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 | Issue 218 | Fri 30th Sep 2011 |  | |||||||||||
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| New broadband guidelines 'a positive step' for the industry New broadband guidelines from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) have been hailed as a step forward for the industry. Commenting on the recent release of the regulations, Michael Phillips of Broadbandchoices. co. uk, praised them as a good way of clamping down on "optimistic" or "unrealistic" claims about connections speeds ... read more » Faster broadband heading to Dumfries&Galloway BT has announced that faster broadband will be heading to homes in Dumfries & Galloway. The company revealed that Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright would be included in the roll-out, news which was welcomed by the Scottish government. More than 23,500 people in the region will be hooked up to improved connections by Spring 2012, BT added ... read more » Companies handed advice on VoIP Business owners considering an investment in VoIP systems may be wondering how to get the most for their money. When faced with potential problems surrounding latency and jitter, it may be advisable to seek expert opinion on the matter. In a recent column for Internet Evolution, commentator Mary Shacklett set out her top tips for newcomers to VoIP solutions ... read more » Volunteers called for to test European broadband speeds Volunteers have been called for to sign up for a comprehensive test of broadband speeds across Europe. The European Commission has initiated a project to measure the performance of internet connections across European Union member states and has contracted specialist firm SamKnows to carry out the study ... read more » OnLive: British broadband users embracing convergence British broadband users are increasingly embracing convergence in their online staples. This is according to Andre Srinivasan, senior product manager for OnLive, who recently told of the "fantastic" uptake of his company's service. He explained that OnLive enables those with a broadband connection to have their games instantly streamed to any compatible device, rather than relying on a traditional console set-up ... read more » Best practice guidelines issued for worldwide broadband connectivity A set of best practice guidelines have been released for worldwide broadband connectivity following the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators. As part of the discussions taking place at the conference, delegates focused on wireless broadband pricing, satellite regulation, national policies, financing, recycling and protecting intellectual property rights in a digital ecosystem ... read more » ASA 'to release new guidance for broadband providers' The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is set to order broadband providers to offer more clarity in their adverts. According to a report from the Independent, which has acquired a leaked copy of a forthcoming report from the body, there will be stricter guidelines in terms of what speeds can be claimed ... read more » BT rolls out superfast broadband in London BT has announced the progress of its initiative to supply homes in the UK with superfast, fibre-optic broadband. The company revealed that 400,000 homes and businesses in London are set to benefit from improved connection speeds within the coming weeks. Areas such as Primrose Hill, South Clapham and Clerkenwell are among the 30 exchange areas that will enjoy the advantages of fast broadband ... read more » Businesses urged to be flexible with mobile working Businesses have been called on to become more flexible in regard to mobile working. David Akka, managing director UK, Eire and Nordic at Magic Software Enterprises, recently claimed that the rise of new technologies will have a "significant impact" on the way companies operate. He suggested that one particular challenge for IT departments will be how to incorporate products such as smartphones and tablets into their wider systems ... read more » BT broadband customers to receive exclusive OnLive deals BT broadband customers are set to receive a set of exclusive deals from innovative game service OnLive. The company recently announced that those subscribing to its internet products will receive a free three-month trial for the service, which comes with access to more than 100 titles. In a unique twist on the way computer and video games are traditionally delivered, OnLive does not require a console or high-grade PC hardware to play on ... read more » | ! | ||||||||||||
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