Problems for BT broadband users across the UK: Services restored after usage problems this morning July 20, 2016 BT said this afternoon that it had fixed the broadband problems that affected around 10 per cent of its internet customers this morning. "We’re sorry that some BT and Plusnet customers experienced problems accessing some internet services this morning," the group said. "Around 10 per cent of customers’ internet usage was affected following power issues at [...]
Liberty Global remains committed to Virgin broadband investment post-Brexit July 20, 2016 Virgin Media owner Liberty Global remains committed to investing in the UK following the vote for Brexit and will begin the next stage of a multi-billion pound investment in the UK's broadband infrastructure network. Nearly half a million new premises in London will get superfast broadband by 2018, creating 500 new jobs by the end of this [...]
BT needs to be open about Openreach aims July 20, 2016 When it comes to Openreach, the arm of BT that runs the UK's cables, fibre and network infrastructure, the telecoms giant is hovering outside the door of the last chance saloon. On the eve of a pivotal decision on the future of Openreach, MPs on the culture and media select committee have upped the ante [...]
MPs slam BT: “Put house in order or face split” July 19, 2016 BT has been told to put its "house in order" or face a split by a leading group of MPs. The telecoms firm has been accused of "significantly under investing" in its Openreach broadband, potentially to the tune of millions of pounds a year and of favouring "interests and priorities" of shareholders over customers. An investigation [...]
BT under pressure from Ofcom to offer discount services to pensioners and poorest families July 17, 2016 BT is under pressure from the regulator to offer a discounted service to pensioners and low income families. The firm wants to move to internet-based voice calls, and away from traditional telephone lines. This would be relatively low-cost and allow BT to make savings, The Telegraph reported. Read more: Telecom giants come to blows over airwaves But Ofcom [...]
Full Premier League pre-season fixtures list: Kick-off times and TV coverage as Arsenal head to America, Manchester United and Manchester City visit China and West Ham hit Austria July 15, 2016 Arsenal Fixtures: 22nd July: vs RC Lens, Lens 28th July: vs MLS All Stars, San Jose 31st July: vs Chivas de Guadalajara, Los Angeles 5th August: vs Viking FK, Stavanger 7th August: vs Manchester City, Gothenburg Longest journey: Los Angeles to London, 5,437 miles Total distance to cover: 13,968 miles Bournemouth Fixtures: 20th July: vs Minnesota United, Blaine 23rd [...]
Sky to broadcast sharper football matches and movies from August July 14, 2016 Broadcaster Sky is going to offer a range of channels and programmes in Ultra HD from August. The move is part of Sky’s Q Silver service, and subscribers will need a supported TV-top box and TV that allows the format to watch. The picture quality offered by Ultra HD can be up to four times that [...]
BT Sport price increase will place “huge pressure” on pubs July 14, 2016 Pub groups have hit out at BT Sport's 8.9 per cent subscription price rise, announced yesterday, that will be enacted from 1 September. BT's move follows a 10 per cent price rise from Sky last month. The average monthly price for BT Sport for an independent pub will increase by £35 a month to £430, excluding [...]
These are the next areas that will get Virgin Media’s speedy fibre-to-the-premises broadband July 12, 2016 Virgin Media has named the next 30 rural communities which will gain access to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network. The areas are expected to be connectable via full fibre by spring 2017 and is the next stage of Virgin Media's Supercharging Local Communities initiative, part of its £3bn Project Lightning network. It's aiming to bring 300 mega-bits-per-second broadband to small businesses located outside major towns and cities. Virgin [...]