Great news as the EC (European Commission) publishes the latest issue of its yearly Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2013 where it finds that 95.5% of all homes within the EU now have access to broadband. The UK has done extremely well in this category scoring a total of 99.8 per cent.
What other statistics has the EC revealed?
When it comes to superfast broadband availability percentages go down. In the EU, only slightly more than a half (53.8 per cent) is covered by superfast broadband. It’s worth noting that in EC’s guidelines…
Edita Lozovska - 12 June 2013 | comments. Read more
It is official. Cable giant, Liberty Global (LGi) has now completed the buyout of broadband, phone and TV provider Virgin Media splashing out as much as £15bn.
What happens to Virgin Media now?
This means that the cable broadband, home phone and digital TV provider will now be a part of of Liberty Global but still operate under its brand name. This will also result in the merger becoming the world’s biggest cable bundle suppliers – covering a total of 47 million homes worldwide. Liberty Global also has Unitymedia, Kabel BW,…
Edita Lozovska - 10 June 2013 | comments. Read more
Great news comes the businesses of Chester, as Metronet UK, has recently added the area to its growing portfolio of locations it blankets with ultrafast broadband solutions based on hybrid fibre optic technology.
What areas will be covered with fibre optic broadband?
The first business clients have already come forward, among them the Chester Racecourse. The provider is said to concentrate on areas with high demand for speedier internet however due to complex geography or being simply commercially not viable for mainstream operators have been left to face meagre broadband services.
Lee…
Edita Lozovska - 7 June 2013 | comments. Read more
Have you ever wondered what speeds should you get to be able to stream seven DVD quality movies at the same time? BT and Ciena just found out.
What is the superfast fibre broadband trial all about?
A collaboration between two giants, BT and network specialist Ciena, has resulted in a huge chunk of data being carried through a “super channel” which is a 410km link between the BT towers in London and Adastral Park in Ipswich.
The data was successfully transmitted in a matter of seconds despite the long distance. This…
Edita Lozovska - 29 May 2013 | comments. Read more
Good news comes to those who are on the hunt for a great broadband deal. EE has recently announced that all of the brand’s fibre broadband packages are free for three months.
What does this mean for consumers?
Consumers who’d like a taste of how it feels to have broadband speeds of up to 76Mbps can sign up for one of EE’s deals and trial the service for free. If you try the service and find that you don’t require such high speeds, you can save by downgrading to ADSL or…
Edita Lozovska - 13 May 2013 | comments. Read more
A high quality broadband connection doesn’t have to break your piggybank. There are thousands of great cheap internet service bundles, and we handpicked the best ones for you to sign up or switch to today.
TalkTalk Essentials
If you go for this cheap broadband deal today via the web, you will get 12 months half price broadband, a free wireless router, and a free connection. You can also choose the provider’s line rental saver option which will allow you to pay only £9.50 a month on top of your broadband…
Edita Lozovska - 30 April 2013 | comments. Read more
Easter is just around the corner, which means that it’s a great time to take advantage of some amazing new cheap broadband and phone deals that will ensure you stay in touch with your family during the upcoming holiday.
Here are our top picks of the best new broadband and phone bundles which you can sign up or switch to today:
Sky Broadband Unlimited & Talk Weekends with Line Rental (Without TV)
If you order today, you will get Totally Unlimited Broadband free for 6 months – that’s half a…
Edita Lozovska - 27 March 2013 | comments. Read more
You have probably heard a lot about the perks of having 4G on your mobile. But what does this actually mean? Broadbandwatcher explains.
What is 4G?
This term stands for Fourth Generation. It is based on advanced technologies which allow the consumer to have access to a superfast internet connection on the go. The most widely used mobile broadband technology in the UK currently is 3G as the fourth generation network is still in its infancy.
4G download speeds
4G can theoretically supply you with speeds of anything between 21Mbps to 1Gbps. To…
Edita Lozovska - 18 March 2013 | comments. Read more
According to a recent study, families are losing out money if they stick to a broadband package they are not entirely happy with.
If you feel that your broadband service isn’t right for you, you might want to switch or upgrade to a better deal. Here are the top ones to consider:
TalkTalk Essentials
This is a great internet bundle for those who are looking for a basic package. If you are interested in a cheap broadband deal, TalkTalk Essentials is likely to tick all the boxes. If you order…
Edita Lozovska - 11 March 2013 | comments. Read more
BT announced that North Wales will among the first to benefit from a £425m broadband project, Superfast Cymru scheme.
Premises and businesses in Bangor, Caernarfon, Dolgellau, Pwllheli, Menai Bridge and Porthmadog will be the first to use the speedy broadband, estimated to start in June.
The broadband speed will rise from 2Mbps to around 80Mbps, using optical fibre cables and broadband cabinets.
BT is also creating around 100 apprenticeships as well as 50 new jobs.
BT director for Wales, Ann Beynon, said:
“This is an exciting day for Wales and the beginning of a…
Selina Moses - 24 January 2013 | comments. Read more
