Broadband service news, announcements and press releases. The latest broadband deals and service changes. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk www.Broadband-123.co.uk uk Thu, 1 Sep 2005 17:10:13 +0100 Thu, 1 Sep 2005 17:09:32 +0100 jt@broadband-123.co.uk FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) 10 months after UK Online smashed British broadband speed barriers with the UK's first-ever 8Mb broadband, the broadband ISP is set to break new ground yet again with the launch of 24Mb services. Approval of ADSL2+ for commercial use in the UK paves the way for UK Online to begin immediate field trials on consumer lines. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/ukonline_broadband_24mb_010905.html Thu, 1 Sep 2005 17:09:32 +0100 Be, the UK’s newest broadband provider, made history yesterday as they invited Londoners to pilot their new 24Mb broadband internet service. In addition to experiencing speeds of up to 24Mb downstream and 1Mbg upstream – the fastest in the UK – pilot members will pay nothing until October 2005. Each member will also be provided with a free ‘Be Box’ wireless router, opening a gateway to new online experiences. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/be_24mb_broadband_pilot_010905.html Thu, 1 Sep 2005 16:02:00 +0100 Mobile company Orange and broadband provider Wanadoo today gave Orange customers the chance to benefit from up to 2 Meg broadband at home for £9.99 a month. The offer is open to new Orange customers, while existing customers can take advantage of the deal when they extend their Orange mobile contract. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/wanadoo_orange_broadband_deal_290805.html Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:48:05 +0100 Telewest Broadband has today launched one of the most comprehensive online security services offered by a British ISP, helping to curb the misery caused by viruses, hackers and other online threats for its blueyonder broadband internet customers. Over 850,000 cable customers will have access to the blueyonder PCguard service from today, before new internet customers can start receiving it as part of the standard broadband installation during September. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/telewest_broadband_security_230805.html Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:02:18 +0100 Some would claim that in the main, broadband ISP's don't seem to offer much by way of fresh, innovative consumer orientated products anymore, just rehashed advertising and marketing ploys. Harsh…maybe but ultimately true. Seriously Internet - a relative newcomer to the broadband market - are hoping to set things straight. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/seriously_internet_payasyougo_broadband_190805.html Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:30:32 +0100 ntl, the UK’s leading provider of consumer broadband services, today announced its strategy for the delivery of next generation cable broadband services. The aim is to make 10Mb its standard broadband access speed. Broadband customers will be able to choose a 10Mb service with a usage allowance to match their requirements. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/ntl_broadband_strategy_080805.html Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:38:29 +0100 It's never been easier to create your own personal music compilation through digital music online. Perhaps this is why the latest ADSL broadband promotion from BT Broadband (Retail) offers new subscribers to both BT Broadband and BT Yayoo up to 40 free iTune song downloads, along with £15 / iPod discount voucher for orders via the BT Shop website (Valid against the purchase of iPod - 20Gb, 60Gb or U2 Special Edition). http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/bt_broadband_offer_040805.html Thu, 4 Aug 2005 17:40:37 +0100 Force9, one of the UK's best value ISP, has again shaken up the broadband market with the release of their new price-busting Business Broadband services. Force9's new business prices start from just £15.99 per month (inc VAT) for Teleworker Broadband, £19.99 per month (ex VAT) for Small Business Broadband and £29.99 per month (ex VAT) for Business Broadband. Customers can also benefit from a choice of free hardware. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/force9_business_broadband_update_020805.html Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:47:52 +0100 PlusNet, the UK's best value ISP, has again shaken up the broadband market with the release of their new price-busting Business Broadband services. PlusNet's new business prices start from just £15.99 per month (inc VAT) for Teleworker Broadband, £19.99 per month (ex VAT) for Small Business Broadband and £29.99 per month (ex VAT) for Business Broadband. Customers can also benefit from a choice of free hardware. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/plusnet_business_broadband_020805.html Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:05:21 +0100 NewNet plc is delighted to announce substantial cuts in the cost of its SDSL Broadband service from 1 August 2005. With 2Mb SDSL now reduced to an effective price of just over £165 per month the perception of an entry barrier has been well and truly broken. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/newnet_broadband_2mb_sdsl_broadband_010805.html Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:31:38 +0100 ntl, the UK’s leading provider of consumer broadband services, today launched a free anti-virus service to significantly enhance the level of protection offered to its 1.4 million broadband users. The new service, ntl Netguard, can be downloaded by ntl customers from its main portal, ntlworld.com. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/ntl_broadband_internet_security_services_270705.html Wed, 27 Jul 2005 20:08:02 +0100 Following close on the tails of both Wanadoo and BT, Tiscali have just announced a price reduction on their own 2Mb broadband service, with a special summer offer of 2Mb broadband @ £17.99 per month (normally priced at £19.99). Tiscali's summer offer also includes their 512K broadband service @ £14.99 per month (normally priced at £15.99). http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/tiscali_broadband_july_broadband_deals_260705.html Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:45:59 +0100 Following two weeks of negative press regarding poor customer service and action this week by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Bulldog Broadband - the broadband company owned by telecoms giant Cable & Wireless has just published the following press release regarding planned customer service enhancements. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/bulldog_broadband_customer_service_enhancements_220705.html Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:22:53 +0100 Brand new 24 meg broadband provider Be Unlimited are to supply every one of their customers with a top-of-the-range 'Be Box' wireless router - for free. As part of their commitment to quality, they have chosen the new Thomson SpeedTouch 716g wireless router that normally retails for £116.99. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/be_24mb_broadband_210705.html Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:17:36 +0100 BT is boosting the speed of its Broadband Basic product tomorrow giving all new and existing customers a new superfast service up to twice the current speeds. The move means BT’s entire family of retail consumer and business broadband products will now come with mega-fast 2Mb as standard. Unlike some upgrades, BT’s existing customers will be upgraded automatically and free of charge. http://www.broadband-123.co.uk/broadband/broadband_provider_uk_news/bt_2mb_broadband_standard_200705.html Wed, 20 Jul 2005 11:16:13 +0100