July 31, 2007
Lumison, one of the UK's leading business-class ISPs, has warned of the implications of current flooding and the industry’s wider sensitivity to risks in the future, and that future floods in vulnerable areas could put the entire country’s internet infrastructure at risk. The chief executive officer of Lumison has reported that the potent combination of flood risk in the Thames gateway, ...
UK’s internet infrastructure at risk from future flooding
by Lin FreestoneLumison, one of the UK's leading business-class ISPs, has warned of the implications of current flooding and the industry’s wider sensitivity to risks in the future, and that future floods in vulnerable areas could put the entire country’s internet infrastructure at risk. The chief executive officer of Lumison has reported that the potent combination of flood risk in the Thames gateway, ...
Predicted 500 million global broadband users by 2010
by Lin FreestoneStrategy Analytics, a technology consultancy, predicts that by 2010 there will be more than 500 million mobile broadband subscribers in the world, with xDSL (ADSL etc.) representing over 50% of the market. It is predicted that, within the next three to five years, using a mobile handset to check e-mail, upload holiday photographs, blog or engage in multi-player games, with ...
Further delay to O2 broadband service
by Lin FreestoneFor the third time, O2 has announced a delay to the launch of its broadband service in the UK and Germany. No official reason has been given for the delay but it is speculated that the service is experiencing teething problems. When O2 bought small ISP Be Broadband, it had originally planned to have a service running at the beginning of ...
July 30, 2007
Entertainment Media Research, Europe’s foremost entertainment research consultancy, has published its fourth annual Digital Music Survey. Of 1,700 people questioned, 43% admitted they were illegally downloading tracks. In 2006, this figure was 36%, and in 2005 it was 40%. There was a fall in the percentage of people concerned about the risk of being prosecuted. Only 33% stated that the risk ...
Rise in illegal downloads
by Lin FreestoneEntertainment Media Research, Europe’s foremost entertainment research consultancy, has published its fourth annual Digital Music Survey. Of 1,700 people questioned, 43% admitted they were illegally downloading tracks. In 2006, this figure was 36%, and in 2005 it was 40%. There was a fall in the percentage of people concerned about the risk of being prosecuted. Only 33% stated that the risk ...
July 27, 2007
Latest research from analyst Datamonitor has outlined the opportunities for network equipment vendors and their channel partners in targeting the global market for wireless local area networks (WLANs) deployed within enterprise locations. The report predicts a strong expansion in the number of city-wide broadband wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. Spending on related UK and USA networks is expected to rise from $900m (£439m) ...
Expansion of municipal Wi-Fi networks predicted
by Lin FreestoneLatest research from analyst Datamonitor has outlined the opportunities for network equipment vendors and their channel partners in targeting the global market for wireless local area networks (WLANs) deployed within enterprise locations. The report predicts a strong expansion in the number of city-wide broadband wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. Spending on related UK and USA networks is expected to rise from $900m (£439m) ...
BT’s Q1 results show success across the board
by Lin FreestoneBT has recorded its results for the first quarter to the end of June 2007. Revenues have risen by 3% to £5,033m across the group as a whole. Pre-tax profit also grew by 3% to £658m, compared to the same period in 2006. The results mark the twenty-first consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth for BT, with earnings per share before ...
Ofcom review of 999 call provision by VoIP operators
by Lin FreestoneOfcom has revealed a consultation document that sets out its proposed approach to regulating types of Voice over Internet Protocol services (VoIP), which allow users to call ordinary fixed or mobile phone numbers. Ofcom requires VoIP operators to offer access to the emergency services via the 999 operator, as with standard lines. At present, VoIP operators can voluntarily offer 999 services, ...
July 26, 2007
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against Tiscali that it broadcast a misleading radio advertisement. BT and two members of the public challenged the ad on the grounds that the emphasis of the 30 second advertisement was on a £9.99 introductory price, and the significant condition that the price rose to £14.99 after three months was not ...
