complaint to Ofcom about proposed connected-TV joint venture Project Canvas. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:56:41 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ons-claims-mobile-broadband-usage-is-on-the-up-800045631/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ons-claims-mobile-broadband-usage-is-on-the-up-800045631/ More consumers in the UK are accessing the web via mobile broadband, new figures have revealed. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:52:58 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-backing-entertainment-for-pay-tv-growth-says-expert-800045126/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-backing-entertainment-for-pay-tv-growth-says-expert-800045126/ Broadcasting giant Sky is set to invest heavily in entertainment programming, according to the director of the Living TV Group Claudia Rosencrantz. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:50:31 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-signs-up-15-millionth-broadband-customer-800044614/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-signs-up-15-millionth-broadband-customer-800044614/ Some 15 million people are now getting their broadband courtesy of BT's high-speed network. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:08:38 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-notes-issues-surrounding-in-flight-broadband-800043941/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-notes-issues-surrounding-in-flight-broadband-800043941/ Mark Heraghty of Virgin Media Business has pointed out that bandwidth could be a "massive challenge" to in-flight broadband provision. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:55:28 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-digital-tv-deals-offer-many-benefits-says-expert-800043649/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-digital-tv-deals-offer-many-benefits-says-expert-800043649/ Taking out a digital TV deal from the likes of Sky and Virgin Media can benefit subscribers in a number of ways, it has been claimed. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:58 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/former-bt-exec-takes-up-leading-role-at-fibre-optic-broadband-firm-800043637/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/former-bt-exec-takes-up-leading-role-at-fibre-optic-broadband-firm-800043637/ The ex-chief executive of BT Broadcast Services Mark Smith has been named in the same job role at i3 Group company Opencity Media. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:33 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/price-motivates-bundle-purchases-claims-mintel-800043629/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/price-motivates-bundle-purchases-claims-mintel-800043629/ Monthly cost is one of the biggest factors in consumers choosing a bundle package, according to Mintel. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:22 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-spends-too-much-on-sport-and-movies-says-bbc-800043620/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-spends-too-much-on-sport-and-movies-says-bbc-800043620/ The BBC will argue that Sky is forsaking original content in favour of sports and films. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:48:42 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/digital-tv-broadband-and-home-phone-bundles-on-the-rise-800043181/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/digital-tv-broadband-and-home-phone-bundles-on-the-rise-800043181/ Market research firm Mintel has claimed that "triple-play" communications bundles have risen in value by 14.8 per cent in the past five years. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:57:02 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-ends-soon-800042652/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/plusnet-free-broadband-offer-ends-soon-800042652/ Time is running out on the three months free broadband promotion from PlusNet. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:51:24 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3d-digital-tv-most-popular-with-youngsters-study-shows-800042644/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3d-digital-tv-most-popular-with-youngsters-study-shows-800042644/ A poll conducted by YouGov has found that 25 to 34-year-olds are more likely than any other demographic to purchase a 3D TV in the next year. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:48:19 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-use-ahead-of-the-us-says-expert-800041723/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-use-ahead-of-the-us-says-expert-800041723/ The UK compares favourably to some of the biggest digital economies in the world in terms of internet access, according to Race Online 2012. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:42:47 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-to-launch-abc-tv-on-demand-service-800041261/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-to-launch-abc-tv-on-demand-service-800041261/ Walt Disney is launching an ABC-branded video-on-demand service internationally for the first time ever with BT Vision. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:42:08 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-provide-south-tyneside-homes-with-new-technology-800040749/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-provide-south-tyneside-homes-with-new-technology-800040749/ Telecoms giant BT has agreed a five-year contract to provide South Tyneside Homes with a range of new technology and services. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:53:42 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-2010-digital-heroes-awards-800040743/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-2010-digital-heroes-awards-800040743/ Broadband and home phone provider TalkTalk is looking to honour people from across the country who use digital technology to enhance their communities. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:51:44 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fixed-line-broadband-prices-fall-claims-analysys-mason-800039873/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fixed-line-broadband-prices-fall-claims-analysys-mason-800039873/ A new report from Analysys Mason has revealed that the average price of broadband bundles in the US and Europe is €40.70 per month. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:49:36 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-extends-interactive-programme-guide-deal-with-rovi-800039855/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-extends-interactive-programme-guide-deal-with-rovi-800039855/ Broadcaster Sky has agreed an extended multi-year deal with the company that holds the patents for its interactive programme guide. