May 14, 2008
Vodafone UK is making a multi-million pound investment to roll-out its fast broadband network to Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Reading this summer. The expansion will bring the service, which is already available in London and major airports, to a further three million people. Vodafone is also planning to give customers more information about its mobile broadband service, with information ...
Vodafone extending fast broadband service
by Jan HarrisVodafone UK is making a multi-million pound investment to roll-out its fast broadband network to Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Reading this summer. The expansion will bring the service, which is already available in London and major airports, to a further three million people. Vodafone is also planning to give customers more information about its mobile broadband service, with information ...
May 12, 2008
The outcome of the recently held second European 2.6GHz spectrum auction in Sweden has provided useful speculation about the price that operators will pay for the spectrum throughout Europe. The Swedish auction concluded at a price of €0.13/MHz/pop, with unpaired spectrum going for just below €0.04/MHz/pop and paired spectrum for €0.16/MHz/pop. A strategy consultant at Analysys Mason has concluded that prices fetched ...
Swedish 2.6GHz auction reflects European spectrum value
by Lin FreestoneThe outcome of the recently held second European 2.6GHz spectrum auction in Sweden has provided useful speculation about the price that operators will pay for the spectrum throughout Europe. The Swedish auction concluded at a price of €0.13/MHz/pop, with unpaired spectrum going for just below €0.04/MHz/pop and paired spectrum for €0.16/MHz/pop. A strategy consultant at Analysys Mason has concluded that prices fetched ...
May 8, 2008
Over the next few months, H20 intends to announce the names of several towns it will link up with high speed internet capabilities of up to 100Mbps. The first recipient of these super fast cable links will be Bournemouth, with work set to begin before the end of the year. H20 does not intend to dig up the streets to lay ...
Bournemouth’s high speed internet sewers.
by Alan HartenOver the next few months, H20 intends to announce the names of several towns it will link up with high speed internet capabilities of up to 100Mbps. The first recipient of these super fast cable links will be Bournemouth, with work set to begin before the end of the year. H20 does not intend to dig up the streets to lay ...
May 7, 2008
A multi-year service agreement that will result in the next generation of in-flight passenger broadband access has been signed between Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation. Panasonic is introducing an advanced satellite transmission platform that will allow airline passengers the ability to access Internet-based information and entertainment. The service, Panasonic eXConnect, provides Internet connectivity for passengers. By using Intelsat’s existing infrastructure, Panasonic ...
In-flight broadband from Intelsat and Panasonic
by Lin FreestoneA multi-year service agreement that will result in the next generation of in-flight passenger broadband access has been signed between Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation. Panasonic is introducing an advanced satellite transmission platform that will allow airline passengers the ability to access Internet-based information and entertainment. The service, Panasonic eXConnect, provides Internet connectivity for passengers. By using Intelsat’s existing infrastructure, Panasonic ...
April 23, 2008
Ofcom has taken some of the pressure off the BBC in the argument about who should pay for superfast broadband infrastructure. Worried about the increasing level of traffic caused by services such as the BBC's iPlayer, ISPs including Tiscali have called for the BBC to contribute to the cost of upgrading broadband networks in the UK. Popular programmes on iPlayer, ...
BBC not liable for broadband infrastructure costs
by Jan HarrisOfcom has taken some of the pressure off the BBC in the argument about who should pay for superfast broadband infrastructure. Worried about the increasing level of traffic caused by services such as the BBC's iPlayer, ISPs including Tiscali have called for the BBC to contribute to the cost of upgrading broadband networks in the UK. Popular programmes on iPlayer, ...
April 22, 2008
A new initiative from BT Business Total Broadband has the potential to create 170,000 new Wi-Fi access points in the UK. The company's 170,000 BT Business Total Broadband customers are soon to receive a firmware update which will allow them to turn on an Openzone hotspot feature on their BT Business Hub. This will create a secure channel in their Wi-Fi ...
BT lets businesses create Wi-Fi hotspots
by Jan HarrisA new initiative from BT Business Total Broadband has the potential to create 170,000 new Wi-Fi access points in the UK. The company's 170,000 BT Business Total Broadband customers are soon to receive a firmware update which will allow them to turn on an Openzone hotspot feature on their BT Business Hub. This will create a secure channel in their Wi-Fi ...
