Ofcom opens consultation on regulating next generation networks

Ofcom has launched a consultation on how next generation superfast broadband networks can be best regulated. The consultation ends on June 25th 2008. It is also looking at delivery methods for superfast broadband in the UK.

One option under consideration is to deliver superfast broadband via water and electricity companies’ underground pipes.

The UK is known to be lagging behind other parts of the world in the delivery of really fast broadband – in France some broadband providers are already offering superfast home broadband at 50 to 100Mbps.

Find out more on the BBC News website.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Nokia moves forward with 4G wireless

Nokia has signed up Sony Ericsson, NEC and Alacatel-Lucent to its 4G wireless project.

4G as developed by Nokia and its partner companies will use Long Term Evolution (LTE), a new mobile standard, which will offer wireless that is faster and can cope with long distances more effectively than 3G.

Nokia believe that 4G can replace wifi for mobile phones, fixed line broadband and laptops.

Find out more on the BBC News website.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

McAfee offers security products with up to 60 percent off

PC security provider McAfee is currently offering selected security products with 60%, 50% and 20% off.

• McAfee Site Advisor Plus has 60% off
• McAfee Total Protection has 50% pff
• McAfee VirusScan Plus has 50% off
• McAfee Internet Security Suite has 50% off
• McAfee Web Essentials, McAfee QuickClean and McAfee Wireless Protection have 20% off

McAfee products and offers.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

BT offers free HomeHub with broadband Option 1 package

BT is offering a free HomeHub with its Option 1 broadband deal. Usually with this package the BT HomeHub costs £30.

The offer is available until 16 May 2008.

BT Total Broadband Option 1 costs £7.95 a month for the first 3 months and then £15.99 a month  on an 18 month contract. On a 12 month contract, it costs £15.99 per month. It includes:

• Up to 8Mbps download speed
• Additional phone line with inclusive evening and weekend calls over your broadband connection
• 250 Openzone wifi minutes per month
• 5GB download allowance

The BT HomeHub is also free as standard with Option 2 and Option 3.

BT Broadband website

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

AOL offers AOL Broadband Wireless for under £5 a month

AOL Broadband has cut the price of its entry-level broadband product, AOL broadband Wireless. This broadband package is now avaialble for £4.99 per month for the first three months of an 18 month contract.

After three months the price reverts to the standard price of £14.99 per month.

The deal includes up to 8Mbps download speeds, a free wireless router, one mnoth free for online orders, and a 10GB monthly download allowance.

This broadband offer ebnds on 29/06/08.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Apple iPhone price cut at Carphone Warehouse

The Applie iPhone is now available at the Carphone Warehouse for only £169 until 01/06/08 – the usual price is £269.

The offer applies to an Apple iPhone contract with o2 via Carphone Warehouse on the 8GB phone only.

For a £35 a month contract, the customer gets 600 minutes, 500 texts and unlimited internet access.

More about the Apple iPhone .

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

iPlayer success leads to network upgrades row

The ISP Tiscali has criticised the BBC over the costs of it and other ISPs are incurring thanks to the success of its “watch again” online service BBC iPlayer.

Tiscali’s Simon Gunter said that the BBC should contribute to the cost of network upgrades, partly caused by bandwidth pressure from the success of iPlayer.

Head of future media and technology at the BBC Ashley Highfield, believes that these network upgrade costs should be paid for by the ISPs themselves: “The success of the iPlayer should be of benefit to the whole UK broadband industry, increasing those who want to take up broadband”

Read more on the BBC News website.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Eclipse cuts broadband and hosting prices

Eclipse Internet, the broadband, SDSL and hosting provider, has cut the prices of its Home broadband, business broadband and managed hosting packages for the first three months of a 12 month contract.

Home broadband price changes:

• Home Broadband Option 1: £9.95/month for 3 months then £14.99/month
• Home Broadband Option 2: £13.95/month for 3 months then £18.99/month
• Click here for Eclipse Home broadband.

Business broadband price changes:

• Business Broadband Option 1: £14.99/month for 3 months then £19.99 a month
• Business Broadband Option 2: £19.99/month for 3 months then £39.99 a month
• Business Broadband Option 3: £24.99/month for 3 months then £49.99 a month
• Click here for Eclipse Business broadband.

Manager server hosting price changes:

• Managed Server Hosting Option 2: £72.50/month for 3 months then £145 a month
• Managed Server Hosting Option 3: £130/month for 3 months then £260 a month
• Click here for more on Eclipse managed hosting.

These offers end on 6 May 2008.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

02 Broadband introduces 50 day money back guarantee

• 02 broadband have introduced a 50-day money back guarantee if you order before 30/06/08.
• They have also extended free connection on all 02 broadband packages until 30/06/08.

02 broadband starts at £7.50 a month for 02 mobile prepay and pay-monthly mobile customers.

There is also a special offer for all other new customers with broadband starting from £12.50 a month (order by 30/04/08).

Visit the 02 Broadband website now.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

AOL Wireless Flexi – no contract broadband

AOL Broadband have introduced a new wireless broadband package with no contract – and AOL broadband Flexi currently starts at only £4.99 a month for 3 months (then £14.99 a month).

• no cancellation fees
• no minimum contract
• FREE wireless router
• up to 8Mb

AOL Flexi offer ends 01/06/08.

Find out more on the AOL broadband website.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder