September 2010 news

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Virgin Media reveal Sky 1 HD package

posted on 30 September 2010

Subscribers to Virgin Media's high-definition TV package will be able to tune into Sky1 HD from October 1. All Virgin Media XL TV subscribers with a V HD or V+HD box and an HD-ready television will be able to pick up the channel at no extra cost, enabling them to watch Sky's flagship entertainment station. The bundle provider has a... [read more]

BT reveals fibre broadband project

posted on 30 September 2010

The remotest parts of the UK will soon have access to faster broadband thanks to a new multimillion-pound project, it has been announced. Up to 4,000 jobs will be created under the "ambitious" £132 million plan which is being undertaken by telecoms company BT. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be provided with the high-speed net... [read more]

Virgin Media launches 'Big Red Internet'

posted on 29 September 2010

The business broadband division of Virgin Media has introduced Big Red Internet, promising unrestricted bandwidth at top speeds. Firms can buy download speeds of 100Mb/s for an annual £12,000 or 1Gb/s for £22,000. Router configuration and installation can be included in the package for an additional £1,000 or £3,000 respectively, whi... [read more]

Online chats 'during TV viewing'

posted on 29 September 2010

Almost half of Brits use social networking sites to talk about TV programmes as they unfold live on air, a new survey has found. A total of 45% of those quizzed in the study by technology company Intel admit to using sites like Facebook and MSN Messenger to discuss shows such as The X Factor while they are being broadcast. More tha... [read more]

Law firm facing fine for Sky leak

posted on 29 September 2010

A law firm could be fined up to £500,000 after the names of thousands of customers accused of illegally sharing adult films online were posted on its website. The list, which contained the names and addresses of more than 5,300 Sky broadband customers, was leaked onto the website of ACS:Law, a company targeting online pirates. It was ... [read more]

Internet 'cheaper for bank rates'

posted on 29 September 2010

People who have access to the internet end up with better bank rates than those without, a campaigning consumer charity has reported. Which? said interest rates on savings accounts found online can be 37% higher than those on offer in bank branches only. The average branch-only rate for instant access savings accounts is only 0.56%,... [read more]

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