April 21, 2008
O2 has launched a mobile broadband service, giving its customers internet access from a laptop over 3G or Wi-Fi via a plug-in USB modem, which will automatically connect to the fastest available network. O2 Mobile Broadband is available to existing O2 customers for £20 per month with up to 3GB of data usage. Customers will receive a text message informing ...
O2 launches mobile broadband service
by Jan HarrisO2 has launched a mobile broadband service, giving its customers internet access from a laptop over 3G or Wi-Fi via a plug-in USB modem, which will automatically connect to the fastest available network. O2 Mobile Broadband is available to existing O2 customers for £20 per month with up to 3GB of data usage. Customers will receive a text message informing ...
April 18, 2008
The announcement that Ofcom is to investigate whether the roll-out of fibre to the home can be accelerated by using utility infrastructures has led to a call for caution from Geo, a fibre network provider. While Geo supports the use of optical fibre for next generation UK broadband, the company claims that there are major obstacles to using the technology ...
Geo warns on broadband via sewer plan
by Jan HarrisThe announcement that Ofcom is to investigate whether the roll-out of fibre to the home can be accelerated by using utility infrastructures has led to a call for caution from Geo, a fibre network provider. While Geo supports the use of optical fibre for next generation UK broadband, the company claims that there are major obstacles to using the technology ...
April 15, 2008
Ferry operator, Wightlink, has deployed the Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway from Moovera Networks, on its Isle of Wight ferries, providing ferry crew with instant access to online resources. The Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway provides fast Internet access and real-time GPS-based ship location monitoring. The deployment will also facilitate the future provision of public Wi-Fi hotspot services. The ...
Wi-Fi available on Wightlink ferries
by Jan HarrisFerry operator, Wightlink, has deployed the Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway from Moovera Networks, on its Isle of Wight ferries, providing ferry crew with instant access to online resources. The Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway provides fast Internet access and real-time GPS-based ship location monitoring. The deployment will also facilitate the future provision of public Wi-Fi hotspot services. The ...
April 8, 2008
Magnet Business, an Irish telecoms and internet provider, has launched a suite of new services, aimed at the SME, that combines voice and internet bundles with a high-end phone system. Building on its continued investment in next generation technology, the launch of these converged services is Magnet’s first in a range of new products to be introduced, that will enable customers ...
Converged services for SMEs from Magnet Business
by Lin FreestoneMagnet Business, an Irish telecoms and internet provider, has launched a suite of new services, aimed at the SME, that combines voice and internet bundles with a high-end phone system. Building on its continued investment in next generation technology, the launch of these converged services is Magnet’s first in a range of new products to be introduced, that will enable customers ...
April 4, 2008
Nokia has launched its Nokia Music Store in Ireland. The store will offer access to millions of tracks, from global hits to local artists, and will continue to expand the catalogue by adding new content with a particular emphasis on Irish artists. The Irish content will come from up-and-coming and established Irish artists, and includes The Coronas, Cathy Davey and ...
Irish artists on offer at Nokia’s new digital music store
by Lin FreestoneNokia has launched its Nokia Music Store in Ireland. The store will offer access to millions of tracks, from global hits to local artists, and will continue to expand the catalogue by adding new content with a particular emphasis on Irish artists. The Irish content will come from up-and-coming and established Irish artists, and includes The Coronas, Cathy Davey and ...
April 3, 2008
In an effort to stop music being downloaded illegally, record label, Warner Music, is in talks with UK ISPs about a revenue sharing model whereby the ISPs would charge a monthly fee for downloads from Warner Music's record library, replacing the per-track fee. This model is being adopted by Denmark's biggest ISP, TDC, which has entered into a deal with ...
Warner Music in download talks with ISPs
by Jan HarrisIn an effort to stop music being downloaded illegally, record label, Warner Music, is in talks with UK ISPs about a revenue sharing model whereby the ISPs would charge a monthly fee for downloads from Warner Music's record library, replacing the per-track fee. This model is being adopted by Denmark's biggest ISP, TDC, which has entered into a deal with ...
April 2, 2008
Juniper Research predicts that WiMax 802.16e could be used to deliver local loop broadband connectivity to 47 million people within five years, providing an alternative 'last mile' technology to DSL broadband. The report by Howard Wilcox, called 'The Last Mile: Opportunities for WiMAX, 2008-2013', suggests that the market will be worth over $20bn annually by 2013. It identifies two issues that ...