Complaint against Tiscali upheld by ASA
by Lin FreestoneThe Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against Tiscali that it broadcast a misleading radio advertisement. BT and two members of the public challenged the ad on the grounds that the emphasis of the 30 second advertisement was on a £9.99 introductory price, and the significant condition that the price rose to £14.99 after three months was not ...
New chief executive for BT Wholesale
by Lin FreestoneBT has appointed Sally Davis as new chief executive in charge of its wholesale division. Sally Davis will take up her new post at the beginning of September 2007. She worked with several communications companies in the US and the UK prior to joining BT eight years ago, where she has been recently acting as Chief Portfolio Officer. The role ...
July 25, 2007
Broadband use by people over 55 years old is now growing at a faster rate than the average European Internet user (26% year-on-year growth compared to 14%). New research from the European Interactive Advertising Association has found that 68% of people over 55 have a broadband connection. The study involved 7,036 random telephone interviews across the UK and northern Europe. This ...
Increasing broadband use by older generation
by Lin FreestoneBroadband use by people over 55 years old is now growing at a faster rate than the average European Internet user (26% year-on-year growth compared to 14%). New research from the European Interactive Advertising Association has found that 68% of people over 55 have a broadband connection. The study involved 7,036 random telephone interviews across the UK and northern Europe. This ...
Google’s success will continue in the UK
by Lin FreestoneBigmouthmedia, the digital marketing agency, has conducted a survey based on more than 1,100 responses, evenly split between male and female. The survey asked for opinions about Google, one of the five most popular sites on the Internet that is used around the world by millions of people. The survey reveals that the majority of British internet users - 53% - ...
OFT investigation into merger of Tiscali and Pipex
by Lin FreestoneThe Office of Fair Trading is to investigate the recent acquisition by Tiscali of the broadband and voice customers of Pipex, the UK's sixth largest broadband provider. The investigation, which will be looking for any potential competition issues, could delay the £210m merger for some time. The OFT is inviting comments on the merger to be submitted by 17 August. Conditions ...
July 24, 2007
A number of ISPs, especially broadband providers, have been affected by the severe floods in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, which have caused loss of power, complete server outages and increased customer support calls. A floodline has been set up by Aquiss Internet to help its broadband customers get reconnected. Its Worcester office, which houses the administrative and call centre operations, is without ...
ISPs affected by flood-related problems
by Lin FreestoneA number of ISPs, especially broadband providers, have been affected by the severe floods in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, which have caused loss of power, complete server outages and increased customer support calls. A floodline has been set up by Aquiss Internet to help its broadband customers get reconnected. Its Worcester office, which houses the administrative and call centre operations, is without ...
July 20, 2007
Ubiquisys Ltd has secured $25m funding from Google and other backers to support the development of its femtocell technology which improves 3G mobile voice calls and Internet access inside buildings. The femtocell device works by connecting to a resident's home broadband network to boost 3G coverage and improve reception. Ubiquisys, which has raised $37m venture capital to date, recently announced ...
UK femtocell developer backed by Google
by Jan HarrisUbiquisys Ltd has secured $25m funding from Google and other backers to support the development of its femtocell technology which improves 3G mobile voice calls and Internet access inside buildings. The femtocell device works by connecting to a resident's home broadband network to boost 3G coverage and improve reception. Ubiquisys, which has raised $37m venture capital to date, recently announced ...
July 19, 2007
Buffalo Technology, a global provider of networking solutions, has released a 200Mbps UPA-compliant Powerline Ethernet Modem (PL-UDP-L1) and kit (PL-UDP-L1/S). Buffalo's solution allows home users to interlink media devices such as PCs and HDTVs over their home's existing AC electrical wiring system. The modem and kit, which comply with the Universal Powerline Association’s (UPA) Digital Home Standard, run on 200 ...
