Broadband News: Broadband speeds

Internet users engaging in the piracy of entertainment content are able to download huge files due to the increasing speed of internet connections, one expert says. Continue reading…

Both Ofcom and Regional Development Agencies (RDA) are integral to BT’s plans to roll-out a £1.5 billion high-speed fibre-optic network across the UK, the telecoms giant has recently emphasised. Continue reading…

Broadband users wishing to sign up to use the high-speed fibre-optic network planned by BT could be asked to fork out a little extra, according to new reports. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband customers should beware of speed promises when they sign up to a deal, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Broadband speeds of up to 50Mb could one day be the norm for the UK, says Ofcom Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has struck a deal with Research-in-Motion to provide UK connectivity for the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Continue reading…

Instead of being seduced by the promise of rock-bottom fees, broadband subscribers are now a more discerning bunch, according to O2. Continue reading…

Vodafone has announced plans to upgrade its wireless network in Manchester. Continue reading…

The results of a recently-conducted survey which tested the performance levels of UK broadband providers have been published. Continue reading…

BT has announced plans to speed-up its broadband network in Ireland. Continue reading…

Virgin Media has expressed an interest in providing broadband of up to 200Mb by the year 2012. Continue reading…

Despite efforts to make broadband advertisements clearer to the customer, many are still misleading, according to one expert. Continue reading…

BT’s plans to develop a new high-speed fibre-optic network in the UK are encouraging but could be more comprehensive, according to on expert. Continue reading…

The importance of a next generation broadband network to businesses in the UK should not be underestimated, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has reminded one ISP of its obligations after the firm was found to have made misleading claims. Continue reading…

BT is seeking the help of the public sector in implementing its new £1.5 billion fibre-optic broadband network. Continue reading…

A significant portion of UK businesses are unhappy with their broadband connection, new research has shown. Continue reading…

BT’s plans for a super-fast fibre-optic broadband network to be implemented across the UK have been downplayed by one IT research group. Continue reading…

BT’s plans for a UK-wide fibre-optic network could be aided by a unique copper cable removal technique. Continue reading…

BT’s plans to implement a super-fast fibre-optic broadband network across the whole of the UK contains an element of risk, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The government has replied to an online petition calling for an investigation into ISPs "throttling" bandwidth. Continue reading…

O2 is reported to be considering following BT in rolling out a high-speed fibre-optic broadband network to parts of the UK. Continue reading…

BT has launched its new Home Hub, promising the device provides up to twice the wireless range of other UK broadband providers. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has announced the upgrading of its mobile broadband network. Continue reading…

Ofcom has welcomed BT’s planned £1.5 billion investment into a high-speed fibre-optic network in the UK. Continue reading…

BT has announced plans for a major investment into a high-speed fibre-optic broadband network across the UK. Continue reading…

Sky has played down rumours that it will be implementing a new fibre-optic broadband network through green kerbside telephone boxes. Continue reading…

A minister of the Welsh Assembly government has highlighted plans for a fibre-optic broadband network in the principality, saying that such a development would pave the way for business growth. Continue reading…

European consumers’ bandwidth usage is being directly affected by improvements to broadband connectivity speeds, a recent report has suggested. Continue reading…

Advertising relating to broadband in the UK should be made clearer to the public, according to one senior analyst. Continue reading…

The dominance of the broadband market by BT and Virgin Media could be tested after BskyB carried out testing on "super-fast" broadband, a recent media report has indicated. Continue reading…

The huge demand for broadband services in the UK could lead to internet log-jams, according to new reports. Continue reading…

Business efficiency in the UK is being threatened by download speeds which are lagging behind, new figures suggest. Continue reading…

A complaint made by BT relating to an advertising campaign conducted by rival broadband provider Virgin Media has been upheld. Continue reading…

O2 has been named the fastest broadband provider in the UK, after recent research from one comparison site. Continue reading…

Ireland is aiming to bring its broadband coverage up to speed - its government plans to make the country one of the fastest in Europe by the year 2012. Continue reading…

As debate continues on the future of fibre-optic broadband, it has been suggested that the business case for investment is not compelling. Continue reading…

Wales-based fibre-optic broadband provider H20 has announced that Dundee will become Scotland’s first FibreCity. Continue reading…

New speed tests conducted during May have shown that many connections are still struggling during peak times. Continue reading…

Despite having the world’s fastest connections, many residents in South Korea rate their broadband service as average. Continue reading…

People who put pictures and videos online regularly have been advised to consider upload speeds when purchasing broadband packages. Continue reading…

Google is in the process of developing software tools to allow consumers to track whether their provider is limiting their connection. Continue reading…

The provision of next-generation broadband is essential to entire industries as well as consumers, one resource has suggested. Continue reading…

