Issue #45 | Fri 20th Jun 2008

Dundee set for broadband upgrade

A digital revolution is about to take in Dundee after the Scottish city unveiled plans for a new fibre-optic broadband network ...

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Broadband users suffer from 'online congestion'

Consumers are receiving slower download speeds during peak hours as internet service providers (ISPs) struggle to cope with high traffic levels, according to a study ...

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Zen Internet scoops broadband accolade

Which? has hailed Zen Internet as the UK's best broadband supplier at its annual awards evening.The Rochdale-based internet service provider (ISP) topped a poll of the consumer magazine's members after receiving full marks for its connection speed, reliability of connection and customer support services ...

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Thing5 signs VoIP deal

Guests in around 1,300 hotels will be given access to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology after Thing 5 announced an agreement with Verizon Business ...

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Broadband drives demand for online TV

The number of web users visiting online video websites has soared as high-speed connections have become more prevalent, according to a new report ...

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Digium launches VoIP solution for SMBs

VoIP provider Digium has unveiled a new IP PBX product specially designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) ...

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Virgin prepares to offer mobile broadband

Virgin Media is set to become the latest firm to enter the rapidly growing mobile broadband market after unveiling plans for a new USB modem ...

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Vodafone leaves mobile broadband rivals lagging

Vodafone customers consistently receive a faster mobile broadband service than that offered by other networks, according to a new study ...

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BT's fibre trial set to leave UK in the slow lane

A next-generation broadband pilot scheme by BT will leave Britain lagging behind comparable European services, according to an industry analyst ...

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VoIP set to drive consumer telecoms expenditure

Burgeoning demand for consumer telecommunication solutions such as VoIP and broadband will help the industry to grow by an average of 5 ...

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