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US ISPs agree to disconnect file sharers

US ISPs agree to disconnect file sharers

NEWS

A number of US ISPs have agreed to cut off the internet connections of file sharers in a scheme that mirrors the three strikes policy of some EU nations.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jul 11th 2011 at 12:50PM
MPs look to block websites

MPs look to block websites

NEWS

MPs have been in negotiations with Internet Service Providers and intellectual rights holders to create a system that would allow access to be blocked to certain websites.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Apr 4th 2011 at 3:57PM
U2 manager slams ISPs for hosting ?free downloads?

U2 manager slams ISPs for hosting ?free downloads?

NEWS

The manager of U2, Paul McGuiness has penned an article that accuses ISPs of directly profiting from music piracy and has slammed bloggers who criticise the music industry.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Sep 6th 2010 at 12:02PM
Ofcom to review UK net traffic 'shaping'

Ofcom to review UK net traffic 'shaping'

NEWS

The UK media watchdog Ofcom has released a discussion paper on internet traffic management practises employed by service providers.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jun 25th 2010 at 12:58AM
Digital Economy Bill is passed

Digital Economy Bill is passed

NEWS

The controversial Digital Economy Bill has been passed by the House of Commons, despite staunch opposition from the Liberal Democrats and from within the Labour party itself.

by Nicky Trup
on Apr 8th 2010 at 9:35AM
Website blocks back in Digital Economy Bill

Website blocks back in Digital Economy Bill

NEWS

An amendment has been reintroduced in to the Digital Economy Bill that will allow politicians to block websites with out the need for legal process.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Mar 31st 2010 at 10:36AM
Lords pass Digital Economy Bill

Lords pass Digital Economy Bill

NEWS

Peter Mandelson’s controversial Digital Rights Bill has been approved by The House of Lords and now looks set for a pre-election approval at the hands of The Commons.

by Nicky Trup
on Mar 16th 2010 at 1:48PM
Lib Dems change amendment to Digital Economy Bill

Lib Dems change amendment to Digital Economy Bill

NEWS

The Government has changed an amendment made to the Digital Economy Bill ahead of its final reading in the House of Lords today.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Mar 16th 2010 at 10:52AM
Digital Economy Bill could spell the end of free wi-fi

Digital Economy Bill could spell the end of free wi-fi

NEWS

The Government has decided that providers of free wi-fi access will not receive an exemption for measures designed to stop illegal file sharing.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Mar 1st 2010 at 12:01PM
Orange named top mobile broadband firm

Orange named top mobile broadband firm

NEWS

Orange has been named the UK’s best mobile broadband provider, coming top for its customer service and reliability.

by Nicky Trup
on Feb 2nd 2010 at 2:55PM
ISP take-up unaffected by recession

ISP take-up unaffected by recession

NEWS

The market for broadband internet remained relatively stable through out 2009, thanks in part to continued business take-up.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jan 27th 2010 at 5:05PM
Virgin Media to use piracy detection tech

Virgin Media to use piracy detection tech

NEWS

Virgin Media is testing new technology that can automatically detect if customers are using their broadband connection to illegally download copyrighted files.

by Nicky Trup
on Jan 20th 2010 at 10:34AM
Entanet bites back at Bono

Entanet bites back at Bono

NEWS

Entanet?s head of marketing Darren Farnden has penned a furious response to an article written by U2 frontman Bono on the complicity of ISPs in illegal file sharing.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jan 6th 2010 at 1:10PM
File sharing enforcement bill unveiled

File sharing enforcement bill unveiled

NEWS

The new Digital Economy Bill has been submitted to the House of Lords, and as feared, the bill has little to do with stimulating the digital economy and more to ...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Nov 23rd 2009 at 1:55PM
ISPs are ?handling stolen goods?

ISPs are ?handling stolen goods?

NEWS

Singer and songwriter James Blunt has blasted ISPs for permitting file sharing, saying that they are “handling stolen goods.”

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 12:08PM
Ofcom reveals ISP speed league table

Ofcom reveals ISP speed league table

NEWS

As part of Ofcom’s comprehensive study on UK broadband connection speeds, the regulator has published findings on which ISPs are providing the fastest service.

by Rob Crossley
on Jul 28th 2009 at 1:16PM
Virgin prepares to roll out 50Mbps broadband

Virgin prepares to roll out 50Mbps broadband

NEWS Virgin Media has confirmed to PC Retail that it will be rolling out a 50Mbps service later this year, contrary to earlier reports that it would be launching a commercial ...
by Ben Furfie
on May 14th 2008 at 11:51PM
TalkTalk says internet policing ?not our job?

TalkTalk says internet policing ?not our job?

NEWS TalkTalk has hit back against declarations from the BPI – the trade body for the music industry – that Internet Service Providers should be doing more to stop illegal music ...
Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Apr 4th 2008 at 1:04PM
ISPs express concerns over iPlayer

ISPs express concerns over iPlayer

NEWS According to reports, several UK ISPs have held discussions with the BBC over concerns that their networks will not be able to cope with the level of demand that the ...
by Ben Furfie
on Aug 16th 2007 at 2:51PM