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Scots in slow lane of broadband superhighway
SCOTLAND'S digital divide is getting wider as the number of households using broadband has stalled amid growth in high-speed internet access elsewhere.
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Firms accused of pulling a fast one when it comes to broadband speeds
SCOTTISH households have been told they may be paying above the odds for their broadband service after new figures showed a widening gap between the speeds advertised by suppliers and the reality experienced by customers.
Edinburgh tops broadband speed league
THE stark differences in fixed-line broadband services in different parts of the UK are highlighted for the first time in a map published yesterday.
Raymond O'Hare hits out at 'unambitious' broadband target
A NEW Digital Britain report has been criticised for failing to set high enough targets on broadband capacity that would allow Scotland to be competitive.
Broadband users paying less – but still not happy with service
BROADBAND users are paying less for faster speeds, but are still unhappy about customer service, a report will reveal today.
EU moves to cap mobile phone bills for internet surfers
NEW moves limiting mobile phone bills for surfing the internet have come into force – which could save customers suffering a heart-stopping moment when their bills arrive.
Labour leader wants broadband access for all
LABOUR leader Iain Gray has called on ministers to consider how all Scots could be guaranteed broadband access to the internet.
Virgin Media enjoys income boost as customers pay for fast broadband
CABLE operator Virgin Media has seen customer spend hit a record high thanks to superfast broadband and video on demand TV.
Charles warns of threat to rural 'broadband deserts'
RURAL businesses operating in "broadband deserts" miss out on vital services provided by the internet, the Prince of Wales has said.
50p a month phone levy to expand faster internet links
A NEW broadband tax is to be levied on millions of homes to pay for the roll-out of super-fast internet access across Britain.
Analysis: It is not a perfect answer, but a reasonable step in the right direction
BRITAIN'S media and creative industries, like those of most other comparable countries, are in the midst of technology-driven turmoil.
European battle for broadband
ISLANDERS in Barra who have been campaigning for better broadband services have taken their fight to Europe.
Broadband plan hits black spot
GOVERNMENT plans to provide universal access to broadband by 2012 have been jeopardised by a row with phone bosses.
Broadband first for Scots cities
EDINBURGH and Glasgow will be among the first parts of the UK to benefit from a £1.5 billion superfast broadband scheme, it was announced yesterday.
Broadband drive success
A HOLYROOD drive to make broadband more widely available has led to 4,000 homes and businesses going online.
Broadband for every home 'too little, too late'
PROPOSALS to ensure every household and business in Britain has high-speed internet access by 2012 were condemned yesterday for lacking ambition.
Holyrood 'is missing unique chance' to give Scotland economic broadband boost
BT HAS criticised the Scottish Government for "sitting back and missing a unique opportunity" to transform Scotland into a super-fast broadband country, a move that would result in unprecedented and lasting economic benefits.
BT under fire over 'spyware'
PRIVACY campaigners criticised BT yesterday after the telecoms giant admitted "spying" on its broadband customers.
New broadband 100 times faster
ENGINEERS at a British university have developed a device which promises 100 times faster broadband speeds and 75 per cent cheaper costs.
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