It seems as if a day does not go by without the issue of broadband – and broadband speeds – featuring on the news.But what is the solution?There’s a lot of speculation and talk over the prospect and practicalities of next generation broadband in the UK. But there...read the full story
Wireless Broadband
Rural areas face the reality of slower broadband
December 6th, 2007
With many internet service providers and networks testing new technologies and finding ways to improve broadband speeds, it has been revealed that where you live in the country and how far you live form an internet exchange could significantly determine what broadband speeds you can achieve, and also, how much...read the full story
BT and FON set to create WI-FI community
October 17th, 2007
BT and the wireless network FON are working in partnership to create the "world’s largest wi-fi sharing community", and as a result, seek to revolutionise wireless broadband. BT’s four million broadband customers will now, as a consequence of this partnership, have the opportunity to share their own wi-fi connection with...read the full story
More wireless power to rural areas
June 24th, 2007
Ofcom has put into place new regulations to extend wireless access across the UK and in particular to rural areas. The regulations cover the 5.8 GHz radio spectrum, which is used by a number of operators and means that licensees will be able to double their power output. This could potentially...read the full story