UK Broadband
Fast, affordable broadband is not available for rural users
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) says both homes and businesses do not get desired speeds in some rural areas in UK, including Coggeshall as the broadband network in North Essex does not support high-speeds. more »
Competition and deregulation for high-speed broadband penetration in rural areas
Deregulation of the existing telecoms networks and wider competitive market environment would help high-speed broadband to reach more homes and businesses in rural areas, according to Adam Afriyie, MP for Windsor and Tory shadow minister for innovation. more »
Free BT broadband and laptop for South West community groups
UK telecom operator and broadband provider, BT would offer a laptop and 12 month broadband internet connection to 40 community and voluntary groups in the South West – including Ivel Barbarians Rugby Club in Yeovil, it was reported. more »
CLA cirticises Cisco report, says UK broadband is worse in rural areas
The Country, Land and Business Association (CLA) has disagreed with the latest Cisco research, saying UK broadband network does not meet today’s needs. more »
Zen Internet wins Best UK broadband Provider PC Pro 2009 Award
Zen Internet won PC Pro Award 2009 for offering best service and reliable speeds to its broadband customers in UK.
The ISP was selected as the best UK broadband provider by more than 14,000 readers of the magazine and the award ceremony was held at Hurlingham Club, London. more »
UK Broadband networks can just meet the demands of today
A global research and speed tests conducted on behalf of Cisco IT firm show that only nine countries have developed their broadband infrastructure to meet the future demands like watching high definition video content. The US and many European nations including Switzerland, Germany and Norway indeed have high-quality networks only to comfortably meet today’s needs, but not ready for the future. UK is placed among the nations that can just meet the needs of today. more »
