Cable UK Blogs

How excited should we be about BT FTTP on demand?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:39:21 GMT

BT has hailed its FTTP on demand service as a game changer, but what will the impact really be?

On-demand services the new pay TV battleground

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:07:13 GMT

The quality of on-demand services could be the deciding factor when choosing a pay TV package.

Jeremy Hunt finally talking tough on broadband

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:43:02 GMT

In the last few weeks, Jeremy Hunt has demanded councils meet his deadlines with their broadband plans.

BT and Virgin Media rivalry delivers another broadband speed boost

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:05:11 GMT

The competition between BT and Virgin Media is continuing to benefit broadband customers.

Should HS2 be given more funding than super-fast broadband?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:51:41 GMT

Up to £32 billion will be spent on the HS2 rail link - far more than the government's investment in faster broadband.

Was 2011 a year of positives for broadband?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:04:19 GMT

The public and private sectors have both played a part in improving broadband connectivity in the UK over the past 12 months.

Teamwork - the only way ISPs and rights holders can stamp out piracy

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:49:06 GMT

Collaboration between the internet industry and content owners is needed if piracy is to be reduced.

Online safety tools are a broadband deal clincher

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:12:13 GMT

Internet service providers are increasingly using online safety services as a sales tool.

Will BT broadband predictions bring an end to BDUK criticism?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:31:30 GMT

BT has predicted more than nine in ten British properties will have fibre broadband access in five to six years.

Govt broadband funding boost is welcome but misdirected

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:40 GMT

The government may have been better off directing its newly announced £100 million broadband funding boost at rural areas.

Why are ducts and poles so important to fibre broadband plans?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:07:05 GMT

BT's network of poles and ducts should play a major role in delivering broadband to rural notspots.

Bright future for super-fast broadband

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:11:56 GMT

Super-fast broadband uptake may be low at the moment, but it won't stay that way for long.

BT facing another filesharing battle

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:27:19 GMT

The BPI has threatened to take BT to court in a bid to block The Pirate Bay.

TiVo technology gives Virgin Media the edge over Sky

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:59:42 GMT

Sky is facing a tough battle to compete with Virgin Media's TiVo service.

BT doing more than its fair share for fibre broadband

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:38:04 GMT

BT has given a major boost to the government's super-fast broadband plans by bringing forward its rollout deadline.

Virgin Media unveils surprising Sky Anytime deal

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:59:41 GMT

Sky has allowed its pay TV rival Virgin Media to launch the Sky Anytime on-demand service.

BT lays down the gauntlet on fibre optic broadband

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:07:55 GMT

The company has announced a series of speed boosts and finally published its new PIA prices.

New broadband advertising guidelines are a win for consumers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:43:47 GMT

The CAP's guidance is designed to prevent misleading broadband ads.

Could early 2012 be too late for YouView?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:18:39 GMT

The broadband TV platform may have waited too long for its commercial launch.

BT needs to stop dallying on duct and pole access

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:32:56 GMT

The telecoms giant must publish its pricing structure as soon as possible.

3D TV divides the broadcasting industry

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:56:10 GMT

While the likes of Sky and Virgin Media have been quick to adopt 3D, other broadcasters are more cautious.

BT rural broadband dominance would hurt consumers

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:29:16 GMT

If the telecoms giant becomes the dominant rural broadband provider, competition would suffer.

When will TalkTalk get its act together?

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:15:00 GMT

The internet service provider has been affected by billing issues and negative press reports in recent months.

Facebook and Twitter must not become victims of the riots

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:39:55 GMT

The government would be wrong to allow social media sites to be blocked.

Is the Virgin Media TiVo service changing our viewing habits?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:34:09 GMT

Figures from the broadcaster suggest users of the TiVo service are searching for content in different ways.

Will the MPA v BT case cut illegal filesharing?

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:20:36 GMT

Consumers will still look to access content even if certain websites are blocked.

What to do about protecting youngsters online

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:50:11 GMT

More must be done to prevent children from stumbling across inappropriate content.

ASA once again highlights issues with broadband advertising

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:59:27 GMT

The body has rapped Virgin Media for claiming it offers the fastest broadband in the country.

Debate on illegal downloading set to run and run

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:21:07 GMT

Figures have shown a 30 per cent increase in illegal movie downloads since 2006.

Should BT consider aesthetics in its fibre broadband plans?

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:08:39 GMT

The telecoms giant has been criticised for the appearance of its broadband street cabinets.

Bright future in store for 3D TV

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:44:38 GMT

It won't be too long until three-dimensional broadcasting crosses over to the mainstream.

Councils staying positive on super-fast broadband

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:26:02 GMT

Missing out on government funding has not put a number of councils off their broadband ambitions.

