Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:18 GMTCable.co.uk's news service brings you up-to-date breaking news from the digital service industry including news on cable, broadband, digital TV and home phone services.http://www.cable.co.uk/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-broadband-parity-in-renfrewshire-801590139/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-broadband-parity-in-renfrewshire-801590139/ An MP is calling on residents of a Renfrewshire village to push for faster broadband connections. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:18 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-enters-into-deal-with-fluidata-801590129/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-enters-into-deal-with-fluidata-801590129/ O2 has agreed a deal with Fluidata in order to boost the performance of its Wi-Fi network. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:46:28 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/somerset-county-council-hails-broadband-rollout-in-burnham-801590025/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/somerset-county-council-hails-broadband-rollout-in-burnham-801590025/ BT's efforts to increase broadband penetration in Burnham have been praised. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:54:02 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/staffordshire-public-private-partnership-aims-for-97-fibre-broadband-coverage-801589752/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/staffordshire-public-private-partnership-aims-for-97-fibre-broadband-coverage-801589752/ BT is partnering with local authorities in Staffordshire to significantly increase super-fast broadband access. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:58 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/metronet-brings-hybrid-broadband-network-to-widnes-801589740/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/metronet-brings-hybrid-broadband-network-to-widnes-801589740/ Businesses in Widnes can now take advantage of Metronet's advanced hybrid network. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:52 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-could-be-charged-for-carrying-bbc-channels-801589586/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-could-be-charged-for-carrying-bbc-channels-801589586/ The BBC could start billing Sky for screening its content. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:17 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/hyperoptic-ftth-broadband-rollout-bolstered-by-50m-investment-801589584/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/hyperoptic-ftth-broadband-rollout-bolstered-by-50m-investment-801589584/ A major new investment will help Hyperoptic boost its FTTH broadband coverage. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:01 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-signs-300k-football-conference-broadcasting-deal-801589412/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-signs-300k-football-conference-broadcasting-deal-801589412/ Up to 30 live Football Conference games could be screened by BT Sport next season. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:52:03 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-chooses-virgin-media-business-for-fibre-backhaul-deal-801589403/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-chooses-virgin-media-business-for-fibre-backhaul-deal-801589403/ Sky and Virgin Media Business have announced a £49 million network backhaul deal. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-broadband-goes-live-in-welsh-village-with-europes-longest-name-801589133/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-broadband-goes-live-in-welsh-village-with-europes-longest-name-801589133/ The first homes and businesses in Llanfair PG can now access fibre broadband. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/vodafone-4g-launch-delayed-until-september-801589128/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/vodafone-4g-launch-delayed-until-september-801589128/ Customers will have to wait until the end of summer to sign up for a 4G service from Vodafone. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:51 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/york-chosen-for-tests-of-4g-at-800mhz-801588954/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/york-chosen-for-tests-of-4g-at-800mhz-801588954/ A trial that aims to assess the effect of 4G services on Freeview reception will be held in York. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:56 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/parts-of-west-country-facing-freeview-retune-801588950/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/parts-of-west-country-facing-freeview-retune-801588950/ Work to prepare for the rollout of 4G in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall will require some Freeview households to retune their TVs or set-top boxes. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:40 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/david-cameron-welcomes-arrival-of-fibre-broadband-in-chipping-norton-801588787/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/david-cameron-welcomes-arrival-of-fibre-broadband-in-chipping-norton-801588787/ BT has brought super-fast broadband to Chipping Norton as part of its commercial rollout. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:55 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/rural-community-broadband-fund-deadline-extended-until-june-17th-801588781/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/rural-community-broadband-fund-deadline-extended-until-june-17th-801588781/ The government has pushed back the deadline for the Rural Community Broadband Fund. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:17 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/usurv-finds-15-of-sky-tv-customers-interested-in-bt-sport-801588467/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/usurv-finds-15-of-sky-tv-customers-interested-in-bt-sport-801588467/ A new study reveals initial levels of interest in BT's forthcoming sports channels. