Expert remarks on the next generation broadband services
November 30, 2009
All those who visited the Westminster eForum keynote seminar on the Future of Broadband in the UK, were informed by the spokesman for Forrester Research that the British internet services are in good health.
Ian Fogg who is the chief forecaster at the firm mentioned that the assessment between the transfer from basic dial-up to first-generation high-speed access were unacceptable. According to him, there were more people using the internet who were dissatisfied with their connection, but at the moment, the people are enjoying good connections.
It has been found out that the basic distinction would influence the organic opening of the next generation of broadband. It would also mean that the suppliers will have to come up with new means of bringing out the technology to the consumers.
According to Mr Fogg, dealing with this matter at present is highly crucial to the business case for faster web systems. Other subjects that were discussed at the Westminster eForum keynote seminar on November 26th included whether the UK government should subsidise the execution of high-speed web access if it has no market available at present, as well as the proposed 50 pence per month levy being discussed to help with this.
Mobile broadband speed test shows speeds under 1Mb
November 25, 2009
The mobile broadband speeds were tested from 3600 users proved that the average speed was less than 1Mb. The precise figure was just 0.87Mb, which is considered to be much slower that what is committed. The committed speed by the mobile broadband providers was 3.6Mb and 7.2Mb.
Among those who used the broadband speed test for their mobile broadband speed, only 0.5% got speed of 3Mb. Almost 65% of people received speed less that 1Mb and surprisingly 39% received speeds less than 0.5Mb! Almost 26% got speeds of between 1Mb and 2Mb and only 7% could get from 2Mb to 3Mb.
It is hoped that when 4G services gets started, the mobile broadband speeds will boost considerably. However, the mobile broadband providers may not increase their committed top speeds much.
However, the use of mobile broadband has been increased among the people who use internet while traveling with the help of smart phones and it is hoped that when the new 4G technology it launched, it will go a long way to solving this problem.
‘Ofcom’ on latest broadband technology
November 18, 2009
Ofcom talks about the latest in broadband technology that offers improved services for those residing in remote and rural areas all over the UK. This discussion was published this week.
Ofcom puts in plain words as how wireless internet services could be enhanced by means of using the space generated by vacant television signals in order to connect enabled devices. This would open up greater possibilities for people in these regions. Telecommunications, watchdog explains that these unused radio waves or ‘white spaces’ will enable many people all over Britain to get online.
It is known that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices normally uses higher frequencies but plans are being laid out for the introduction of devices that utilises lower-frequency signals that enters easily through walls.
Ofcom’s head of research and development Professor William Webb explains the immense scope of this system in the field of web sector, its various implications, its accessibility in rural areas and its reliability. He said that the technology is in its growing stage and it has a long way to go. White spaces could be utilized only when considerable work is made.
He also said that the intention behind the discussion was to expand the thinking that is happening all over the world on geolocation and to speed up the progress.
Ofcom’s recently submitted a report to the Secretary of State in charge for Culture, Media and Sports. It speaks about the changes in media ownership depending on the content that people enjoy through television, radio services and broadband.
Fibre optic broadband considered as the best
November 12, 2009
A recent study conducted analysed on the various broadband technologies available in the UK market and also how they come along in terms of affordability and capacity for high-speed internet services.
Point Topic revealed its latest research results concerning the segment and described the various tariffs available on the market. This research pointed out that the prices for fibre optic services around the world have been increased to seven per cent than what it was in the past year. On the other hand, it was also seen that download speeds have also seen a considerable increase in line with the accomplishment of various technologies. This will be around 6.8 per cent up when compared to the on figures recorded 12 months ago.
On the contrary, DSL entry-level prices have seen a decrease of two per cent approximately. However, the capacity of connections has improved considerably, as these are up five per cent.
A spokeswoman for Point Topic, Fiona Vanier mentioned that fibre optic is the more expensive option but will surely give you the best value, while DSL is cheaper to connect to on a monthly basis but works out costing more per megabit. She also quoted that the cable providers are stuck in between and they cannot give the maximum speeds where clients get fibre optic broadband and cannot offer low price and where they can get DSL. Hence they create a middle path.
Budget broadband package from Kingston Communications
November 11, 2009
Kingston Communications, better known as Karoo has announced the launch of a new broadband package exclusively for job seekers. This is sure to give an opportunity for the unemployed to get online and hunt for jobs and that too for less than £6 per month.
This new 12-month contract package will be available from1st December 2009. The cost of the package for the first three months will be £4.99 and 5.99 for the rest of the year. However, there is a little bit of twist in the deal. This deal will give the users broadband speed between the hours of 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday. The connection will be slowed to a dial up speed out of these hours.
However, the most interesting fact is that this budget broadband service has been planned for the job seekers and was set up to help the country get out of the recession as anybody will be able to sign up to the deal. Cathy Phillips, head of corporate communications, mentioned that they have been heavily involved in the Mail’s Bounce Back campaign and hence are extremely aware that a lot of people are in need of work and wanted to help and support them.
