Archive for March, 2010
Ofcom threatens to bring in strict rules
Following reports that consumers are still not being told accurately what speeds they are likely to get from broadband providers Ofcom has said that it may look at bringing in strict regulations to tackle this issue. There has been a lot of concern expressed recently over the broadband speeds that providers ...
Majority of people go online to make travel arrangements
Recent figures have shown that the Internet and access to broadband services have revolutionised the travel industry in the UK, with a huge majority of consumers using the Internet to make their travel arrangements. In years gone by anyone that wanted to book a flight or holiday would either end up ...
Many broadband users still failing to bundle
Despite the difficult financial climate and the need to cut back on bills one industry official said that many consumers are still failing to save money by bundling their broadband, landline, and television services. For many people across the UK saving money on monthly outgoings has become a major priority, particularly ...
Broadband reaches tenth birthday
This week sees the technology that we all know and love, broadband, reach its tenth birthday, and reports have shown just what a long way this technology has come over the past decade. Broadband is something that we all take for granted these days, and many people are enjoying both fixed ...
Orange claims customers can enjoy summer more with flexible working
Mobile network provider Orange has claimed that workers in the UK can make the most of the British summertime and enjoy their time more by working flexibly through the various mobile devices available. Whilst summer in the UK is not usually the best there are days where the sun is shining, ...
NWDA wants to speed up Next Generation broadband in the Northwest
According to recent reports the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is looking at measures to bring Next Generation broadband to the Northwest. Most people and businesses are aware of how much they will benefit from Next Generation broadband access, with its greater coverage and higher speeds, and it has been reported ...
Many younger people want file sharing to be legal
It has been reported that, whilst the subject of broadband users file sharing has become a highly controversial one, many younger people believe that this activity should be legal. As most people know there has been a lot of controversy over illegal file sharing over recent months, with the entertainment industry ...
4G iPhone rumours reinforced by job advertisement
Over recent weeks there has been a lot of speculation and rumour over whether manufacturing giant Apple is bringing out a 4G version of its iPhone this summer, and these rumours have now been reinforced by a job advertisement that was placed by the company. Over the last couple of years ...
Full indoor 3G signal available for businesses with Vodafone Sure Signal
A recent report has highlighted how Vodafone Sure Signal can help UK businesses by ensuring that there is an indoor 3G connection available for up to four people to connect to at the same time. According to a recent report, businesses, particularly those that have remote workers that have to work ...
Farmers told to find Internet friends to do VAT
It was announced recently that from April all VAT returns for businesses turning over one hundred thousand pounds or more must be filed online, which is going to prove a problem for those that do not have broadband or Internet access such as farmers in rural areas. The tax office recently ...