Virgin Media on track with 100Mbps fibre broadband plans

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:26:00 GMT

The 'ultra-fast' service is available to more than four million homes across the country.

BDUK must look beyond BT with fast broadband funding

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:20:46 GMT

The body should not award 100 per cent of its cash to the telecoms giant.

Time for BDUK to show progress with super-fast broadband plans

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:20:44 GMT

The organisation has dallied for too long in getting its broadband strategy underway.

Virgin Media and Sky ponder future of 3D TV

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:35:34 GMT

With major sporting events such as the FA Cup final and the French Open available to watch in 3D, Virgin Media and Sky are continuing to promote the technology.

Higher-than-expected broadband or landline bills? Tell Ofcom

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:17 GMT

The watchdog is looking at ways to cut the number of surprisingly high bills received by consumers.

TalkTalk tops the broadband and home phone complaints chart

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:47:16 GMT

The company received more complaints per 1,000 customers than any other major internet service provider between October and February.

Virgin Media pushing the broadband speed boundaries

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:46:50 GMT

The cable giant knows consumers demand the best possible speeds from their internet service provider.

BT fibre broadband coming to 1.5m more properties

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:47:25 GMT

The company is rolling the service out in 156 more exchange areas over the coming months.

Virgin Media offers £50 off first bill with broadband, TV and phone bundles

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:09:27 GMT

The cable company has announced the return of its popular '£50 off your first bill' deal.

Which broadband provider offers the best customer service?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:48:58 GMT

Plusnet came out on top in a recent subscriber satisfaction survey from JD Power and Associates.

BT music download service would not be just a money-spinner

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:47:06 GMT

The telecoms giant is reportedly considering the launch of a not-for-profit music download product.

Operators to do battle over fibre optic broadband

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:00:41 GMT

The technology is being used by the likes of BT and Virgin Media to win subscribers.

Virgin Media angers Sky with Stop the Broadband Con campaign

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:43:16 GMT

The satellite broadcaster complained Virgin's initiative is misleading.

BT home phone increase spells more bad news for consumers

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:07:20 GMT

The telecoms giant is increasing its line rental and call charges from April 28th.

Ofcom keen to bring 4G spectrum saga to an end

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:52:22 GMT

Legal wrangling has caused the 4G spectrum auction to hit several delays.

O2 3G900 could spell bad news for competition

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:57:36 GMT

Access to new parts of the spectrum could put O2 ahead of its rival network operators.

Can 3D TV prove the naysayers wrong?

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:57:19 GMT

Plenty of column inches have been devoted to the problems facing 3D TV.

Not all ISPs deserve flak for slow broadband

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:27:50 GMT

Virgin Media is doing its bit to further boost its average speeds.

Home phone subscribers to benefit from Ofcom ruling?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:58:32 GMT

The regulator has imposed a cap on mobile termination rates charged by networks.

Broadband speeds matter to home movers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:31:57 GMT

More and more people will consider broadband speeds when choosing their new house.

Is your Wi-Fi wasting time?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Slow download speeds might be a result of poor Wi-Fi, rather than your broadband connection.

BT bins fair usage policy

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:55:36 GMT

BT has revealed it is getting rid of its fair usage policy for Infinity and Total Customer deals.

Is the UK ready for the digital age?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:59:19 GMT

There are many advantages to be had from embracing digital technology.

Is the UK ready for the digital age?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:59:19 GMT

There are many advantages to be had from embracing digital technology.

BBC iPlayer: A global success?

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:58:01 GMT

The BBC's catch-up service is to go global.

Broadband providers 'not delivering up to speeds'

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:41 GMT

Customers are typically getting internet access at less than half of advertised up to speeds.

Virgin and TalkTalk contribute to internet piracy discussions

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:23 GMT

Virgin and TalkTalk have been involved in a roundtable discussion on the issue of internet piracy.

Will 3D TV become mainstream?

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:12:12 GMT

Predictions suggest 3D technology could enter the mass market.

BT boosts UK super-fast broadband efforts

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:42:25 GMT

The company is bringing the technology to more homes and businesses in Northern Ireland.

FTTH key to super-fast broadband plans

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:49:22 GMT

The technology could prove vital if the UK is to have Europe's best super-fast broadband.

How LLU broadband has saved you money

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:49:23 GMT

The process of unbundling phone exchanges has sparked an increase in competition in the telecoms market.

BT and TalkTalk tackling unfair Digital Economy Act

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:34:32 GMT

The internet service providers are battling to get the legislation amended.

Virgin Media shows Brits demand super-fast broadband

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:56:41 GMT

High speeds and bandwidth are needed to help us connect multiple wireless devices to the web.

BT striving to include home phone-to-mobile calls

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:35:58 GMT

The company's plans to include calls to mobiles in its landline deals will be a big win for consumers.