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/report-slashes-estimated-cost-of-universal-super-fast-broadband-for-eu-801588299/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/report-slashes-estimated-cost-of-universal-super-fast-broadband-for-eu-801588299/ Universal super-fast broadband coverage in the EU could be achieved for €80 billion, Point Topic predicts. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-offers-fastest-mobile-broadband-in-manchester-801588298/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-offers-fastest-mobile-broadband-in-manchester-801588298/ RootMetrics has named EE as the fastest mobile network in Manchester. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:21 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-for-ipad-offers-multi-camera-champions-league-final-highlights-801588047/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sports-for-ipad-offers-multi-camera-champions-league-final-highlights-801588047/ A new multi-camera highlights function has been added to the Sky Sports for iPad app. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:16 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/first-community-benefits-from-superfast-surrey-broadband-rollout-801588034/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/first-community-benefits-from-superfast-surrey-broadband-rollout-801588034/ The Superfast Surrey project has brought fibre broadband to Pixham Village. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:50:37 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/gigaclear-chooses-netadmin-oss-to-automate-broadband-processes-801587725/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/gigaclear-chooses-netadmin-oss-to-automate-broadband-processes-801587725/ Gigaclear customers can run self-diagnostics on their home network thanks to a deal with Netadmin. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:17 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/avm-says-4g-routers-could-offer-rural-broadband-solution-801587543/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/avm-says-4g-routers-could-offer-rural-broadband-solution-801587543/ Rural residents keen to access faster broadband could benefit from 4G-enabled routers. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:55:27 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eu-approves-connecting-cumbria-super-fast-broadband-project-801587427/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eu-approves-connecting-cumbria-super-fast-broadband-project-801587427/ Brussels has approved a major fibre optic broadband rollout for Cumbria. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:01:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-in-negotiations-over-bt-sport-deal-801587418/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-in-negotiations-over-bt-sport-deal-801587418/ TalkTalk wants to add BT Sport to its TV service. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:05 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freeview-retune-to-be-required-in-oxon-berks-and-bucks-801587130/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freeview-retune-to-be-required-in-oxon-berks-and-bucks-801587130/ Upgrades will be carried out at the Oxford transmitter this month to pave the way for the launch of 4G. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:00 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-wins-euro-2016-and-world-cup-2018-qualifying-rights-801586903/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-wins-euro-2016-and-world-cup-2018-qualifying-rights-801586903/ Uefa has awarded Sky Sports the rights to Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 qualifiers featuring the Republic of Ireland and the home nations. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:12 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-offers-uks-fastest-growing-new-tv-service-801586763/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-offers-uks-fastest-growing-new-tv-service-801586763/ Some 150,000 homes signed up for TalkTalk TV in the first quarter of 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:04:14 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-to-roll-out-dedicated-4g-network-at-glastonbury-2013-801586756/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-to-roll-out-dedicated-4g-network-at-glastonbury-2013-801586756/ Glastonbury 2013 will be the first ever UK festival to boast a dedicated 4G network. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:52 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/13m-people-will-not-answer-an-unknown-number-801586484/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/13m-people-will-not-answer-an-unknown-number-801586484/ Around 13 million people will not answer a call from an unknown number, new research reveals. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:58:06 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/french-firm-could-light-the-way-for-mobile-communications-801586475/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/french-firm-could-light-the-way-for-mobile-communications-801586475/ Next generation broadband could be built around flashing lights, according to a French developer. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/viewers-in-east-midlands-get-set-for-tv-retune-801586466/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/viewers-in-east-midlands-get-set-for-tv-retune-801586466/ Airwaves in the East Midlands are being cleared for high-speed broadband services Thu, 16 May 2013 15:52:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/mp-voices-concerns-about-norfolk-broadband-wait-801586459/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/mp-voices-concerns-about-norfolk-broadband-wait-801586459/ An MP is keen to show Norfolk has other broadband options as the county waits for BT's rollout. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:50:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/50-of-uks-broadband-projects-now-in-delivery-phase-801586295/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/50-of-uks-broadband-projects-now-in-delivery-phase-801586295/ The government has revealed half of the UK's 44 planned broadband projects are now in the delivery phase. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:44 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/blackpool-council-to-use-its-own-broadband-network-801586292/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/blackpool-council-to-use-its-own-broadband-network-801586292/ Public buildings in Blackpool will be connected to the council's own network in a bid to lower costs. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:54:31 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-bring-free-wi-fi-to-london-borough-801586137/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-bring-free-wi-fi-to-london-borough-801586137/ Hammersmith and Fulham Council has reached an agreement with Arqiva to bring free Wi-Fi to local residents. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:37 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/free-wi-fi-to-be-offered-at-25-scotrail-stations-801585549/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/free-wi-fi-to-be-offered-at-25-scotrail-stations-801585549/ A deal between ScotRail and Transport Scotland will bring free Wi-FI to 25 stations across the country. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/at800-trials-show-4g-interference-fears-were-exaggerated-801585483/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/at800-trials-show-4g-interference-fears-were-exaggerated-801585483/ The rollout of 4G looks set to affect fewer Freeview homes than expected. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:56:51 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-stays-top-of-netflix-fixed-broadband-speed-ranking-801585475/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-stays-top-of-netflix-fixed-broadband-speed-ranking-801585475/ Netflix says Virgin Media was the UK's fastest fixed broadband provider in April. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:53 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-will-be-available-to-youview-retail-box-owners-801585175/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-will-be-available-to-youview-retail-box-owners-801585175/ Broadband customers with retail YouView boxes have been told they will be able to access BT Sport. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-wins-chester-racecourse-wi-fi-deal-801585169/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-wins-chester-racecourse-wi-fi-deal-801585169/ Free Wi-Fi is set to be rolled out at the oldest racecourse in the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:51 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-wi-fi-network-reaches-five-million-hotspots-801584959/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-wi-fi-network-reaches-five-million-hotspots-801584959/ More than 20,000 hotspots were added to the BT Wi-fi network per week in 2012-13. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:59 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-deliver-free-public-wi-fi-for-camden-801584957/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-deliver-free-public-wi-fi-for-camden-801584957/ Work on the rollout of free Wi-Fi in Camden is set to begin in June. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:31 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-denies-personal-customer-data-could-have-been-sold-to-met-police-801584775/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-denies-personal-customer-data-could-have-been-sold-to-met-police-801584775/ The Metropolitan Police could not have purchased personal information about EE's customers, the network operator insists. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:56:02 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-deliver-150m-rural-mobile-connectivity-boost-801584487/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/arqiva-to-deliver-150m-rural-mobile-connectivity-boost-801584487/ New mobile masts will be installed across rural parts of the UK under the government's Mobile Infrastructure Project. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:53 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/samsung-unveils-breakthrough-in-5g-mobile-broadband-technology-801584480/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/samsung-unveils-breakthrough-in-5g-mobile-broadband-technology-801584480/ Samsung says it has developed a 5G adaptive array transceiver system. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:58:34 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-seals-live-rights-to-ufc-801584312/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-seals-live-rights-to-ufc-801584312/ UFC is the latest high-profile sporting event to agree a broadcast deal with BT. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:15 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-allow-be-broadband-customers-to-use-own-routers-801584300/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-to-allow-be-broadband-customers-to-use-own-routers-801584300/ Sky has moved to play down frustration among Be Broadband customers by insisting they will be able to continue using their own routers. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:50:18 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-unveils-football-rugby-and-tennis-commentary-teams-801584136/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-unveils-football-rugby-and-tennis-commentary-teams-801584136/ Several former players have been lined up to present and commentate on BT Sport's coverage of rugby, football and tennis. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:01:15 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-bags-motogp-rights-801583840/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-bags-motogp-rights-801583840/ MotoGP will be screened live by BT Sport from 2014. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:59:22 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/rutland-residents-invited-to-super-fast-broadband-roadshows-801583701/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/rutland-residents-invited-to-super-fast-broadband-roadshows-801583701/ Roadshows will take place across Rutland next week to inform residents about work to improve broadband access in the area. