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Lords to quiz telecoms chiefs on superfast broadband issues

Select committee will look at issues such as broadband demand in the UK

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ISPs still patchy on revealing broadband speeds says Ofcom

Regulator said ISPs need to train sales staff more effectively

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Rutland Council and BT to roll out fibre for 90 per cent of the county

Homes and businesses in the rural area will receive speeds of up to 80 Mbits/sec, with £2.2m of the budget coming from Rutland County Council

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Sky download limit is breached

Many things can eat into a usage limit, but if none of these are the cause, it may be that the PC has been infected by malicious software and is in use as a botnet

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Can I monitor my internet usage?

There are several tools available for monitoring how much data you download from the internet each month - offering daily, weekly or monthly reports

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Cameron to consider automatic porn filters for ISPs

Prime minister will hold discussions to view the possibilities of automatic block on adult content online

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Will my router keep working once IPv6 has launched later this year?

The latest internet protocol, IPv6, is due this summer, however this should not cause any lack of accessibility to websites for those using IPv4 equipment

Maybe it'll make me a better person but that doesn't reduce the frustration

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Everything Everywhere campaigns for 4G mobile broadband in UK

Ofcom hits out at operators for delays in 4G rollout caused by their squabbling

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Peeress calls for ISPs to block porn

Online Safety Bill would require people to opt in to access pornographic content

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Free Wifi for all McDonald's customers in the UK

Wireless internet access will be free for everyone, regardless of mobile provider

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Digging for the B4RN project project begins today

Broadband project, owned and funded by people in rural Lancashire, takes first steps

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Former BT boss slams UK broadband policy

Cochrane says UK is in the slow lane and risks losing out

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Budget announces more money for broadband projects

Ten cities can bid for part of £100m for broadband projects

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