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Site blocking under Digital Economy Act might do more harm than good
You might be familiar with the concept of social sins. Or if you aren't, then you might have already experienced some of the effects of some social sins, whether or not you're aware of what's happening or not. A social sin is one wherein a whole group of people or ...
City councillors call on KC to roll out superfast broadband in university area
Various Internet service providers are now rolling out fibre to upgrade and expand their current networks. BT Broadband has been laying out fibre at accelerated speeds, pushing back the estimated date of completion from 2015 to 2014. The broadband giant asserts that the move "will help the government achieve its ...
Surge in WiFi usage at holiday sites
Recently released figures have shown that there has been a surge in the level of WiFi usage across holiday and leisure parks in the UK, as more and more people realise the benefits of enjoying broadband and internet access even whilst away from home. In the past those wanting to use ...
Virgin Media to provide WiFi for London Underground
The Olympics are edging closer, and preparations throughout London are underway. This includes setting up the underground tube stations with high-speed Internet so that commuters can check their email, surf the web, and access the Internet while they're on the go. Mayor Boris Johnson announced the news just recently, stating: "It’s ...
Google wants Ireland to get businesses online
The head of Google has recently stated that Ireland needs to make improvements when it comes to broadband and needs to get more businesses online. It has been reported that the head of Google, Eric Schmidt, wants Ireland to make improvements when it comes to broadband and has said that Ireland ...
Is your broadband speed more horse drawn cart than Ferrari?
(image credit Twaize) It’s fair to say I love my broadband and whilst it’s sometimes nice to be offline and have a break from work it’s not long before I get broadband withdrawal symptoms, however a slow connection can almost be more frustrating than no connection at all. So much of ...
Music pirates could be put off by warning from ISPs
According to a recent report many would be music pirates could be put off by warning from their Internet Service Providers. For the music industry and Internet Service Providers the problem of illegal music downloads has been causing headaches and issues for some time. According to the results of one recent ...
30 Hours spent online each week by the average UK broadband user
According to the findings in a recently released report the average broadband user in Britain spend 30 hours of every week browsing the internet. It was found in recent research that the average person in the UK spend around 30 hours every week and according to the report from uSwitch.com this ...
Rural regions get £5m funding for superfast broadband projects
The coverage is rural areas leaves a lot to be desired. A few months ago, a couple of Welsh MPs let their disdain for the poor mobile phone coverage in the area, calling it absolutely 'ludicrous.' Last April, a conservative MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Simon Hart stated: “Someone ...
Mobile shopping sales hit a high note
During very busy seasons, I prefer shopping online than in actual retail stores. There are pros and cons with online shopping, but I'd rather check out with a click than have to stand in long lines at the cash register. Apparently, a lot of people aren't just checking out with ...
Government defines superfast broadband
The government has recently confirmed what it defines as superfast broadband after some people were left confused over its definition. There are many people across the UK who are eager to enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband but at the same time the majority of people have had no idea what ...
Ericsson: Mobile data traffic will grow 10-fold by 2016
My busy schedule makes sure that I am out of the house for approximately most of the day. Aside from my time at the office, I spend a fairly considerable amount of time commuting, eating out, going to meetings, doing more commuting, and having coffee after dinner in some nearby ...
UK parents take precautions of kids’ online activity
It has been revealed in a recent report that UK parents are taking the most precautions when it comes to their kids getting online to surf the Internet. The increasing uptake of broadband services in the UK has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of kids that have access ...
BT speeds up broadband roll-out
In the continuing quest to bring superfast broadband to more households and businesses in the UK, BT Broadband is upping their game by speeding up fibre broadband rollout. Superfast broadband is defined by the government as "having a potential headline access speed of at least 20Mb, with no upper limit." These such ...
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