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Nothing Neutral about Trump

Journalism might be the first draft of history (as well as a lot of less honourable or important things) but, even so, it is too early to be bringing a name to our current era. But there can be little doubt that in the fullness of time, The Age of Unpredictability will be a candidate. […]

February 8, 2017

Sky posts Genuine Site FAQs

In common with other major UK ISPs, Sky is supporting the government-backed Get It Right from a Genuine Site initiative which aims to support Britain’s creative industry by informing people about legal sources of content, with the aim of reducing the illegal sharing of copyrighted material. It advises users that if they have any questions […]

February 6, 2017By Colin Mann

Report: TalkTalk shows signs of recovery

The latest figures from consumer behaviour specialist Kantar Worldpanel ComTech on the UK home services market – covering broadband, fixed landline and paid television – hint at a long-awaited recovery for TalkTalk. Despite losing 14 per cent of its customers during 2016 after its cyber security shortcomings, TalkTalk’s share of new acquisitions rose by 1.5 […]

January 27, 2017

BT Sport not free for BT subs from Aug 1

BT TV customers will have to pay an additional £3.50 (€4) a month for BT Sport from August 1st. The BT Sport channel has been free for all BT TV and broadband subscribers since launching in August 2013. Those who have BT Broadband and watch BT Sport via their Sky satellite service will see a […]

January 23, 2017

Report: Australians happy to pay for content

With Australia’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) now blocking their customers from a number of websites used to download copyrighted movies and TV shows for free, Roy Morgan Research has studied whose customers are most likely to pay for their downloads. According to the firm, 1.45 million Australians aged 14+ buy movies and TV show downloads […]

January 20, 2017By Colin Mann

UK ISPs issue copyright warning letters

UK Internet users who download TV and films illegally may shortly receive letters or emails from their Internet Service Provider (ISP) regarding the use of their broadband connection ‘to share copyrighted material’. Users who use Torrent websites and software to download shows will be targeted, rather than anyone who streams videos. Letters will start being […]

January 17, 2017By Colin Mann

Comcast tops Netflix Speed Index in US

Netflix has released December data from its Netflix ISP Speed Index – its monthly update on which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. In the US, Comcast achieved the No. 1 spot for the first time, increasing its average monthly speed in December to 3.84 Megabits per second (Mbps), up […]

January 10, 2017

Virgin Media, BT agree new mobile deal

Virgin Media and BT have announced a new five year Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) agreement. Under the new deal, EE, a BT Group company, will provide wholesale mobile network services to Virgin Media, a subsidiary of Liberty Global, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company. This gives Virgin Media increased flexibility to grow […]

January 9, 2017

BT still most complained of for TV, broadband

Ofcom’s latest report covering the three-month period from July to September 2016 (Q3), shows that BT continues to receive the most complaints for its broadband and pay-TV services. The total volume of landline and broadband complaints made to Ofcom increased between Q2 2016 and Q3 2016, while the number of pay TV complaints remained stable. […]

December 21, 2016

Sky launches UK’s “lowest priced” fibre

Sky has launched what it claims is the UK’s lowest fibre broadband and line rental offer exclusive for Sky TV customers and a brand new Sky Broadband Tech Team. Sky Fibre will be available for £20 (€24) a month, including line rental (usually £27.40), and a reduced one off set up cost of just £19.95, […]

December 21, 2016