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Virgin Mobile UK Drops Unlimited Mobile Broadband Data from PAYG Tariff

13th June, 2013 (14 Comments)

The mobile division of Virgin Media has confirmed to ISPreview.co.uk that they will next month drop the “unlimited data” (Mobile Broadband) aspect of their Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) based Big Data and Texts top-ups, which launched at the end of last year (here), in favour of a capped usage allowance.

UK ISP PlusNet Cuts Contract Term on 12 Months Half Price Broadband

13th June, 2013 (3 Comments)

Internet access and phone provider PlusNet appears to have quietly tweaked its recently introduced 12 months half price broadband promotion (offer details) to adopt a 12 month contract term instead of the previous 18 month one.

New UK Bill Proposes Consumer Refunds for Faulty Internet Downloads

12th June, 2013 (7 Comments)

Anybody in the UK whom has ever purchased and downloaded a piece of digital software or content over their broadband ISP connection, and which later turned out to be faulty (e.g. didn’t work on your computer), could soon be entitled to a refund under the government’s draft Consumer Rights Bill.

EU Scoreboard Shows UK Superfast Broadband Penetration Improving

12th June, 2013 (5 Comments)

The European Commission has published its annual Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2013, which reports that 95.5% of EU homes are covered by broadband access (99.8% in the United Kingdom) and 53.8% can get a 30Mbps+ capable superfast broadband connection (70.3% in the UK). But “ultra-fast” connections (100Mbps+) still have a way to go.

Superfast Cornwall UK Project Hits Fibre Broadband Coverage Milestone

12th June, 2013 (2 Comments)

The joint £132m public and privately funded “Big Build” Superfast Cornwall project, which aims to make BT’s superfast broadband (FTTC/P) technology available to 95% of local premises by the end of 2014, is now covering 75% of the area.

O2 Wifi UK Expands FREE Wireless Hotspot Network to Canary Wharf

12th June, 2013 (0 Comments)

Mobile operator O2 UK has announced the installation of its “fast, free, reliable and simple to use” public wireless internet (wifi) hotspots to cover Canary Wharf, which is one of London’s major business and shopping districts located in Tower Hamlets.

Sky Broadband UK Plans for Price Cut Tempered by 10% TV Price HIKE

12th June, 2013 (4 Comments)

Rumours that Sky Broadband could be about to cut its internet and or phone prices (here) in order to counter the launch of BT’s new FREE TV Sport service (here) will have to be tempered against the sudden appearance of a 10% price rise warning for Sky TV subscribers.

UK ISP BT Adverts Banned for Misleading FREE YouView TV Box Offer

12th June, 2013 (4 Comments)

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an email, television and press advert for BT’s broadband and TV bundles after several recipients complained that they misleadingly promoted the offer of a “FREE” YouView (IPTV) set-top-box worth £299. Crucially though a £49 activation charge applied.

UPDATE National Audit Office to Criticise the Broadband Delivery UK Scheme

11th June, 2013 (16 Comments)

The National Audit Office (NAO), which works on behalf of Parliament to scrutinise public spending, is expected to criticise the value for money aspects of the government’s £530m Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) project when it publishes an allegedly scathing report into the scheme next month (July 2013).

Three UK and EE Pick Ericsson to Manage their 3G and 4G Mobile Networks

11th June, 2013 (0 Comments)

Mobile operators Three UK and EE have once again chosen Ericsson to manage the continued operation and maintenance of their joint 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE) based radio access (Mobile Broadband) network in the United Kingdom for at least the next 5 years.

Phase 1 Superfast Broadband Rollout for Cambridgeshire UK Revealed

10th June, 2013 (2 Comments)

The state aid supported £45 million Connecting Cambridgeshire scheme, which aims to make BT’s superfast broadband (FTTC and FTTP) services available to 90% of premises in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (England) by the end of 2015, has revealed preliminary coverage details for phase one of its roll-out.

First Areas to Benefit from Norfolk UK Superfast Broadband Rollout Named

10th June, 2013 (5 Comments)

The £41m state aid supported Better Broadband for Norfolk programme, which is working with BT to help make superfast fibre broadband (FTTC and FTTP) services reach “more than” 80% of local premises by autumn 2015, has announced the first locations to be upgraded.

UK Mobile Broadband Adoption Being Held Back by Data Caps and Price

10th June, 2013 (4 Comments)

The latest monthly ISPreview.co.uk poll of 757 visitors to our website has revealed that only a quarter (26%) of respondents expect future 5G based Mobile Broadband connections to replace traditional fixed line ISPs, with concerns over limited usage allowances, price and speed being the key obstacles.

Jobless UK People Benefit from £24 PC and Cheap Broadband Bundle

10th June, 2013 (19 Comments)

People who are out of work or currently taking one of the other qualifying state benefits (e.g. Housing Benefit) can now get a cheap computer from just £24 alongside broadband thanks to a new special offer from the Get Online @ Home scheme.

Sky Broadband UK Poised to Slash Prices as it Takes on FREE BT Sport

10th June, 2013 (3 Comments)

Sky Broadband (BSkyB) is reportedly ready to slash the price of its internet, phone and TV bundles as part of an effort to counter the launch of BT’s Sport service (here), which effectively bundled free access to live weekly matches from the Barclays Premier League (Football) and Rugby alongside its broadband products.

UK Post Office Hails New GET CONNECTED to the Internet Campaign

10th June, 2013 (7 Comments)

The Post Office has today launched its new GET CONNECTED to the Internet campaign, which aims to help the 16 million people in the United Kingdom who have either never used the internet or have limited skills and knowledge (the ONS puts this figure at just 7.1 million adults).

Liberty Global Completes GBP15bn Takeover of UK Cable ISP Virgin Media

8th June, 2013 (28 Comments)

International cable operator Liberty Global (LGi) has, after clearing all the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, officially completed its £15bn (enterprise value) acquisition of broadband, phone and TV giant Virgin Media in the United Kingdom.