Articles

From time to time a member of the ISPr team, or one of our own readers, will write a general article related to the ISP industry. These are more professionally written editorial items than the general clutter of everyday news. Below can be found interviews, guides and other interesting pieces.

 Article Categories Index - [History - 2000 to 1999]
Date Author Title
15/02/10 Mark.J Exposing Hidden and Confusing UK Broadband ISP Charges
ISPreview exposes the unusual stealth, hidden and downright confusing additional charges that some UK broadband providers will levy against their consumers, often unfairly.
04/01/10 Mark.J Editors Pick - Best UK Broadband ISPs for 2010
The ISPreview Editors personal pick of the best UK broadband ISPs to choose in 2010, based on their previous performance throughout 2009 and reader feedback.
21/12/09 Mark.J TalkTalk UK Broadband ISP Interview
Exclusive Independent interview with UK Broadband ISP TalkTalk. This article covers next generation broadband, illegal file sharing and the promise of universal 2Mbps broadband for everybody.
01/12/09 Mark.J UK ISPA Interview with James Blessing
Exclusive Independent interview with James Blessing on behalf of the UK Internet Service Providers Association ISPA. This article covers next generation broadband, illegal file sharing, universal 2Mbps broadband and more.
16/11/09 Mark.J Top Tips for Improving Mobile Broadband Performance
Some handy tips, tricks and tweaks you can make to improve your chances of getting a good Mobile Broadband signal..
19/10/09 Mark.J Andrews and Arnold AAISP UK Broadband ISP Interview
Exclusive Independent interview with Adrian Kennard of UK ISP Andrews and Arnold (AAISP). This article covers next generation broadband, illegal file sharing, universal 2Mbps broadband and more.
12/10/09 Mark.J Ericsson Next Gen UK LTE Mobile Broadband Interview
Exclusive Independent UK interview with John Cunliffe of mobile kit manufacturer Ericsson about future Long Term Evolution (LTE) 3G and 4G Mobile Broadband technology.
21/08/09 Mark.J * UPDATED * Broadband ADSL Connection Tip's
We highlight some of the less well known tips for improving the stability and performance of modern broadband ADSL connections.
01/06/09 Mark.J Avanti UK Rural Satellite Broadband ISP Interview
We interview Avanti, a UK satellite broadband ISP, about their new services and the possibility of satellite being used to help close the country's rural digital divide.
26/05/09 Mark.J UK Broadband ISP Email Support Quality Rated
We test the email based customer services/support quality of 19 UK broadband ISPs to find out who does the best.
02/03/09 Mark.J How to Use Mobile Broadband - Vodafone
Simple guide to help explain what Mobile Broadband (3G) services can and can not do in terms of speed, latency and connection limits.
02/02/09 Mark.J UK Music - Illegal File Sharing Interview Part2
ISPreview interviews UK Music, an organisation representing the UK’s commercial music industry, about combating illegal file sharing (SECOND PART).
22/01/09 Mark.J UK Music - Illegal File Sharing Interview Part1
ISPreview interviews UK Music, an organisation representing the UK’s commercial music industry, about combating illegal file sharing (FIRST PART).
12/01/09 Mark.J Editors Pick - Best Broadband ISPs for 2009
This is my own personal unscientific choice of the best ISPs for 2009, based on their previous performance throughout 2008 and reader feedback.
13/11/08 Mark.J Entanet Interview Q4-2008
ISPreview interviews Darren Farnden, Entanet’s Head of Marketing, about Phorm, anti-piracy measures, 24Mbps services, next-gen fibre broadband services and market problems.
21/10/08 Mark.J Be Broadband Interview Q4-2008
ISPreview interviews Oli White, Head of Marketing for Be Broadband, which is now owned and operated by O2 Group.
14/10/08 Mark.J ZyXEL UK Interview Q4-2008
ISPreview interviews James Harris, Head of Product Management for ZyXEL UK, a manufacturer of xDSL, Security, VoIP, IP DSLAMS, Wireless, Home Plug, Routing and IP switching equipment.
13/10/08 Mark.J IDNet Interview Q4-2008
ISPreview interviews IDNet’s director, Simon Davies, about its forthcoming services and recent industry events (next-gen broadband, File-Sharing rules and 24Mbps etc.).
19/08/08 Mark.J BT's 100Mbps Fibre Broadband Interview
ISPreview interviews BT about its £1.5bn plan to bring 100Mbps next-generation fibre optic (FTTC, FTTP) broadband services to 10m homes by 2012.
21/07/08 Mark.J Top 10 Wireless (Wi-Fi) Security Tips
Ten useful tips to help you secure your home and or business wireless (Wi-Fi) network against malicious hacking attempts.
25/06/08 Mark.J Alexander Hanff (Anti-Phorm Campaign) Interview *UPDATED*
ISPreview interviews anti-Phorm campaigner Alexander Hanff about his views on the controversial advertising technology.
27/05/08 Mark.J ISPs Raise Concerns Over Data Retention Proposals
ISPreview has consulted with several UK Internet Service Providers to unearth their thoughts on the government’s new personal privacy invading data retention proposals.
21/05/08 Mark.J Mini-Interview with BT (Phorm, iPlayer, FTTx etc.)
ISPreview interviews BT's Group Communications Director, Peter G Morgan, regarding next generation broadband solutions and its pro-Phorm stance.
11/03/08 Mark.J To Ban or Not to Ban (Illegal File Sharers)
ISPreview investigates how the government and industry plan to tackle online file sharing (P2P) piracy. Includes exclusive feedback from several UK Internet Service Providers.
16/01/08 Mark.J Small ISP’s Concerned By Unrealistic Consumer Expectations
Using feedback from several ISP’s, we examine the growing difficulty that smaller providers have in keeping up with the largest players.
02/01/08 Vincent Morin Guest Author: Evolving ISP Networks
This article is a GUEST piece written by Vincent Morin, a Senior Director (Systems Engineering) for Ciena EMEA.
19/11/07 Mark.J PlusNet Interview
ISPreview interviews Neil Laycock, PlusNet's CEO, regarding next generation broadband, IPTV and ADSL2+ services.
12/11/07 Mark.J Vispa Internet Interview
ISPreview interviews James Ormerod, the MD of Vispa Internet, regarding next generation broadband, IPTV and ADSL2+ services.
05/11/07 Mark.J Entanet Interview
ISPreview interviews James Blessing, the COO of Entanet International, regarding next generation broadband, Ofcom’s migration rules and ADSL2+ services.
23/10/07 Mark.J VirginMedia Interview
ISPreview interviews VirginMedia’s head of Product Management & Development for communication services (e.g. broadband and voice), Paul Elworthy.
16/10/07 Mark.J Mobile Broadband Interview - part 2 (Orange)
We interview two of the UK’s major mobile phone operators to find out what is in store for the new generation of Mobile Broadband (3G) services.
08/10/07 Mark.J Mobile Broadband Interview - part 1 (T-Mobile)
We interview two of the UK’s major mobile phone operators to find out what is in store for the new generation of Mobile Broadband (3G) services.
08/05/07 Mark.J Broadband Congestion (Slow Speeds)
ISPreview investigates the problem of broadband congestion and why it’s causing broadband services to slow down or restrict their products.
07/02/07 Mark.J ISP's Talk Migration, ADSL2+ & MAX
We interview three UK ISP's about some of the modern issues they face, from new migration rules to ADSL2+ technology.
16/01/07 Mark.J Tips For Avoiding SPAM *UPDATED*
We suggest some helpful hints design to prevent junk e-mails from clogging up your inbox.
16/01/07 Mark.J Choosing an ADSL ISP *UPDATED*
ISP Review's mini-guide for new surfers looking to get hooked up with broadband ADSL for the first time.
07/12/06 Mark.J Year in Review 2006
We take a look back at the past 12 months developments and what can be expected for 2007.
23/08/06 Mark.J Free Broadband?
ISP Review examines the growing trend of "free" broadband promotions.
24/07/06 Mark.J Thunderstorms, Master Sockets & ADSL
Personal editorial on speeding up ADSLMax and the impact of thunderstorms on a broadband line.