Buffalo releases Powerline LAN solution
by Jan HarrisBuffalo Technology, a global provider of networking solutions, has released a 200Mbps UPA-compliant Powerline Ethernet Modem (PL-UDP-L1) and kit (PL-UDP-L1/S). Buffalo's solution allows home users to interlink media devices such as PCs and HDTVs over their home's existing AC electrical wiring system. The modem and kit, which comply with the Universal Powerline Association’s (UPA) Digital Home Standard, run on 200 ...
July 18, 2007
The UK is in the slow-lane when it comes to broadband speed according to a new study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - the OECD Communications Outlook 2007 report. The OECD placed the UK 16th out of its 30 member countries, in terms of broadband download speed, with a maximum download speed of under 20Mbps. Japan and Korea ...
UK in broadband slow-lane
by Jan HarrisThe UK is in the slow-lane when it comes to broadband speed according to a new study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - the OECD Communications Outlook 2007 report. The OECD placed the UK 16th out of its 30 member countries, in terms of broadband download speed, with a maximum download speed of under 20Mbps. Japan and Korea ...
July 17, 2007
New research by Point Topic indicates that UK dial-up internet connections could drop to just 700,000 by the end of 2008. An estimated 1.4 million homes in the UK dropped their 56K connections in the last six months, leaving just 2.2 million narrowband across the UK. The migration away from dial-up is expected to continue as people increasingly move to ...
Dial-up falls while broadband rises
by Jan HarrisNew research by Point Topic indicates that UK dial-up internet connections could drop to just 700,000 by the end of 2008. An estimated 1.4 million homes in the UK dropped their 56K connections in the last six months, leaving just 2.2 million narrowband across the UK. The migration away from dial-up is expected to continue as people increasingly move to ...
July 16, 2007
The free-hotspot.com group and wi-fi network infrastructure company MeshHopper have together launched a free wi-fi network in London. The network, called "online-4-free.com", will provide free wi-fi access to both businesses and the public along a 22km stretch of the River Thames from Millbank to Greenwich. It will be extended to 36km by August. MeshHopper also provides a paid-for Thames Online ...
Free wi-fi network launched in London
by Jan HarrisThe free-hotspot.com group and wi-fi network infrastructure company MeshHopper have together launched a free wi-fi network in London. The network, called "online-4-free.com", will provide free wi-fi access to both businesses and the public along a 22km stretch of the River Thames from Millbank to Greenwich. It will be extended to 36km by August. MeshHopper also provides a paid-for Thames Online ...
July 13, 2007
Internet service provider Tiscali has invested £210m to acquire the broadband and voice assets of UK rival Pipex, increasing its broadband customer base by around 570,000. The acquisition also gives Tiscali around 430,000 new voice customers. The sale is part of a strategic review which Pipex announced in March, initially attracting interest from BT, Sky and Virgin Media. Most bidders later ...
Tiscali expands with Pipex broadband
by Jan HarrisInternet service provider Tiscali has invested £210m to acquire the broadband and voice assets of UK rival Pipex, increasing its broadband customer base by around 570,000. The acquisition also gives Tiscali around 430,000 new voice customers. The sale is part of a strategic review which Pipex announced in March, initially attracting interest from BT, Sky and Virgin Media. Most bidders later ...
July 12, 2007
According to a survey by BroadbandChoices.co.uk, many broadband users in the UK shy away from going wireless because of unfounded worries about the technology. BroadbandChoices.co.uk believes that Internet Service Providers should stop marketing wireless broadband, or WiFi, as if it is a totally separate service from the more familiar fixed line packages. The company believes that this confuses consumers. ...
ISPs add to consumers’ wi-fi concerns
by Jan HarrisAccording to a survey by BroadbandChoices.co.uk, many broadband users in the UK shy away from going wireless because of unfounded worries about the technology. BroadbandChoices.co.uk believes that Internet Service Providers should stop marketing wireless broadband, or WiFi, as if it is a totally separate service from the more familiar fixed line packages. The company believes that this confuses consumers. ...
