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EU scrutinises web monitoring technology

Dinah Greek — 2008-08-08T17:46:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Friday 8 August 2008 at 17:46:00

EU Commission asks UK Government whether Phorm system satisfies data protection laws

A controversial web monitoring system has come under European Union scrutiny. Viviane Reding, EU commissioner for information society and media, has written to the UK Government asking it to clarify...

Consumers reluctant to give up broadband

Dinah Greek — 2008-08-04T15:22:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Monday 4 August 2008 at 15:22:00

Majority of UK broadband users want to keep connection despite credit crunch

Despite the economic downturn, nine in ten people want to keep their broadband connection because they see it as a necessity rather than a luxury, according to Plusnet....

Government considers file-sharing law

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-31T15:50:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Thursday 31 July 2008 at 15:50:00

Letters from ISPs will not stop illegal uploads and downloads of music and movies, it says

The Government is considering legislation to stop people downloading copyrighted music and movies. Although the UK’s six largest internet service providers (ISPs) have agreed to send letters to customers suspected...

Broadband Code of Practice

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-24T15:37:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Thursday 24 July 2008 at 15:37:00

Ofcom's new code for ISPs explained

Last year we launched our Crystal Clear campaign to get more clarity for consumers about their broadband speeds. With 62 per cent of the 3,000 plus people who responded to...

Information Commissioner says database threatens way of life

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-16T16:30:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 16 July 2008 at 16:30:00

Calls for public debate about Government plans

Plans to store the telephone and internet communications of the entire population are a “step too far for the British way of life”, according to the Information Commissioner....

BT invests in superfast broadband

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-15T17:39:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 15 July 2008 at 17:39:00

BT marks new chapter in Britain's broadband history with roll out of fibre-based connectivity

BT is to install fibre-based, super-fast broadband to around 10 million UK homes by 2012. The £1.5bn programme will deliver a range of services using fibre optic cables with top...

Ofcom proposes changes to complaints procedures

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-14T15:48:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Monday 14 July 2008 at 15:48:00

Proposes to shorten waiting period before a complaint can be filed

Consumers could find it easier in future to bring complaints against communications companies such as internet service providers (ISPs). Ofcom has proposed to shake up the way the current mediation...

Ofcom pushes next-gen broadband dialogue

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-03T17:31:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Thursday 3 July 2008 at 17:31:00

Regulator says industry must debate the critical issues about rolling out super-fast broadband

Ofcom aims to set out details of the regulatory framework for super-fast broadband in September. The regulator said that because the investment needed to bring about the next generation of...

Ofcom awards kitemark for calculators

Dinah Greek — 2008-07-03T11:38:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Thursday 3 July 2008 at 11:38:00

Price comparison sites get seal of approval from regulator

Two broadband price comparison calculators have been awarded a kitemark to show they give consumers accurate and comprehensive information. The price comparison sites Broadband Choices and Simplifydigital, which cover fixed...

Success for Computeractive Crystal Clear Campaign

Dinah Greek — 2008-06-05T15:37:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Thursday 5 June 2008 at 15:37:00

Ofcom introduces code of practice covering broadband speeds

Computeractive’s Crystal Clear broadband campaign has achieved a notable victory, with Ofcom today announcing a new code of practice for internet service providers (ISPs)....

Government wants ISPs to log web usage

Dinah Greek — 2008-05-16T16:39:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Friday 16 May 2008 at 16:39:00

Proposed law would force companies to track customers' internet use

Phone and internet companies could soon be forced to keep logs of internet usage and make these available to the police if so requested....

Bournemouth wins bid to become UK Fibrecity

Dinah Greek — 2008-05-07T16:43:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 16:43:00

Wins bid to host ultra high-speed broadband network

Bournemouth has been chosen by H2O Networks as the UK town to test its new fibre-optics system. Beating bids put forward by Northampton and Dundee, which were also shortlisted as...

Ofcom surveys broadband plans

Dinah Greek — 2008-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:00:00

The organisation looks at ways to encourage investment and ensure fair competition

Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposals to promote investment in next-generation broadband networks for new housing and office developments....

BBC says ISPs should not throttle downloads

Dinah Greek — 2008-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 00:00:00

Broadcaster says unlimited broadband should mean just that and calls for charter

The BBC’s technology chief, Ashley Highfield, has hit out at internet service providers (ISPs) that attempt to 'traffic-shape' downloads from its iPlayer service....

PC Help: Measure your actual broadband speed

Tim Smith and Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Tim Smith and Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 20 March 2008 at 00:00:00

How to get an accurate reading for the real broadband speed you receive

Q I welcome your campaign to monitor broadband speeds but I am concerned that my ISP will disregard the results, as it insists that the only measure of broadband speed...