Over 10% world population has mobile broadband: UN
Mobile broadband has reached one in eight people, or slightly over 10%, of the total world population, according to a new report by the United Nations (UN).
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Ofcom bans rollerover contacts for broadband and phone
Ofcom has announced that broadband and landline contracts that automatically roll-over after the minimum contract period has ended unless Brits opt-out, are to be banned from December.
Setback for superfast mobile web: Govt. delays 4G auctions
In a blow for high-speed mobile web access, the UK Government has announced that its much-anticipated 4G spectrum auction will not be held until the second quarter of 2012 at the earliest.
Brits ‘connected to web 10 hours a day’
The average Brit spends ten hours a day being connected to the Internet, according to a new survey.
UK rural broadband to use TV to boost signal
Ofcom has given the green light for internet providers to use unused TV spectrum to deliver broadband to rural areas.
Right to reply: Can Virgin and O2 shake-up the public Wi-Fi scene?
Virgin and O2 are both moving in on the free public Wi-Fi market, but what do their plans mean for consumers? Karl Doody, managing director of 27stars looks at what’s on offer.
Ofcom forces BT to cut rural broadband charges for competitors
BT is being forced by industry regulator Ofcom to drop its wholesale price by 12% each year until 2014, meaning many rural broadband customers could see their bills lowered.
Consumerchoices launches business brand
Businesschoices.co.uk, a comparison website for small firms offering comprehensive and impartial advice on broadband, phone and energy services for UK businesses, has launched under the Consumerchoices.co.uk Group.
Virgin Media offers free Wi-Fi in London
Virgin Media has announced plans to introduce a free Wi-Fi network in London to allow the city’s population and commuters unlimited access to the Internet at no cost.
Right to reply: Broadband speeds in UK- 8 key issues
While average broadband speed in the UK has risen by 10 percent in the past six months, there is an increasing gap between what customers get and what providers promise, Ofcom has said. Andrew Ferguson, co-founder of Thinkbroadband.com, looks at eight key issues that affect broadband in the UK.