The government’s plans to disconnect the accounts of illegal file-sharers have been labeled as a threat to the rights of broadband users, according to chief executives of major broadband providers.
In a letter to The Times, Ian Livingston of the BBC, Tom Alexander of Orange UK and Charles Dunstone of TalkTalk all criticised proposals to [...] CONTINUE
Virgin Media have warned music pirates that their internet service will be cut off unless they mend their ways.
The plan follows a deal with the world’s biggest music company, which will involve the launch of a monthly subscription service – likely to cost £10-£15 – offering unlimited music downloads.
The threat to cut people off is [...] CONTINUE
The film industry has claimed that broadband users who download content illegally should face technological restrictions.
The Guardian reports that film industry pressure group, Respect for Film, says that internet service providers (ISPs) should limit access to those who consistently infringe copyright.
The group believes taking legal action would be unrealistic, and so the proposal to ISPs [...] CONTINUE
