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BT promises 'ultra-fast' broadband

Telecoms firm BT stepped up the pace of its broadband expansion today by promising "ultra-fast" speeds of up to 300Mb by next spring.

Fri 3 Feb 12 from The Independent

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Judder-free videos on the smartphone

Overloaded cellular networks can get annoying – especially when you want to watch a video on your smartphone. An optimised Radio Resource Manager will soon be able to help network operators ...

Fri 3 Feb 12 from PhysOrg

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Keen On... Dane Jasper: Why High Speed Broadband Is The Key To US Innovation (TCTV)

There are few more articulate supporters of high speed broadband access than Sonic.net CEO Dane Jasper. Not only does he think Americans should have the right to high quality broadband, but ...

Fri 3 Feb 12 from TechCrunch

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In Depth: Lovefilm and Blinkbox respond to Sky streaming plans

With Sky announcing broadband TV and thus its intentions towards film and TV streaming this week, should the existing services be quaking in their boots?After all, Sky already has robust deals ...

Fri 3 Feb 12 from Techradar

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Universal Service Reform Passed

The Federal Communications Commission today voted to approve a comprehensive overhaul of Lifeline service, which helps tens of millions of low-income Americans afford basic phone service. The ...

Wed 1 Feb 12 from dailywireless.org

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FCC accepting objections to Verizon's planned spectrum buy

Those opposed to Verizon Wireless' deal to purchase wireless spectrum from Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks for $3.6 billion must file objections with the Federal ...

Thu 26 Jan 12 from PhysOrg

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T-Mobile 'Full Monty' mobile phone package: Unlimited calls, texts AND internet use

Industry analysts say the plan – called The Full Monty – is a major challenge to rivals. It scraps the ‘fair use’ cap on data, allowing unlimited streaming of films and ...

Tue 31 Jan 12 from Daily Mail

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Sky web TV service to offer films and football to non-subscribers on pay-as-you-go - with no dish

Broadcaster BSkyB announced a new internet TV service today which will allow British households to pay to access films and sport without a contract - and watch on phones, TVs, tablets and consoles.

Tue 31 Jan 12 from Daily Mail

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T-Mobile offers domestic data roaming limits

Tue 31 Jan 12 from Ubergizmo

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