http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog Broadband Blog and Broadband News Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:10:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has recently announced that it is upgrading its network, enabling consumers to enjoy a range of new benefits Earlier this week the mobile communications giant T-Mobile announced that it was upgrading its network to provide consumers with a range of additional benefits, and to make the technology ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/t-mobile-broadband/network-upgrades-announced-by-t-mobile/77113 According to a recent report the demand for broadband access has become so great that there is now a risk of Internet log jams Over recent years many people have become reliant on the Internet for many reasons, ranging from leisure use and recreational use, to study and education, and for ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/greater-demand-for-broadband-brings-risk-of-internet-jams/77112 Another broadband provider has now started to threaten customers with disconnection if they are found to be illegally downloading. Over recent weeks Virgin Media has started to issue warnings to broadband customers if they are found to be illegally downloading material, informing them that they are at risk of having their ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/virgin-media-broadband/uks-largest-broadband-provider-threatens-subscribers/77111 Students that sign up to a NatWest bank account can now enjoy a discount off mobile broadband with 3, enabling them to get the service for just five pounds a month. Students that decide to open a bank account with NatWest can now enjoy getting cheaper mobile broadband, as the bank ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/discount-for-students-looking-for-cheap-mobile-broadband/77110 The communications regulator Ofcom is looking at different ways in which to deliver fibre to door connectivity as quickly as possible Over recent months there have been severe concerns over how behind the UK is when it comes to next generation broadband, and a number of broadband based summits have been ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/ofcom-looks-at-ways-to-roll-out-fibre-to-door-connectivity/77109 European mobile data roaming costs are to be cut by eighty percent by communications giant T-Mobile according to a recent report The mobile communications giant T-Mobile has recently announced that it will be cutting European mobile data roaming costs by eighty percent. The cut is to take effect from next month, ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/t-mobile-broadband/mobile-data-roaming-costs-to-be-cut-by-t-mobile/77108 Some industry officials have slated BT's trial of super fast broadband, stating that it is too little too late, and cannot get the UK back on track In a recent report analysts have questioned the effectiveness of the trial of super fast broadband by communications giant British Telecom, stating that it ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/will-bt-fibre-trial-put-the-uk-back-on-track/77107 Recent reports suggest that mobile broadband bundled into contract packages could be offered in the UK next year Over recent months mobile broadband has become huge, with an increasing number of people signing up to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of this new age broadband. However, according to a recent report ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/bundled-mobile-broadband-could-be-available-next-year/77106 Communications giant Virgin Media is to write to many customers to inform them that they could be disconnected if they do not stop illegal music downloads It has recently been announced that the communications and broadband giant Virgin Media is preparing to write to thousands of its customers over illegal music ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/virgin-media-to-write-to-customers-over-illegal-downloading/77105 Whilst many people have welcomes the recently launched voluntary code of practice from Ofcom one expert has said that the code is still lacking in some areas. The communications regulator Ofcom recently announced the launch of a voluntary code of practice for ISPs to sign up to. The aim of the ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/industry-expert-stated-isp-code-of-practice-still-lacking/77104 Communications giant British Telecom is set to offer three hundred households in Kent broadband discounts – for trialling its fastest ever connection! Three hundred lucky households in the Kent area are set to be offered a discount by communications provider British Telecom. And what will they be doing to receive this ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/discount-for-customers-trialling-bt%e2%80%99s-fastest-connection/77103 Industry officials are calling for the recently launched voluntary code of practice for broadband providers to also be extended to mobile broadband providers Earlier this month the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, announced a new voluntary code of practice of broadband providers to sign up to, which was designed to enable consumers ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/voluntary-broadband-code-needs-to-apply-to-mobile-broadband-too/77102 According to a recent report upgrading broadband networks in the UK could not only benefit consumers but could also help to boost the economy A recent report from the Broadband Stakeholder Group has suggested that investing in broadband networks in the UK in order to upgrade them and bring them up ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/uk-economy-could-be-helped-by-upgrading-broadband-networks/77101 Carphone Warehouse has recently launched an offer that gives consumers a choice of free laptops when they sign up for certain broadband deals With more and more providers offering broadband services in the UK competition for providers has become increasingly stiff, and in order to try and entice customers many have ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/choice-of-free-laptops-on-offer-from-carphone-warehouse/77100 The BBC has recently announced that it will be broadcasting its channel live on the Internet, but this could lead to rising costs for consumers There are concerns that the cost of broadband could go up for consumers as a result of plans by the BBC to broadcast live on the ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/bbc-live-broadcasts-could-mean-higher-prices-for-consumers/7799 Whilst a number of reports have highlighted how far behind the UK is in terms of broadband speeds compared to other countries, one industry official says there is no need to panic. According to an industry official who has been looking into broadband technology in the UK there is no need ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/uk-doesn%e2%80%99t-need-to-panic-over-broadband-speeds/7798 The communications regulator Ofcom has published a voluntary code of practice for broadband providers in order to ensure greater clarity for consumers Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has recently published a voluntary code of practice for broadband providers to sign up to. The code of practice is designed to encourage providers ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/ofcom-publishes-new-code-of-practice-for-broadband-providers/7797 The new boss of communications giant Orange has outlined plans to improve on mobile broadband, communications, and customer service A recent report highlighted the fact that communications giant Orange had missed out on the opportunity to boost its mobile broadband customer base by focussing too much on fixed line broadband. However, ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/orange-broadband/new-orange-boss-plans-to-boost-mobile-broadband/7796 A recent report has indicated that the UK's small and medium sized businesses keep a stiff upper lip when it comes to broadband complaints, preferring to put up with poor service than switch or complain According to a recent report many small and middle sized UK businesses prefer to show a ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/businesses-keep-stiff-upper-lip-when-it-comes-to-broadband-complaints/7795 New research by broadband comparison site Broadband Expert has revealed that broadband speeds slow down to nearly half their average speed between 7pm and 9pm in the evening. The research based on over 72,000 speed tests carried from January to May 2008 has revealed that the average broadband speed slows down ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/broadband-speeds-half-as-fast-at-peak-times/7794 Thanks to winning a lucrative contract British Telecom is to help provider 3 Ireland to increase both mobile broadband speeds and custom According to a recent report telecommunications giant British Telecom has won a lucrative contract thought to be worth around thirty five million pounds to help the Irish mobile operator ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/bt-to-help-3-ireland-to-increase-mobile-broadband-speeds/7793 The communications regulator has stated that BT may be able to raise its network charges for rivals due to increased broadband and telephone service competition Officials from the communications regulator Ofcom have stated that British Telecom may be able to raise the fees that it charges rival firms for using its ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/bt-may-get-go-ahead-to-raise-network-charges/7792 A recent study has found that broadband performance in the UK is better than that in the US, with the UK beating the US in the rankings Whilst concerns have been expressed over the past year with regards to the broadband service in the UK, with officials concerned that the UK ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/broadband-performance-better-in-uk-than-in-us/7791 Billion has become the first to launch an innovative 3G router, which will enable consumers to share their 3G mobile broadband Mobile broadband has become increasingly popular over recent months, and more and more people have been taking advantage of this relative new technology, both for the business and at home. ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/billion-launches-3g-router/7790 Whilst a recent report showed that rural areas have a greater take up of broadband than urban ones officials have stated that there are still some major problems with broadband in rural areas A recent report showed that the take up of broadband in rural areas was not higher than it ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/problems-still-being-experienced-with-rural-broadband/7789 A recent report has suggested that the increasing popularity of mobile broadband is being fuelled by increasingly competitive deals being offered by providers. The take up of mobile broadband has enjoyed steady growth over recent months, and an increasing number of consumers throughout the UK have opted to enjoy the convenience ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/mobile-broadband-popularity-fuelled-by-competitive-deals/7788 A recent report has revealed that many consumers with BT Broadband could be in danger of risking their security due to a flaw with the Home Hub wireless network systems. A recent report has highlighted how many customers that have BT broadband could be risking their personal data and security because ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/many-bt-broadband-customers-may-be-risking-their-security/7787 With the popularity of mobile broadband soaring at present, officials are concerned that communications giant Orange could be getting its priorities all wrong In the world of technology mobile broadband has been dominating the headlines lately, with this relatively new, advanced technology gaining popularity quickly amongst consumers that are looking for ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/orange-broadband/could-orange-do-more-to-aid-its-mobile-broadband-base/7786 According to a recent report there has been a surge in the number of broadband connections in the UK, which has rocketed to over fifteen million Over recent years broadband has continued to gain momentum in terms of popularity, and according to a recent report there broadband connections now come to ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/bt-broadband/surge-in-number-of-uk-broadband-connections/7785 A recent report suggest that mobile broadband figures are set to soar, as more and more people discover the benefits of mobile broadband According to a recent report the number of mobile broadband connections are set to soar over the coming years, with an increase in the number of people discovering ... http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/mobile-broadband/mobile-broadband-number-set-to-soar/7784