Report identifies last-mile WiMAX as alternative to DSL
by Jan HarrisJuniper Research predicts that WiMax 802.16e could be used to deliver local loop broadband connectivity to 47 million people within five years, providing an alternative 'last mile' technology to DSL broadband. The report by Howard Wilcox, called 'The Last Mile: Opportunities for WiMAX, 2008-2013', suggests that the market will be worth over $20bn annually by 2013. It identifies two issues that ...
April 1, 2008
TDC, a Danish telco is introducing an unlimited music download service, developed exclusively, as added-value for its customers. TDC Play, previously known as UMAP (Unlimited Music On All Platforms), is a web and wap download service. The service is accessible to all mobile, online and cable subscribers as part of their ordinary subscription and no additional fees will be payable. It is ...
Free music downloads for TDC’s Danish customers
by Lin FreestoneTDC, a Danish telco is introducing an unlimited music download service, developed exclusively, as added-value for its customers. TDC Play, previously known as UMAP (Unlimited Music On All Platforms), is a web and wap download service. The service is accessible to all mobile, online and cable subscribers as part of their ordinary subscription and no additional fees will be payable. It is ...
March 30, 2008
The Broadband Reach Project in Scotland is ongoing with the Scottish Parliament due to award a £3.5 million contract to a company who will then labor to fill in the gaps broadband coverage. Computer Weekly has discovered that the Enterprise minister Jim Mather believes that businesses might be offered high speed broadband more rapidly if a comparable scheme to the Scottish ...
Suggestion that whole of the UK should follow Scottish broadband lead
by Dave NixonThe Broadband Reach Project in Scotland is ongoing with the Scottish Parliament due to award a £3.5 million contract to a company who will then labor to fill in the gaps broadband coverage. Computer Weekly has discovered that the Enterprise minister Jim Mather believes that businesses might be offered high speed broadband more rapidly if a comparable scheme to the Scottish ...
Voipfone launch £45 limitless broadband package
by Dave NixonThose who have used VoIP (Voice over IP) on their broadband lines will be conscious of the irritation that can arise if a large web page causes a spike in latency or swamps the connection causing the voice to stutter. Voipfone are attempting to address this in two ways with their new £45 (ex. VAT) per month broadband product. The product ...
Firmware upgrade for Netgear DG834v3 routers
by Dave NixonThe AR7 chipset problem hit the headlines last year and Netgear has now issued a firmware update for its DG834 version 3 hardware that might improve effects for some people. The firmware is version 4.01.37 and should only be used on version 3 of the DG834 and DG834G routers. Note: Do not use this firmware on North American models. The firmware fixes ...
BT Yahoo mail troubles
by Dave NixonIt appears the BT Yahoo mail service which is offered as a subscription service or is bundled with BT Total broadband packages has been experiencing service problems. Vnunet.com has some comments from BT, signifying that the service issues are in the process of being fixed and that people have been experiencing issues since March 11th. Unnoficial BT Total forums have numerous ...
March 29, 2008
A patented software tool for searching and visualising unstructured information has been released by Comintell. The tool can be used for creating competitor comparisons, SWOT analysis, competitive intelligence reports, media analysis, and trend spotting. Matrix Analyzer 3 automatically categorises incoming content feeds and displays this information in a dynamic matrix format. The new version, introduced by Comintell, a Sweden-based provider of ...
Matrix Analyzer 3 launched by Comintell
by Lin FreestoneA patented software tool for searching and visualising unstructured information has been released by Comintell. The tool can be used for creating competitor comparisons, SWOT analysis, competitive intelligence reports, media analysis, and trend spotting. Matrix Analyzer 3 automatically categorises incoming content feeds and displays this information in a dynamic matrix format. The new version, introduced by Comintell, a Sweden-based provider of ...
March 25, 2008
According to a report by E-Belarus.org, the Belarusian Ministry of Trade is recording a growth in e-commerce in Belarus. The number of Belarusian businesses using the internet as a means of trading is increasing by approximately 100 shops per year. Belarusian e-shops, which now total 740, are defined as those businesses that are registered in the '.by' domain and that ...
Growth of e-shopping in Belarus
by Lin FreestoneAccording to a report by E-Belarus.org, the Belarusian Ministry of Trade is recording a growth in e-commerce in Belarus. The number of Belarusian businesses using the internet as a means of trading is increasing by approximately 100 shops per year. Belarusian e-shops, which now total 740, are defined as those businesses that are registered in the '.by' domain and that ...