BT’s upcoming fibre-optic trial in Ebbsfleet will not significantly test high-speed broadband infrastructure, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Average speeds experienced in the UK are far behind those in areas of Europe and providers are unwilling to spend the money to catch up. Continue reading…

Technology analyst Ovum has announced its support for the recently introduced code of conduct setting out broadband advertising standards. Continue reading…

Ofcom’s new voluntary code of practice may lack the strength necessary to enforce fairer broadband advertising practices, ISPReview said. Continue reading…

Members of Ofcom, parliamentary representatives and industry chiefs will meet today in crisis talks concerning the future of broadband. Continue reading…

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has noted that some aspects that govern broadband speeds are beyond suppliers’ control. Continue reading…

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced a new code of practice for broadband providers designed to give clearer information on likely speeds. Continue reading…

Dundee is set for ultra-fast fibre optic broadband that will be delivered through the sewers, the BBC reports. Continue reading…

New statistics suggest that broadband customers receive in Edinburgh the fastest speeds in the country on average. Continue reading…

Many people living in rural areas are still having problems connecting to high-speed broadband services, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Following the recent publication of global broadband statistics, the Economist has asked why speed matters. Continue reading…

Broadband provider NewNet has announced that it has completed trials of a 40Mbps ADSL service. Continue reading…

With Gordon Brown finding it difficult to unite his party, the Guardian has commented that broadband should be his unifying policy. Continue reading…

Bournemouth is set to become the first UK town to receive ultra-fast fibre broadband via sewer networks. Continue reading…

The UK has ranked 13th in a new global study examining broadband penetration, price and speeds in the 30 top performing countries. Continue reading…

The US is lagging behind in terms of high-speed broadband services, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

There is strong demand for high-speed broadband services in the UK, according to British internet users. Continue reading…

A method of sharing data 10,000 times faster than broadband could spell the end of the internet, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Advice has been given to explain the type of speeds consumers should expect from their broadband connection. Continue reading…

UK and US broadband providers are looking to review the way that customers download data over the internet, it has been noted. Continue reading…

Responding to concerns about whether ADSL2+ products will deliver better service, one commentator has highlighted potential problems. Continue reading…

The government has responded to a petition on the 10 Downing Street website which aims to make broadband advertising fairer. Continue reading…

In light of recent discussions of the way broadband speeds are advertised, one commentator has looked to resolve uncertainties held by many consumers. Continue reading…

Schools, libraries and council offices in the Whitby area are to receive high-speed broadband services under a new scheme. Continue reading…

University scientists are developing a device which promises to deliver content up to 100 times faster than current broadband services. Continue reading…

The recent review into the future of broadband should focus on collaboration between the government and suppliers, it has been claimed. Continue reading…

UK consumers will not see the benefits of 50Mbps broadband speeds until greater demand is created by high-bandwidth technology, an expert claims. Continue reading…

The costs of providing broadband access by extending existing cabling is costing £4.5 billion in the disruption to traffic services alone, it has been claimed. Continue reading…

‘Hollow core’ technology could hold the key to providing cheap, super-fast broadband services throughout the UK, according to Computer Weekly. Continue reading…

Ongoing investment in the broadband sector added to the "vibrancy" of the marketplace last year, it has been asserted. Continue reading…

America is in danger of falling behind in the provision of high-speed broadband services, according to a new study. Continue reading…

The Japanese vice-minister for communications has advised that if the UK is to reach its targets for offering high-speed broadband throughout the country, the government must set a firm date for implementation. Continue reading…

Business Ethernet provider Spitfire has announced the launch of a new product that will bring ultra-fast broadband services to businesses requiring the most reliable platform for their communications strategies. Continue reading…

Virgin Media has announced that it will upgrade existing customers’ broadband accounts to enable access to faster internet services. Continue reading…

Internet users on Virgin Media’s L tier of broadband packages are to receive a free upgrade to a faster connection, the company has revealed. Continue reading…

H2O Networks is planning to expand its fibre optic network, which is installed in sewers, to take in Bournemouth, Dundee and Northampton, it has been reported. Continue reading…

Indian ISPs have been rapped over the use of the phrase ‘up to’ in advertising claims for its broadband services. Continue reading…

The BBC is looking to roll out its own broadband network to mitigate the bandwidth problems expected to occur as use of its iPlayer becomes more widespread, it has been reported. Continue reading…

Thales Telecom Services, a division of the French defence and engineering group, has been named the preferred bidder for the construction and maintenance of a fibre-optic network to provide super-fast broadband to 600,000 homes in South Yorkshire, it has been reported. Continue reading…

Proposals to allow UK broadband users to break contracts with underperforming ISPs have been rejected by the telecommunications watchdog, it has been reported. Continue reading…

