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1 Million families to get free laptops
The million poorest families in England may be given a free laptop by the government in order to try and reduce the digital divide. read more
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Peer-to-peer downloader threatened with disconnection by BT
The largest broadband supplier in Britain, BT, has begun issuing disconnection notices to people they suspect of sharing music over peer-to-peer networks in an effort to reduce infringement of music copyright laws. read more
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Scotland to be covered by the broadband blanket
Avanti Communications has been awarded a contract worth more than £3 million to provide broadband services to the final 1% of Scottish users that cannot currently get broadband. read more
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Remote areas to get broadband access
Up to 3,800 homes and businesses in rural Scotland will be able to have access to broadband for the first time thanks to £3.3 million from the Scottish Government. read more
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The first chairman of Ofcom prepares to leave his post
Lord David Currie will leave his post in the Easter period of 2009, after nearly seven years in the position. read more
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BT’s Home IT Support service pledges to pimp your broadband or your money back
According to the BT Website, BT has launched a new service for home users that will help make broadband connections faster. The service, delivered by BT's Home IT Support department, will even offer a £90 refund if the connection speed is not upped by at least 0.5Mb. read more
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Plusnet Broadband Summer Sale
Plusnet Broadband Just Got Cheaper - Half price broadband is available now on a range of four available options packages! read more
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Vodafone puts the phone down on Tiscali
Tiscali unhappy with Vodafone bid for its European Broadband businesses bringing an end to the bidding. read more
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