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:44:06 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-two-months-free-offer-expires-soon-800039432/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-two-months-free-offer-expires-soon-800039432/ August 31st 2010 is the deadline for customers who are keen to get the first two months of their triple bundle package from Virgin Media for free. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:56:45 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-forecast-to-remain-on-top-in-pay-tv-market-800039426/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-forecast-to-remain-on-top-in-pay-tv-market-800039426/ Stela Bokun of Pyramid Research has predicted that Sky's content and prices will keep it on top in the pay-TV sector between now and 2015. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:54:11 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-issues-new-project-canvas-warning-800038865/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-issues-new-project-canvas-warning-800038865/ Broadcaster Virgin Media issued a warning following Channel Five's return to the Project Canvas fold. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:56:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-extends-free-gift-voucher-deal-for-new-customers-800038860/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-extends-free-gift-voucher-deal-for-new-customers-800038860/ The free Marks & Spencer offer from Sky will run until September 23rd. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:53:40 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/channel-five-rejoins-project-canvas-partnership-800037966/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/channel-five-rejoins-project-canvas-partnership-800037966/ Project Canvas's partners - including the BBC and ITV - have announced that Channel Five will rejoin the proposed joint venture. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:49:57 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-slashes-home-phone-connection-charge-800037495/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-slashes-home-phone-connection-charge-800037495/ Telecoms giant BT has reduced the installation fee for a standalone landline to £29.99. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:47:49 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-considering-what-to-do-with-uk-online-broadband-subscribers-800037488/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-considering-what-to-do-with-uk-online-broadband-subscribers-800037488/ The Register has reported that UK Online customers could be moved onto Sky broadband packages. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:44:55 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-plans-to-use-mobile-broadband-spectrum-for-olympics-800036918/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-plans-to-use-mobile-broadband-spectrum-for-olympics-800036918/ The 2.6GHz frequency band, which looks set to be used for mobile broadband in the future, could be reserved during the London Olympics. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:48:44 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3-mobile-brings-broadband-advice-to-glasgow-800036916/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3-mobile-brings-broadband-advice-to-glasgow-800036916/ The 3 Mobile Broadband Bus has paid a visit to Glasgow, following last week's trip to Leeds. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-may-have-the-edge-with-sports-fans-says-expert-800036125/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-may-have-the-edge-with-sports-fans-says-expert-800036125/ BT's sports offering may not be cheap enough to lure fans away from Sky, it has been claimed. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:57:18 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/digital-tv-favoured-by-older-fans-for-premier-league-viewing-800036103/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/digital-tv-favoured-by-older-fans-for-premier-league-viewing-800036103/ Most older football fans are likely to watch Premier League games at home, according to a new study. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:55:41 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-news-names-nick-powell-as-first-sports-editor-800035630/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-news-names-nick-powell-as-first-sports-editor-800035630/ Bundle provider Sky has appointed Nick Powell as its first ever sports editor, as part of the decision to revamp Sky Sports News. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:53:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-news-radio-launched-800035619/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-news-radio-launched-800035619/ An online radio version of Sky Sports News is now available via the bundle provider's website. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:50:23 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-tackles-illegal-cable-tv-viewing-in-croydon-800035120/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-tackles-illegal-cable-tv-viewing-in-croydon-800035120/ A new scheme to prevent people from watching Virgin Media channels for free has been launched. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:58:58 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/no-such-thing-as-the-perfect-broadband-deal-says-talktalk-800035099/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/no-such-thing-as-the-perfect-broadband-deal-says-talktalk-800035099/ Tristia Clarke of TalkTalk has argued it is impossible to find a broadband deal to suit every customer. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:52:42 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/orange-resolves-mobile-broadband-issue-800034164/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/orange-resolves-mobile-broadband-issue-800034164/ An Orange spokesperson has confirmed it has corrected a problem preventing some of its customers from using their mobile broadband to get online. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:57:47 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/suffolk-misses-out-on-bt-broadband-upgrades-800034134/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/suffolk-misses-out-on-bt-broadband-upgrades-800034134/ BT is currently improving broadband speeds in areas across the country, but Suffolk has missed out on the upgrades. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:50:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-has-shaken-up-sports-market-says-pc-advisor-800033753/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-has-shaken-up-sports-market-says-pc-advisor-800033753/ Telecoms giant BT may provide the cheapest way to watch Sky Sports. