Latest Broadband Articles
- 09 October 2013
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News: 3G connections growing at 40 per cent a year
Mobile broadband is the fastest growing ICT segment in the world, according to a report released by the International Telecommunication Union, a UN agency.
- 08 October 2013
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News: Group challenges regs requiring phone companies to maintain copper networks
As the battle between cable providers and traditional telephone companies continues before federal regulators, a report issued Tuesday challenged old regulations that require companies such as AT&T; to maintain copper-based legacy networks.
- 04 October 2013
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News: AARNet's 8 Tbps fibre network to speed research
AARNet's new fibre network for science and research in SA and WA can hit transmission speeds of 8 Tbps.
- 02 October 2013
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best security software?
We've exhaustively tested every major internet security suite. Here we present the top 5.
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best antivirus?
PC Advisor reviews the top 5 antivirus programs you can buy or download in the UK right now.
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best wireless router?
PC Advisor reviews the best five wireless routers you can buy in the UK right now.
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News: You’ll spend 15 years of your life online
A study commissioned by BT shows half a million homes in the UK have more than 15 connected devices, and each person spends 4.2 hours online every day.
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Feature: Xbox One release date, price and features
The new Xbox One is just around the corner so here's everything you need to know about its release date, price, pre-order, specs, features and more.
- 01 October 2013
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News: French ISP Free offers fiber customers 1Gbps upgrade for no cost
Customers of French ISP Free will soon see their fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections upgraded from 100Mbps to 1Gbps, with no change to the monthly fee of €36 (US$50) including tax.
- 27 September 2013
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News: Vue sets up fibre optic network to meet cinema fan demand
Vue has rolled out a new fibre optic broadband network to connect its chain of UK cinemas, allowing staff to monitor screens from a centralised locations and react more quickly to customer demand for popular films.
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News: Ziggy Switkowski to face challenges leading the NBN: academic
Former Telstra CEO Ziggy Switkowski is tipped to become NBN Co's newest chief executive, but one academic has predicted he may struggle in the role.
- 26 September 2013
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Roku 3 comes to the UK
Roku has refreshed its range of internet media streamers and brought the Roku 3 to the UK.
- 25 September 2013
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News: New Verizon broadband router supports data and voice
Verizon Wireless today announced a new broadband router that works over its LTE network and allows voice and data connectivity for the home or small business.
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News: TalkTalk offers unlimited broadband for £2.50
TalkTalk has launched two new entertainment packages including broadband for just £2.50 per month and YouView for £7.50.
- 24 September 2013
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News: Government to temporarily continue NBN rollout
More than 600,000 homes, businesses and schools across the country still have a chance of being connected to fibre-to-the-premises broadband despite the coalition's vow to abandon the former government's plan.
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News: Mobile broadband fastest growing technology in history
Mobile broadband uptake is growing at 30 per cent per year, according to the 2013 State of the Broadband report, and will be the fastest growing technology in history.
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News: eBay offers 'click and collect' via Argos
eBay has announced a deal which will allow customers to collect items from Argos.
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News: Telecom wins Inmarsat contract to develop satellite access station
Mobile satellite communications services provider, Inmarsat, has awarded Telecom NZ the contract to build and manage one of its Pacific Ocean Region (POR) satellite access stations (SAS) for Global Xpress (GX).
- 23 September 2013
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News: Telecom argues for certainty through lower copper input price
In its ‘pro-certainty' submission to the ‘Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001: Discussion Document', Telecom NZ, argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband should be at the bottom end of the Government's proposed ranged.
- 21 September 2013
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News: Optus taps Visionstream for 4G LTE build
Visionstream has won a $240 million contract with Optus to build and upgrade mobile sites for the number-two telco's LTE network in Australia.
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Apple iPad 5 release date, price and specs rumours
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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