Broadband Throttling: ISPs warned by Ofcom
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 25, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
This year there has been much talk about the service that many consumers are getting from their ISPs regarding their broadband service. Back in the summer it was reported that many customers were not getting the speeds they were originally…
Broadband speed test UK still lagging behind
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: October 25, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
We have heard a lot of reports lately about the state of the UKs broadband network and the service consumers are getting. Now we can tell you that the broadband speed test in the UK is still lagging behind many…
Many still not getting the superfast broadband they are promised
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 27, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
Recently a broadband coverage map was released for UK residents to see if they live in a good area for broadband speeds. The trouble is many consumers are still not getting the superfast broadband they are promised when they sign…
BT to reduce broadband rates, not all will benefit
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: July 21, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
The price of broadband could fall because Ofcom have now told BT that they have to cut wholesale rates to ISPs in areas where there is just the one network. Broadband rates are still a constant pain for some, as…
Virgin Media 100Mb Broadband Pre-register: Check Your Eligibility
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 27, 2010Filed under: Broadband, Computers
The UK is one country that is lacking with its broadband speeds, with just one company currently offering a fiber optic service. Virgin Media has taken the lead when it comes to broadband speeds – with BT trying to play…
BT price rises force broadband price increase
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 10, 2009Filed under: Alternative News
It is expected that millions of broadband users face an annual increase of more than £30 over the next three years, a direct result of BT (NYSE:BT) price rises. It is expected that the wholesale charge that BT impose on…
Black Hat security conference highlights DNS Flaw
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 7, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
It seems as though 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies have had to patch their networks, this fix was a direct result of a security flaw. The flaw allowed cyber criminals to redirect visitors to counterfeit or malicious Web sites….
Comcast still maintain innocence after FCC verdict
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 4, 2008Filed under: Broadband, Computers
On August 1, the FCC concluded that Comcast had violated federal policies. The cable operator was found guilty of interfering with customer’s use of peer-to-peer applications. Comcast still do not find anything wrong with this and still maintain that they…
July: T-Mobile USA will offer to pay off your mortgage
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 25, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
As we know T-Mobile USA are now starting up a new home phone telephone service, and they are making a huge push to promote this. T-Mobile are doing all they can to sign people up to their new service, and…
New launch of Blinkx Broadband Television, interact with TV: Download Now
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: April 3, 2008Filed under: Alternative News, IPTV
A great new service has just been launch by the name of Blinkx Broadband Television (BBTV) which you can download right now. A new web service where you can interact with TV. Blinkx is California-based and is the world’s largest…
YouTube users will be able to login directly from their TiVo Series3 TiVo HD
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 12, 2008Filed under: Electronics, High Definition
This could be great news people, especially those who have YouTube accounts; a new press release that recently popped up is letting everyone know that Tivo owners will be able to login into their YouTube accounts straight from their Tivo…
Comcast’s BitTorrent, P2P and Traffic Shaping: FCC kicking butt
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: February 27, 2008Filed under: Alternative News, Gaming
Many people have been complaining about Comcast and the fact that they are throttling P2P application. This BitTorrent traffic controlling has become a subject that has got the attention of the FCC; it seems as if the
Tiscali COD4 P2P Update on Sony PS3: still connecting problems in Call of Duty 4
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: February 6, 2008Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
With still 8 days to go before I’m connected to BT Broadband, I thought I would give you an update on the Tiscali COD4 P2P problem. I am able to get into games now when searching (although very slow at…
Tiscali P2P Update & Mac Code: Sony PS3, Error 33 on Call of Duty 4 (COD4)
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: February 1, 2008Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
This is an update to the news the other day about Tiscali’s P2P problems and how they stop Sony PS3 gamers getting on Call of Duty 4 in evenings. We had over 8000 page views to that story and many…
Get a Lap Top with 3 at PC World
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: January 31, 2008Filed under: Broadband, Computer Hardware, Computers
PC World have announced that they will be launching a new promotion and that is you may get a free or discounted lap top when taking out a 18 month contract with 3 for your broadband. There are a range…