The great broadband advertising debate

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:43:09 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority's review of broadband advertising practices will be ending soon.

Not all doom and gloom at TalkTalk

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:54:30 GMT

The internet service provider will bounce back after a difficult past couple of months.

BT poised to launch innovative Home Hub 3

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:50:56 GMT

The device boasts "smart wireless" technology designed to improve home Wi-Fi connections.

Sky to show off its quality content for free

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:22:32 GMT

The broadcaster is bringing some of its most popular shows to Freeview this weekend.

Virgin Media right to be proud of broadband speeds

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:39:41 GMT

The cable company is consistently being ranked as offering the fastest broadband speeds.

BT broadband results prove naysayers wrong

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:38:19 GMT

The company signed up 188,000 new broadband customers in the final three months of last year.

Virgin Media recognises need for faster broadband

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:29:52 GMT

The cable company has launched a new up to 30Mbps fibre optic broadband package.

Fixed and mobile broadband are complementary

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:35:27 GMT

There's no reason consumers shouldn't take advantage of both of these technologies.

Sky and Virgin Media HD TV services to see further growth

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:50:30 GMT

We're predicting the technology will be taken up by an increasing number of consumers.

3D TV from Sky and Virgin Media is here to stay

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:29:55 GMT

The two broadcasters are keen to win consumers over to their 3D services.

Virgin Media and BT bringing faster broadband to the masses

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:44:36 GMT

The internet service providers are bringing fibre optic broadband to an increasing number of people.

Upgrading to fibre optic broadband makes sense

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:28:52 GMT

The technology improves the experience of using the internet significantly.

Eclipse offers customers the best possible speeds

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:29:58 GMT

The broadband provider's fibre optic packages guarantee minimum speeds of 12Mbps.

TalkTalk poised to enter fibre optic broadband market

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:31:15 GMT

The company's first ever fibre broadband service will launch soon.

BT fibre optic broadband is too good to miss

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:49:34 GMT

The service will be available to 300,000 more properties in market towns over the coming months.

Mobile broadband to appeal to more people than ever in 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:50:43 GMT

Ericsson has predicted the service will reach one billion subscriptions this year.

Sky 3D improving all the time

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:24:21 GMT

The channel boasts a raft of impressive content, including the English National Opera's Lucrezia Borgia.

Orange shakes up broadband market with price guarantee

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:41:19 GMT

The network operator's new price promise is set to attract plenty of customers.

Ofcom gives a boost to mobile broadband

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:45:29 GMT

The regulator has opened up 2G airwaves for use with 3G services.

Plusnet always looking to improve

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:43:52 GMT

The internet service provider is currently engaged in trials of fibre optic broadband.

Sky Atlantic will be well worth the wait

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:11:09 GMT

The new channel will hit our screens for the first time in February.

Virgin Media in for a strong year on 50Mbps broadband sales

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:50:02 GMT

Analysts have predicted around 200,000 homes will be signed up to this package by the end of the year.

Deadline looming on BT Race to Infinity

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:39:14 GMT

The fibre optic broadband vote comes to a close tonight.

Virgin Media 3D comes into its own

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:54:15 GMT

The bundle provider's 3D offering has come on leaps and bounds with the unveiling of a raft of new content.

Virgin Media shows Christmas spirit with new bundles

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:15:22 GMT

The cable giant has launched a range of new discounted triple bundles.

O2 mobile broadband a great choice for rural communities

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:47:47 GMT

The network operator's mobile broadband packages are a smart option for areas with poor fixed-line coverage.

Save on 08 calls with a BT home phone

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:26:53 GMT

The company includes these numbers in its inclusive calls packages.

Virgin Media walks the walk with fibre broadband speeds

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:21:52 GMT

The majority of the cable giant's customers get close to the advertised headline speed of their broadband connection.

TalkTalk to battle BT and Virgin Media over fibre broadband

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:51:30 GMT

Bundle provider TalkTalk will launch its fibre optic broadband service next month.

Plusnet and TalkTalk offer home phone value

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:50:26 GMT

The two providers represent a viable alternative to BT.

Enjoy ultra-fast speeds with Virgin Media 100Mbps service

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:30:04 GMT

The first consumers are now able to access the company's fastest broadband package.

Virgin Media on-demand line-up packed with Christmas crackers

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:16:34 GMT

There's plenty to love about Virgin Media's TV on Demand catalogue this month.

BT offers plenty of good news on fibre optic broadband

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:29:12 GMT

The company is trialling faster speeds and extending the size of its fibre network.

Virgin Media TiVo box lives up to the hype

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:01:36 GMT

The product has generated plenty of column inches in the past couple of weeks.