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:48:43 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3-mobile-and-pollyanna-woodward-promote-mobile-broadband-800033740/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/3-mobile-and-pollyanna-woodward-promote-mobile-broadband-800033740/ The 3 Mobile Broadband Bus is calling in at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds today. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:47:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-says-broadband-enabled-pcs-used-most-in-lancashire-800033213/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-says-broadband-enabled-pcs-used-most-in-lancashire-800033213/ The average person in the UK spends 54.8 hours using an internet-enabled computer. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:46:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-says-customer-must-be-king-800033209/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-says-customer-must-be-king-800033209/ Focusing on customer service could prevent businesses getting bad reviews on Foursquare and other social media sites. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:44:56 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-bundles-growing-in-popularity-study-shows-800032253/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-bundles-growing-in-popularity-study-shows-800032253/ The number of households signed up to bundled communications deals has risen by 29 per cent in the past five years. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:54:41 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/report-claims-consumers-are-hungry-for-hd-digital-tv-800032242/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/report-claims-consumers-are-hungry-for-hd-digital-tv-800032242/ UK sales of HD-ready TVs have surpassed 24 million, according to Ofcom. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:53:13 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-take-up-hits-71-claims-ofcom-800031780/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-broadband-take-up-hits-71-claims-ofcom-800031780/ England has the highest broadband take-up in the UK, according to a new report. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:48:52 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-adds-the-landscape-channel-to-line-up-800031776/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-adds-the-landscape-channel-to-line-up-800031776/ Subscribers to Sky's digital TV channels can now unwind to The Landscape Channel. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:46:33 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-says-fibre-optic-broadband-can-help-its-tv-offering-800031278/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-says-fibre-optic-broadband-can-help-its-tv-offering-800031278/ Fibre optic broadband could help to increase the popularity of BT Vision. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:57:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-connect-220000-north-east-properties-to-faster-broadband-800031267/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-connect-220000-north-east-properties-to-faster-broadband-800031267/ North-east England will get access to faster broadband thanks to a new initiative from BT. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:55:34 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-six-months-free-broadband-offer-800030405/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-six-months-free-broadband-offer-800030405/ A new six months free broadband promotion has been unveiled by TalkTalk. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:50:06 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/subscription-tv-channel-living-unveils-new-drama-starring-will-young-800029912/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/subscription-tv-channel-living-unveils-new-drama-starring-will-young-800029912/ Bedlam, starring Will Young, is the first original drama series to be commissioned by Living. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:40:31 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-implements-business-broadband-network-for-firstassist-800029907/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-implements-business-broadband-network-for-firstassist-800029907/ Broadband provider Virgin Media has connected FirstAssist Insurance to a new high-speed network. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:38:07 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/msp-says-remote-areas-must-not-miss-out-on-high-speed-broadband-800029462/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/msp-says-remote-areas-must-not-miss-out-on-high-speed-broadband-800029462/ Reform Scotland's recent report on the country's broadband infrastructure has been backed by MSP Tavish Scott. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:59:34 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-roll-out-faster-broadband-in-wales-800029458/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-roll-out-faster-broadband-in-wales-800029458/ Almost 68,000 Welsh properties will get access to faster broadband from BT. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:58:06 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-enlists-jedward-to-launch-x-factor-sponsorship-800028582/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-enlists-jedward-to-launch-x-factor-sponsorship-800028582/ Irish pop twins John and Edward have lent a helping hand to TalkTalk's X Factor sponsorship. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:04:59 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-screen-its-150th-england-test-match-800028078/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-screen-its-150th-england-test-match-800028078/ Digital TV giant Sky will this week screen its 150th England Test match. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:56:20 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-happy-with-sky-sports-uptake-800028074/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-happy-with-sky-sports-uptake-800028074/ Digital TV provider BT has said it is satisfied with the uptake of its new sports packages. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:53:39 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eclipse-says-consumers-must-be-made-aware-of-bandwidth-usage-800027539/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eclipse-says-consumers-must-be-made-aware-of-bandwidth-usage-800027539/ Broadband users should be careful not to exceed their monthly bandwidth allocation, according to Eclipse Internet. