Experts are warning that details in the Digital Economy Bill could threaten free public WiFi access throughout the UK.
There are concerns that the penalties associated with the failure to comply with new requirements of the Bill could see providers of WiFi hotspots ceasing the service, in fear of the fines they will face if they [...] CONTINUE
Homeowners across the UK can receive numerous benefits from broadband access an expert as claimed.
Helen Milner, Managing Director of advice body UK Online Centres, said that the internet is helping many people to make “an informed choice” on issues.
Through the internet, people can enjoy access to home delivery for shopping, as well as more information [...] CONTINUE
Homeowners will now be able to monitor their domestic energy consumption via their broadband connection, thanks to a new tool released by Google.
The Google Powermeter takes consumption data fed from an add-on clip used for conventional energy meters, or taken directly from a newer smart meter, and presents the information on an iGoogle web page.
Data [...] CONTINUE
Conservatives have criticised the Governments landline tax proposals, saying it will only deter private companies from spending the money required to upgrade the country’s internet infrastructure.
The proposed tax would take 50p per month from landline owners in order to fun a high-speed broadband roll-out, and has been heavily criticised since it was announced earlier in [...] CONTINUE
The current postal strikes by Royal Mail workers lead more businesses into turning to broadband for alternative services.
According to technology website IT Pro, technology could help provide services while Royal Mail is on strike, despite a lack of understanding about how information is shared online and potential data security concerns.
In addition, new software such as [...] CONTINUE
Experts have questioned the commitment of the UK government following the announcement that Finland has made broadband a ‘legal right’.
Digital Britain minister Stephen Timms said that the promise of broadband to all homes by 2012 was “an obligation” in a speech to MPs this week.
This suggests a firming up of plans, as previously the government [...] CONTINUE
Faulty broadband is usually the result of supplier problems and localised issues, rather than a nationwide problem an internet advisor has claimed
Research from uSwitch.com recently indicated that consumers are spending £6 million a year on calling for technical support to resolve broadband faults, and that half of all broadband customers are unsatisfied with the support they [...] CONTINUE
The public have rejected plans to force internet service providers (ISPs) to disconnect suspected illegal downloaders, according to a new survey.
The YouGov poll found that nearly 70% of respondents believed those suspected of illegal downloading should have a right to a trial in court before internet restrictions were imposed.
There have been complaints from some ISPs [...] CONTINUE
The UK’s IT infrastructure is set to improve with the introduction of faster broadband, new research has suggested.
The study by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, found that two thirds of IT managers believe the roll-out of high speed broadband across the country will provide a major benefit to businesses.
It was also found that 65 [...] CONTINUE
Up to 40,000 homes in London will be enjoying broadband speeds of up to 100Mb by next March, thanks to an extension of BT’s Openreach’s trial of super-fast broadband technology.
Two new locations have been chosen for the trial, Bradwell Abbey in Milton Keynes and Highams Park in north-east London. Around 20,000 homes in each area [...] CONTINUE
