Mobile Broadband

Mobile broadband has come a long way in the last few years with speed increasing and prices dropping more in line with traditional broadband.

Add to this the increased coverage where you can get a decent signal and it's easy to see why mobile broadband is becoming a viable alternative for broadband users.

Latest News & Offers from the Broadband, TV Phone Blog

• 02 Adds 3G Spectrum In London Increasing Capacity And Providing Faster Internet Speeds
  

  O2 Mobile Broadband has launched a new 3G network in London, which the company says will help improve both its network coverage and download speeds.

  The telecoms giant is taking advantage of a recent decision by the regulator Ofcom which allows the company to reuse its existing 2G 900MHz spectrum for 3G services instead.

• Leading UK ISP’s To Reveal Network Management Policy To Customers
  

  A number of UK internet service providers will reveal to customers details of their traffic management policy and how they restrict broadband internet speeds.

  The ISP’s include Sky Broadband, BT Total Broadband and Virgin Media Broadband, all of whom have agreed to abide by a new code of conduct drafted by the Broadband Stakeholders Group. The idea behind the policy is to show customers why speed restrictions must be placed to ensure network stability during periods when the network is busy.

• 3 Mobile Broadband Show Apple iPad Love
  

  3 Mobile broadband have cranked up the heat a notch for Apple iPad service providers. This latest gadget from Apple has taken the world by storm, even my mums got one, though all she seem to do on it is play Scrabble against the computer (78% success rate allegedly!).

• Virgin Media to Launch Wi-Fi Network?
  

  Virgin Media broadband are said to planning a major move into launching their very own Wi-Fi network. This manoeuvre would see than come into direct competition with BT Total broadband, who’s OpenZone currently dominates the market.

• Virgin Media 9 Month Broadband Student Offer
  

  Virgin Media broadband is launching a great new broadband offer that is perfect for students who will be returning to University in the coming weeks. These tailor made packages run for just 9 months, making them an absolute must for students who will not require broadband in their residence once term has finished. Obviously with many people living in rented accommodation during term time, these 9 month contracts ensure that no extra charges will be incurred after your studies are over.