It seems that Brits won’t go to just any hotel – it has to be a Wi-Fied one, Plusnet’s recent study has recently found.
More shockingly, the study found that on average a Briton would spend roughly 10 hours a day on the internet, according to those questioned in the North West, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and London.
However, it seems that our Wi-Fi addiction goes further than that with almost a fifth of us would go to Wi-Fied restaurants, pubs and shopping centres.
Plusnet’s Head of Business, was quoted as saying:
“Through…
Chris Mizon - 31 August 2011 | comments. Read more
It appears that we’re not that disconnected after all, as the UK Government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that 19m of UK homes were connected to the internet which made up 77 per cent of all UK households (mind you, last year we were 73 per cent).
In addition, the vast majority of adults or 41m (82 per cent) have all browsed through the web.
While the news sounds cheerful, it is worth putting into perspective that roughly 9m UK adults have not used the internet at all – which…
Edita Lozovska - 31 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Things are looking good in Shetland, as a very ambitious fibre optic project, developed by publicly funded firm Shetland Telecom, enters Phase 2.
Based in the North of Scotland, Shetland Telecom aims to provide superfast broadband services to local businesses and households.
The project called SHEFA2 Interconnect, has successfully ticked off Phase 1, when it finished connecting Lerwick (south east) to the fibre cable at Faroese (situated between Maywick and Sandwick).
Enetring Phase 2 means setting up a fibre optic link between Lerwick and Scalloway, based in south west.
Shetland Telecom revealed more…
Geoff Slaughter - 31 August 2011 | comments. Read more
While one might reckon that giving money to councils of rural communities might solve some broadband problems (the BDUK office is certainly of this opinion), a certain industry insider thinks otherwise.
In fact, according to Guy Jarvis, the founder of NextGenUs, what councils will do with the money is enhance their own broadband networks rather than invest in public broadband improvements.
Mr Jarvis was quoted by PCPro as saying:
“The councils have to have IT equipment and they haven’t got any capital money to spend, and this windfall arrived…
Chris Mizon - 30 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Customers will not be overly happy to learn that BT is to raise prices from the 3rd of December 2011, after it has already done so last year as well as last April.
In addition, the broadband giant has confirmed that it is to freeze its prices until 2013, which could be perceived as a positive note as the prices have been going up on an almost regular basis.
ISPreview has found that:
BT Standard Line Rental costs £13.90 a month at the moment, however will cost £14.60…
Edita Lozovska - 30 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Exciting news coming from Three (3) as the mobile operator and broadband provider has joined forces with the Countryside Alliance as well as the Race Online 2012 in order to grant free mobile broadband services (as well as dongles) for a whole year to 11 rural communities.
The lucky places will also get public Wi-Fi access in community centres and local pubs.
According to the BBC, the first community to benefit from the freebie is going to be a North Nottinghamshire village of Gringley-on-the-Hill, which is due to get 30 dongles…
Charlie Ponsonby - 30 August 2011 | comments. Read more
According to Virgin Media’s latest poll, General Lee, the Dukes of Hazzard modified Dodge Charger and the A-Team’s black and red van are the crowd’s most loved movie vehicles – and that’s why the cable giant decided to use these cars to deliver TiVo boxes to new customers.
Among the heroes driving the TiVo supervans are B.A. Baracas also known as Mr T, as well as Daisy Duke (in denim cut offs and all). Customers who reside anywhere between Perth and London may get a visit from the popular characters.
Lauren…
Edita Lozovska - 26 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Feeling like volunteering?
Then look no further than submitting your skills to Herefordshire County Council (HCC), which is currently searching for locally based volunteers.
The role? Explaining the benefits behind the rollout of superfast broadband in rural towns and villages.
According to the Hereford Times, the county council is looking for so-called “broadband champions”, also known as people interested in all things tech, to help locals understand the importance and perks of speedy broadband.
In addition, volunteers should educate people about what services are currently available to them, so they could make an…
Chris Mizon - 26 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Within the next six months Google will be releasing its new innovative TV service which will allow people to use their TV screens for both television and internet.
Users will be able to watch channels such as BBC iPlayer and ITV player with ease by using a special set top box, which will allow users to access the services.
Smartphones and iPhones can also be used as remote controls for the box while searches can be made using voice controls.
Google TV will also have access to a special high definition version…
Anna Sheldrick - 26 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Fancy watching a game of rugby with 1 month of free broadband from thrown in?
Then you might want to look at Plusnet, as the broadband provider offers 2 Tickets to the 2011 Four Nations Rugby Tournament (customers can choose which game they fancy watching) as well as a month’s worth of free broadband to all new internet and phone services subscribers.
It is worth noting that this offer is separate from other promotions from the provider, for instance up to 20Mbps Value Broadband at half price for a whole year…
Geoff Slaughter - 25 August 2011 | comments. Read more
