Tag: BT

Have you ever haggled for a better broadband deal?

by , Senior Money Researcher Technology 18 March 2013
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If you do one thing today, pick up the phone and call your broadband provider. Our latest investigation has shown it’s definitely worth getting in touch if you want a better deal. (more about broadband haggling...)

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Unlimited broadband: BT says ‘goodbye’ to fair usage policies

by , Technology Researcher Technology 5 February 2013
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When it comes to so-called ‘unlimited’ broadband deals, disappointment has often reigned. But now BT is offering unlimited broadband without a fair usage policy, can we look forward to other providers following suit? (more about unlimited broadband packages...)

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Are you stuck in a rut with your broadband provider?

by , Senior Money Researcher Technology 20 August 2012
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I've been an advocate of broadband switching for a long time. Why stay with a provider you aren’t happy with? Yet our survey found that many unhappy consumers still aren't switching their broadband. So why is that? (more about broadband switching...)

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YouView – where are you?

by , Technology Team Leader Technology 3 May 2012
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It was way back in 2010 that YouView was first supposed to launch. Promised to be the subscription-free box that would offer ‘something different’ for TV viewing, it’s been delayed, yet again… (more about YouView...)

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Is your broadband speed being ‘throttled’?

by , Deputy Technology Editor Technology 16 November 2011
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The German research group Max Planck Institute reckons broadband speed 'throttling' is more prevalent in Britain than anywhere else in Europe. Is this another sign that Britain's broadband is lagging behind? (more about broadband throttling...)

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The big red telephone box – dead at 75?

by , Computing Editor Technology 25 August 2011
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When a press release popped into my inbox celebrating 75 years of the iconic red telephone box, I confess to becoming a little misty-eyed, if only for a second. But do phone boxes still have a place on Britain’s streets? (more about red phone boxes...)

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Is blocking sites the right way to tackle illegal downloads?

by , Scientific Policy Adviser Technology 29 July 2011
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A High Court Judge yesterday ruled that BT must now block access to the website Newzbin2 – a site that provides links to pirated films. But is this the right way to tackle illegal downloading? (more about illegal downloading...)

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Cheaper broadband for rural customers – or is it?

by , Senior Money Researcher Technology 25 July 2011
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Ofcom has told BT to reduce the wholesale price it charges other broadband providers to use its network in less populated areas. But will it actually result in cheaper prices for rural customers? (more about rural broadband...)

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It’s bad not to talk on BT’s line rental deal

by , Head of Money Technology 22 June 2011
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BT’s been in the news again. Turns out some BT customers aren’t happy with their call charges. Nothing out of the ordinary there, you might think – until you find out that the charges are for calls that aren’t even made. (more about BT's line rental...)

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Would you move house based on broadband speeds?

by , Computing Editor Technology 9 March 2011
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Online property portal Rightmove is teaming up with BT to list the broadband speed of homes on its website. Would you pay more for a new home that guaranteed faster broadband? (more about broadband and moving house...)

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Is 2012 too late for YouView?

by , Deputy Technology Editor Technology 16 February 2011
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YouView, the joint venture between terrestrial TV channels, BT and others, has been delayed until 'early' 2012. But could this be too late when internet capable TVs are already on the market? (more about YouView's delay...)

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Does BT’s move signal an end for net neutrality?

by , Scientific Policy Adviser Technology 4 January 2011
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BT was today forced to deny that it was paving the way for the introduction of a two-tier internet. It has announced that it's going to offer faster internet to video-based websites if they want to pay for the privilege. (more about net neutrality...)

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