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:56:14 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freeview-retune-for-south-and-central-wales-ahead-of-4g-rollout-801583538/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freeview-retune-for-south-and-central-wales-ahead-of-4g-rollout-801583538/ Viewers in parts of Wales have been told to prepare for disruption to their service. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:38 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sees-revenues-fall-but-broadband-base-grow-in-q1-801583536/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sees-revenues-fall-but-broadband-base-grow-in-q1-801583536/ Around 6.7 million customers now get their broadband from BT. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:54:17 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-business-launches-new-communications-products-for-smes-801583261/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-business-launches-new-communications-products-for-smes-801583261/ Four new communications services aimed at smaller firms have been introduced by TalkTalk Business. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:02 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/north-devon-set-for-freeview-retune-in-preparation-for-4g-launch-801583071/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/north-devon-set-for-freeview-retune-in-preparation-for-4g-launch-801583071/ Freeview homes in North Devon will need to retune their viewing equipment on or after May 22nd. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:57:01 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-free-to-millions-of-broadband-customers-801583068/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-free-to-millions-of-broadband-customers-801583068/ Millions of BT broadband homes will be able to enjoy free access to BT Sport. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:55:27 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/gigler-competition-winner-posts-821-7mbps-download-speed-801582912/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/gigler-competition-winner-posts-821-7mbps-download-speed-801582912/ Gigler has announced the winning entry in a competition that sought to find the fastest broadband speed test. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:33 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-unveils-rio-ferdinand-as-latest-big-name-signing-801582908/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-unveils-rio-ferdinand-as-latest-big-name-signing-801582908/ Rio Ferdinand is joining BT Sport as a programme-maker, interviewer and football expert. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:57:42 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-banned-from-making-best-value-broadband-tv-and-phone-claim-801582604/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-banned-from-making-best-value-broadband-tv-and-phone-claim-801582604/ The ASA has banned a TalkTalk ad claiming that the provider offers Britain's best value broadband, TV and home phone service. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:49:23 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sees-record-levels-of-on-demand-viewing-during-q1-801582446/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sees-record-levels-of-on-demand-viewing-during-q1-801582446/ Sky saw weekly downloads of on-demand content climb to 4.5 million in the first quarter. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:59:35 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-begins-isles-of-scilly-survey-work-ahead-of-broadband-rollout-801582270/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-begins-isles-of-scilly-survey-work-ahead-of-broadband-rollout-801582270/ Survey work has begun on the Isles of Scilly prior to the start of a major broadband rollout. Wed, 08 May 2013 09:59:25 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-unveils-5m-rural-broadband-investment-801582262/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-unveils-5m-rural-broadband-investment-801582262/ Rural communities across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a newly announced broadband investment. Wed, 08 May 2013 09:57:19 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-creating-350-jobs-to-support-o2-and-be-acquisition-801581903/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-creating-350-jobs-to-support-o2-and-be-acquisition-801581903/ Some 350 recruits are set to join Sky's sales and service advisors in Newcastle this summer. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:53:34 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-could-be-offered-free-to-super-fast-broadband-customers-801581753/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-could-be-offered-free-to-super-fast-broadband-customers-801581753/ BT's super-fast broadband customers may be offered free access to BT Sport. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:58:15 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-set-to-launch-most-reliable-wireless-router-801581750/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-set-to-launch-most-reliable-wireless-router-801581750/ The new BT Hub 4 router will be rolled out from this Friday. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:55:20 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/govt-unveils-plans-to-speed-up-mobile-broadband-rollouts-801581582/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/govt-unveils-plans-to-speed-up-mobile-broadband-rollouts-801581582/ New measures have been revealed that are designed to boost the current pace of mobile broadband deployments. Tue, 07 May 2013 09:51:03 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/aberdeenshire-residents-show-huge-demand-for-faster-broadband-801581325/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/aberdeenshire-residents-show-huge-demand-for-faster-broadband-801581325/ A new council poll has revealed that there is huge demand for faster broadband speeds in Aberdeenshire. Fri, 03 May 2013 16:01:49 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uktv-bringing-drama-to-freeview-801581149/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/uktv-bringing-drama-to-freeview-801581149/ UKTV has announced that it is launching Drama - its first new free-to-air channel since Really in 2009. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:59:20 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-disappointed-by-ofcom-investigation-801581147/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-disappointed-by-ofcom-investigation-801581147/ BT has said it is disappointed by Ofcom's decision to investigate the fibre broadband market in the UK. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:56:58 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-gained-152k-rise-in-broadband-subscribers-in-q1-801580994/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-gained-152k-rise-in-broadband-subscribers-in-q1-801580994/ Sky has boosted its broadband subscriber figures by 152,000 so far this year. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:57:37 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-broadband-could-boost-northern-irish-economy-by-750m-801580685/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/fibre-broadband-could-boost-northern-irish-economy-by-750m-801580685/ New fibre broadband technology is expected to deliver a boost to Northern Ireland's economy. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:58:11 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freesat-still-uks-fastest-growing-established-tv-platform-801580677/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/freesat-still-uks-fastest-growing-established-tv-platform-801580677/ UK viewers continue to find Freesat an appealing platform, new figures show. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:56:55 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-bags-us-open-and-atp-world-tour-tennis-rights-801580512/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-bags-us-open-and-atp-world-tour-tennis-rights-801580512/ Sky Sports announces extended broadcasting rights for the ATP World Tour and US Open. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:53:56 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/isle-of-wight-and-salisbury-freeview-homes-set-for-retune-801580507/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/isle-of-wight-and-salisbury-freeview-homes-set-for-retune-801580507/ A retune of Freeview services will be required in the Salisbury area and on the Isle of Wight in mid-May. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:50:36 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/brighton-to-hold-extended-trial-of-4g-at-800mhz-801580364/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/brighton-to-hold-extended-trial-of-4g-at-800mhz-801580364/ A new trial of 4G services in the 800MHz band will be held in Brighton in a bid to identify the impact on Freeview reception. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:54:43 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/high-speed-wireless-broadband-rolled-out-to-west-shetland-community-801580049/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/high-speed-wireless-broadband-rolled-out-to-west-shetland-community-801580049/ Wireless broadband offering speeds of around 25Mbps has been rolled out in West Burrafirth, Shetland. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:53:04 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-rolls-out-free-wi-fi-to-11-fenwick-department-stores-801579882/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-rolls-out-free-wi-fi-to-11-fenwick-department-stores-801579882/ Independent department store chain Fenwick has agreed a Wi-Fi deal with BT. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:58:39 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/surf-telecoms-expands-fibre-network-in-partnership-with-geo-801579734/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/surf-telecoms-expands-fibre-network-in-partnership-with-geo-801579734/ A new deal with Geo Networks has helped Surf Telecoms boost its fibre optic broadband coverage. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:08:09 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/cityfibre-pledges-to-create-new-gigabit-cities-801579727/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/cityfibre-pledges-to-create-new-gigabit-cities-801579727/ CityFibre intends to roll out pure fibre optic networks in a number of UK towns and cities over the next 12 months. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:56:10 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eutelsat-and-cai-to-train-700-satellite-broadband-installers-801579296/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/eutelsat-and-cai-to-train-700-satellite-broadband-installers-801579296/ Eutelsat will be training 700 satellite broadband installers to help more people benefit from the technology. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:01:46 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-to-pinch-bbcs-motogp-live-rights-801579294/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-sport-to-pinch-bbcs-motogp-live-rights-801579294/ Motorcycle racing championship MotoGP is set to make the move to BT Sport. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/kc-bringing-fibre-broadband-to-more-east-yorks-communities-801579057/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/kc-bringing-fibre-broadband-to-more-east-yorks-communities-801579057/ More communities in east Yorkshire are set to benefit from KC's super-fast fibre broadband technology this year. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:57:54 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-launches-4g-in-12-more-towns-and-cities-801579055/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-launches-4g-in-12-more-towns-and-cities-801579055/ EE has confirmed that 4G will be available in 12 more towns and cities across the UK. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:56:07 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/connecting-cheshire-to-bring-fibre-broadband-to-80000-rural-properties-801578888/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/connecting-cheshire-to-bring-fibre-broadband-to-80000-rural-properties-801578888/ A new partnership between BT and four Cheshire councils aims to significantly boost super-fast broadband access in the area. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:08:37 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-extends-deal-to-carry-sky-sports-1-and-2-801578519/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-extends-deal-to-carry-sky-sports-1-and-2-801578519/ Sky Sports 1 and 2 look set to stay on the Virgin Media platform for at least the next few months. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:53:24 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-bolster-o2s-network-capacity-ahead-of-4g-rollout-801578318/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-bolster-o2s-network-capacity-ahead-of-4g-rollout-801578318/ O2 has chosen BT to help boost the capacity of its mobile network. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:02:03 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-highlights-popularity-of-public-wi-fi-801578312/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-highlights-popularity-of-public-wi-fi-801578312/ Many Brits welcome the ability to access public Wi-Fi while out and about, according to O2. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:59:40 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-digital-theatre-channel-801578126/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/talktalk-launches-digital-theatre-channel-801578126/ A new partnership between TalkTalk and the Digital Theatre Channel is bringing live theatre to TalkTalk Plus TV customers. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:53:11 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-drops-fttp-broadband-target-801578122/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-drops-fttp-broadband-target-801578122/ BT is no longer planning to bring FTTP to up to a quarter of fibre broadband customers. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:50:31 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sony-and-bbc-to-trial-ultra-hd-at-wimbledon-2013-801577807/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sony-and-bbc-to-trial-ultra-hd-at-wimbledon-2013-801577807/ Trials of 4K TV are set to be conducted at this year's Wimbledon Championships. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:52:19 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-set-to-run-white-space-broadband-trial-in-autumn-801577794/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ofcom-set-to-run-white-space-broadband-trial-in-autumn-801577794/ Plans to hold a trial of 'white space' broadband technology have been unveiled by Ofcom. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:50:26 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-chosen-as-durhams-super-fast-broadband-partner-801577627/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-chosen-as-durhams-super-fast-broadband-partner-801577627/ BT will leverage public funding to bring fibre broadband to around 94 per cent of Durham properties. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:07:01 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/milestone-for-uk-broadband-market-competition-801577623/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/milestone-for-uk-broadband-market-competition-801577623/ The number of unbundled broadband lines has reached nine million. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:59:52 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-seeking-mobile-partner-for-4g-network-launch-801577445/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-seeking-mobile-partner-for-4g-network-launch-801577445/ BT could partner with EE, O2 or Vodafone to launch a 4G mobile network. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:55 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-4g-powers-life-saving-satnav-for-londons-air-ambulance-801577116/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/ee-4g-powers-life-saving-satnav-for-londons-air-ambulance-801577116/ A new satnav system for London's Air Ambulance is being powered by EE's super-fast mobile broadband network. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:57:35 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/direct-save-telecom-praised-for-getting-watford-residents-back-to-work-801576948/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/direct-save-telecom-praised-for-getting-watford-residents-back-to-work-801576948/ Watford MP Richard Harrington has hailed an employment initiative from a local communications provider. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:22 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-wifi-reaches-milestone-as-six-millionth-customer-signs-up-801576752/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/o2-wifi-reaches-milestone-as-six-millionth-customer-signs-up-801576752/ Six million customers are now registered to access O2 Wifi. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:57:30 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/david-cameron-pledges-to-deliver-good-clean-public-wi-fi-801576747/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/david-cameron-pledges-to-deliver-good-clean-public-wi-fi-801576747/ Adult content is set to be filtered on public Wi-Fi networks. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:55:33 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-launch-new-website-for-broadband-customers-801576443/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/bt-to-launch-new-website-for-broadband-customers-801576443/ A new version of BT.com is set to launch this June. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:49:22 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-sees-tivo-and-super-fast-broadband-growth-in-q1-801576290/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-media-sees-tivo-and-super-fast-broadband-growth-in-q1-801576290/ Neil Berkett of Virgin Media has praised the cable company's strong start to 2013. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:41:28 GMT http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-users-vulnerable-due-to-weak-or-identical-passwords-801576239/ http://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadband-users-vulnerable-due-to-weak-or-identical-passwords-801576239/ Ofcom warns of the risks of using simple or identical passwords for several websites. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:50:57 GMT