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:55:04 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-aims-to-protect-customers-from-malware-800027530/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-aims-to-protect-customers-from-malware-800027530/ A new anti-malware campaign has been announced by Virgin Media. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:53:13 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-accounts-for-one-in-100-internet-searches-800026699/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-accounts-for-one-in-100-internet-searches-800026699/ A study has found that Sky Sports was one of the most searched for terms on the internet last week. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:55:59 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-arts-signs-up-rankin-for-new-ad-campaign-800026203/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-arts-signs-up-rankin-for-new-ad-campaign-800026203/ A new promotional campaign featuring pictures taken by photographer Rankin has been launched by Sky Arts. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:47:15 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-reportedly-signs-up-60000-to-sports-packages-800026200/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-reportedly-signs-up-60000-to-sports-packages-800026200/ Around 60,000 people have taken out sport subscriptions with BT, it has been claimed. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:45:51 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/reform-scotland-calls-for-200m-investment-in-broadband-800025724/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/reform-scotland-calls-for-200m-investment-in-broadband-800025724/ Broadband is as important as canals and railways were to the Industrial Revolution, it has been argued. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:49:47 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-work-starts-in-ashby-de-la-launde-800025713/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-optic-broadband-work-starts-in-ashby-de-la-launde-800025713/ NextGenUs UK and AFL Telecommunications are working on a new high-speed broadband network in Ashby de la Launde. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:47:41 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-creates-3d-spider-film-to-help-arachnophobes-800024820/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-creates-3d-spider-film-to-help-arachnophobes-800024820/ Sky has filmed a spider-packed 3D movie ahead of the consumer launch of its Sky 3D channel. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:49:40 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-enhances-tv-football-viewing-with-sofa-stadium-800024815/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-enhances-tv-football-viewing-with-sofa-stadium-800024815/ The new Sofa Stadium application from Virgin Media will be launched tomorrow. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:47:51 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bournemouth-sewer-based-fibre-optic-broadband-plans-canned-800024449/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bournemouth-sewer-based-fibre-optic-broadband-plans-canned-800024449/ The i3 Group no longer plans to use Bournemouth's sewer network to roll out fibre optic broadband. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:53:50 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/residents-in-broadband-not-spots-urged-not-to-suffer-in-silence-800024444/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/residents-in-broadband-not-spots-urged-not-to-suffer-in-silence-800024444/ A scheme from the Welsh Assembly Government aims to improve broadband access in remote areas. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:51:23 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-appeal-tutv-sports-decision-from-ofcom-800023988/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-appeal-tutv-sports-decision-from-ofcom-800023988/ Top Up TV should not be allowed to broadcast Sky Sports 1 and 2, Sky has argued. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:53:19 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-says-banks-should-talk-to-customers-online-800023986/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-business-says-banks-should-talk-to-customers-online-800023986/ Banks have been urged to get online and speak to their customers. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:51:37 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-and-sky-help-develop-connected-tv-specs-800023154/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-and-sky-help-develop-connected-tv-specs-800023154/ Sky and Virgin Media have reportedly helped out in the development of specifications for connected TV. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:56:57 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-launches-new-pub-finder-800023140/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-launches-new-pub-finder-800023140/ Sports fans can locate their nearest pub screening football, rugby, cricket and more thanks to a new service from Sky. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:55:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/review-of-fibre-optic-broadband-tax-reportedly-scrapped-800022704/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/review-of-fibre-optic-broadband-tax-reportedly-scrapped-800022704/ There will be no review of the government's 'fibre tax', it has been claimed. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:49:57 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-to-offer-faster-data-transfers-via-business-broadband-800022700/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-to-offer-faster-data-transfers-via-business-broadband-800022700/ The data transfer speeds offered by Virgin Media Business have been improved. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:47:24 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-among-the-cheapest-countries-for-mobile-broadband-study-shows-800022253/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uk-among-the-cheapest-countries-for-mobile-broadband-study-shows-800022253/ Consumers in the UK are paying lower prices for their mobile broadband than residents of many other countries, according to ABI Research. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:57:43 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-install-fibre-optic-broadband-in-greater-manchester-800022241/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-install-fibre-optic-broadband-in-greater-manchester-800022241/ Over 66,000 Greater Manchester properties are to get access to fibre optic broadband from BT. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:55:01 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-claims-british-men-are-obsessed-with-football-800021443/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-claims-british-men-are-obsessed-with-football-800021443/ Men in Britain are prepared to skip a job interview to watch football, it has been claimed. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:00:07 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-offers-sports-broadband-and-home-phone-for-39-a-month-800021435/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-offers-sports-broadband-and-home-phone-for-39-a-month-800021435/ A £39 sports, landline and broadband bundle is available from Sky. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:57:26 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/free-home-broadband-scheme-being-wound-down-by-government-800020938/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/free-home-broadband-scheme-being-wound-down-by-government-800020938/ The Home Access programme is likely to finish when "funding runs out", the government has said. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:50:06 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/business-broadband-important-in-rural-areas-says-expert-800020932/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/business-broadband-important-in-rural-areas-says-expert-800020932/ Rural parts of the country would benefit from high-speed broadband access, it has been claimed. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:48:12 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-welcomes-hd-launch-of-good-food-and-eden-800020468/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-welcomes-hd-launch-of-good-food-and-eden-800020468/ Two of UKTV's digital TV channels will be exclusively available in high definition from Sky. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:52:23 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/lee-mcconnell-to-adorn-bt-phone-book-in-scotland-800020465/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/lee-mcconnell-to-adorn-bt-phone-book-in-scotland-800020465/ Glaswegian athlete Lee McConnell will feature on the cover of 12 Scottish editions of the BT Phone Book. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:50:38 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-lines-up-jason-cundy-as-new-host-of-debate-show-800019669/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-lines-up-jason-cundy-as-new-host-of-debate-show-800019669/ You're On Sky Sports will be co-hosted by Jason Cundy this season. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:55:29 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-gets-exclusive-on-new-uktv-hd-channels-800019600/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-gets-exclusive-on-new-uktv-hd-channels-800019600/ Good Food and Eden will be exclusively available to watch in high definition on Sky. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:52:15 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-agrees-paralympic-games-sponsorship-deal-with-channel-4-800019136/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-agrees-paralympic-games-sponsorship-deal-with-channel-4-800019136/ Sainsbury's and BT will share sponsorship duties for the TV coverage of the Paralympics. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:54:29 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/transport-minister-defends-broadband-roll-out-delay-800019132/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/transport-minister-defends-broadband-roll-out-delay-800019132/ It is likely that a "core of the population" will still be without high-speed broadband over the short term, according to Norman Baker. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:52:20 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-and-sky-set-for-battle-over-sports-800019087/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-and-sky-set-for-battle-over-sports-800019087/ It will be tough for BT Vision to overcome Sky with its sports broadcasting, it has been claimed. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:24:20 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/encourage-competition-to-achieve-universal-broadband-says-expert-800018680/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/encourage-competition-to-achieve-universal-broadband-says-expert-800018680/ Competition is a key factor in giving everyone in the UK affordable broadband access, it has been claimed. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:10:19 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-could-challenge-bbc-over-drama-output-800017543/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-could-challenge-bbc-over-drama-output-800017543/ Steve Busfield of the Guardian has said Sky could be set to rival the BBC in its drama programming. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:57:02 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-connects-fife-to-fibre-optic-broadband-network-800017529/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-connects-fife-to-fibre-optic-broadband-network-800017529/ The local authority area of Fife in Scotland has been connected to BT's new fibre optic cable broadband network. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:54:55 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-and-bt-defend-home-phone-price-hikes-800017107/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-and-bt-defend-home-phone-price-hikes-800017107/ It is necessary for BT and TalkTalk to increase their call prices from time to time, it has been argued. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:52:34 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-offers-best-value-on-sports-viewing-says-expert-800017095/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-offers-best-value-on-sports-viewing-says-expert-800017095/ BT Vision could be the best option for sports fans looking for the cheapest possible package, it has been claimed. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:47:17 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-offers-great-sports-prices-says-ian-livingston-800017091/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-vision-offers-great-sports-prices-says-ian-livingston-800017091/ BT Vision's pricing for Sky Sports is a great value proposition, it has been claimed. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:45:11 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-could-sell-stake-in-uktv-800016631/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-could-sell-stake-in-uktv-800016631/ A number of parties are thought to be interested in buying UKTV from Virgin Media. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:46:43 GMT