07/06/06 Mark.J ISP's On ADSLMax Concerns
We question three ISP’s over some of the issues hampering BT's 'up to' 8Mbps ADSLMax technology.
27/06/05 Mark.J Pipex Interview
We chat with Pipex's Managing Director, Dominic Crolla, about modern and future Internet Access.
08/03/05 Mark.J MetroNet Interview
We interview MetroNet's General Manager, Paresh Morjaria, about the past and present.
22/02/05 Mark.J SurfAnyTime Interview
We interview SurfAnyTime's Managing Director, Derek Lewis, about the past and present.
15/02/05 Mark.J Telewest Interview
We interview Telewest's director of product strategy and development, Chad Raube, about the past and present.
08/02/05 Mark.J AOL UK Interview
We interview ISP AOL UK's Communications Director, Jonathan Lambeth, about future technology and services.
01/02/05 Mark.J NDO Interview
We interview ISP NDO's Development Director, Sam Hill, about future technology and services.
13/12/04 Mark.J Looking Forward - 2005
We take a quick look back at 2004 and at what could be in store for the coming year (2005).
26/03/04 Mark.J Extreme Broadband Caps
ISP Review investigates the growing use and viability of broadband usage caps (limits).
02/02/04 Mark.J Interview with AOL UK
ISP Review conducts a brief interview with ISP AOL UK regarding SPAM, broadband and dialup.
12/12/03 Mark.J The Future of Broadband
ISP Review takes a look at what the future holds for broadband Internet access technologies.
10/10/03 Mark.J Powerline Interview No.2
ISP Review issues a follow-up interview with Dr Keith MacLean regarding its trials of 'Powerline' broadband technology.
25/08/03 Mark.J ISPs & The BIG FRIACO Discount
We ask several UK ISPs why it's so difficult to pass on (end-users) BTs 17% cut in unmetered dialup (FRIACO) costs.
02/06/03 Mark.J The Future of File-Sharing
We investigate the problems, both legal and bandwidth wise, related to Peer-2-Peer File-Sharing.
24/02/03 Mark.J Powerline Interview
ISP Review interviews Keith MacLean over the future 'Powerline' broadband technology.
01/01/03 Mark.J Year In Review - 2002
ISP Review looks back at an eventful year of Internet access & technology through 2002.
30/08/02 Mark.J The Mobile Internet
ISP Review looks at using mobile phones for wireless Internet access in the UK.
27/06/02 Mark.J BT 'No Frills' Broadband
ISP Review investigates BTs new BT 'No Frills' Broadband ADSL product.
10/06/02 Mark.J Web Browser Mini-Reviews
ISP Review takes a look at some of the best mainstream web browsers.
24/04/02 Paul ISP Security & Responsibility
This is a semi-commercial item written by a guest writer to show the need for firewalls.
27/03/02 Mark.J Expectations - Unmetered Usage
We investigate the common misconceptions surrounding unmetered usage.
14/02/02 Ross Safe Surfing (Parents & Children)
Brief look at the options available on safe surfing for you and, more importantly, your children.
22/01/02 Anurag Improving Wireless Internet Access
Anurag Lal (iPass) talks about making business wireless Internet access easier.
08/01/02 Mark.J Why E-Mail SPAM Laws Fail
ISP Review investigates the problem of E-Mail SPAM and why the law doesn't work.
30/11/01 Mark.J BTOpenworld Interview - Part 2
Interview.
23/10/01 Mark.J BTOpenworld Interview - Part 1
Interview.
25/10/01 Mark.J The Unmetered Chaos
The diminishing trust in unmetered ISPs.
13/06/01 Mark.J Choosing The Right ISP
Advice for picking an ISP.
25/04/01 Mark.J 3G Broadband Wireless
The new broadband wireless technology and its future.
21/03/01 Mark.J New Modem standard v92
We explain the v.92 modem standard.
01/03/01 Mark.J C9s Oftel Complaint
Oftels official conclusion to CloudNine's complaint of BT being Anti-competitive.
28/02/01 Mark.J The Commercial Internet
Is the net turning more commercial?

History - [2000 - 1999]

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