UK broadband users should be given freedom to break contracts with ISPs who do not deliver the connection speeds promised in their advertising, it has been mooted. Continue reading…

The BBC is backing calls for a high-speed broadband network for the UK, it has been reported. Continue reading…

UK broadband users may experience slower than expected connection speeds this Christmas, it has been claimed. Continue reading…

The disparity between broadband speeds in cities and in rural areas is set to get a lot worse, it has been predicted. Continue reading…

Broadband speeds for residential customers are on the up across the globe, new research has revealed. Continue reading…

Korean researchers have developed a new type of plastic optical fibre which could cut costs of installing ‘last mile’ broadband infrastructure. Continue reading…

More funding is required to advance Britain’s adoption of super-fast broadband networks, the head of a technology firm has warned. Continue reading…

Broadband connections could become much faster in the future, according to an Australian scientist. Continue reading…

Voice and data communications provider Entanet is to improve its service in the West Midlands, it has been revealed. Continue reading…

An Australian student claims to have developed a new technology capable of delivering broadband speeds of up to 250Mbps over copper wire networks. Continue reading…

A little-known ISP has stolen the broadband speed record from its much larger rivals, it has been reported. Continue reading…

The UK’s broadband network would struggle to deal with demand for new online services, the communications watchdog has warned. Continue reading…

Broadband providers must start delivering faster speeds and updating their infrastructure or risk being left behind, a government advisory group has warned. Continue reading…

The internet needs to be substantially upgraded in order to keep up with the growing demand of billions of emails being sent on a daily basis and the popularity of sites such as YouTube, an expert has said. Continue reading…

Italian amateur radio enthusiasts have teamed up with a Wi-Fi broadband equipment manufacturer to establish a new world record for 5GHz Wi-Fi broadband link. Continue reading…

A new type of optical fibre has been developed which is able to bend around tight corners with no leaking of light, which will be able to offer broadband at much higher speeds.
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BT announced today that they are considering the case for an ultra-fast broadband network capable of achieving speeds of up to 50 Megabits per second (Mb/s).
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The UK has been placed in the bottom third of a chart showing the world’s most developed countries in terms of broadband costs and speeds. The report by OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) shows Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland as the top three countries respectively.
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A 75 year old woman from Sweden has been supplied with the world’s fastest home internet connection. Sigbritt Löthberg’s connection is an astonishing 40 gigabits per second and is the first time a home user has such a high bandwidth to use.
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A recent survey of 2,400 UK broadband users revealed that only a few are downloading full length films on demand. Continue reading…

21CN is BT’s mysterious new next generation network – quoted as ‘an advanced communications network for the future’ according to their website.
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Developers at Power chipset provider DS2 have created a new line of applications which use a power line to access broadband. The products allow you to stream data, video, music and IPTV around your house at speeds up to 200Mb/s. however likely speeds are likely to average around 90-100Mb/s and the lowest 30-40Mb/s still much higher than anything available currently.
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A team of Researchers led by the University of Tokyo have broken the internet speed record twice in two days. The revolutionary system imaginatively named Internet2 is capable of phenomenal speeds, and Continue reading…

Broadband services in the UK are severely lacking behind worldwide counterparts and huge investment is needed according to a report by the BSG (Broadband Stakeholder Group). Continue reading…

A new report published by the Centre for Telecoms Research believes that consumers will pay on average around £10 per month for high-speed broadband access as intense competition between ISPs lowers the price. Continue reading…

In the world of broadband there never seems to be a dull moment, and March 2007 proved no different. Here at Top 10 we like to keep an eye on all the news and report back to you all the important and interesting stories.

February’s main story was the Virgin/BSkyB battle, which continued Continue reading…

Virgin have announced that in May this year (2007), they are expanding their XL package from 10Mb/s to 20Mb/s. Rumours had been circulating for quite a while, however it is now confirmed that this will happen in May. This is a drive to attract new customers, particularly after the ongoing fiasco between them and Sky. Although Continue reading…

According to a recent study by Ofcom wireless broadband is just not ‘cutting it’ as it cannot compete on technology or cost grounds against optical fibre systems. Continue reading…

Well what a month it’s been in the world of broadband. There’s been new legislation, new technology and big arguments to settle. There was Ofcom’s new regulations on MAC codes, the launch of IPTV and Virgin Media’s and BSkyB’s now notorious disagreement. Continue reading…

On the 28th February 2007 Virgin Media announced their intentions to double their top-tier cable broadband service, currently at 10Mb/s to 20Mb/s. The upgrade is aimed to be completed by June 2007 on condition that Continue reading…

According to research undertaken by thinkbroadband.com, the average speed at peak time (6pm to 10pm) for all broadband providers combined is 2079 Kbps (2.03 Mb/s). This is compared with similar figures in 2003when the average was just 500 Kbps.

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