Netflix has released June data from its ISP Speed Index – the streaming giant’s monthly update on which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. In Brazil,
The most complained-about pay TV provider between January and March of this year was BT with 20 complaints per 100,000 customers compared to 15 in the previous quarter according to an Ofcom report. Complaints about TalkTalk fell from 14 to nine, while complaints about Virgin Media increased slightly and was the same as the industry […]
Sky’s online streaming service NOW TV has launched the NOW TV Combo – the UK’s first ever contract-free triple play bundle, offering the latest and best TV, unlimited broadband as well as a range of call packages, all without a contract. Available from July, the NOW TV Combo comes complete with the brand new NOW […]
Google Fiber has entered into an agreement to acquire San Francisco-based Internet Service Provider Webpass. In a blog post, Charles Barr, President Webpass said that Google Fiber and Webpass share a commitment to creating fast, abundant Internet connectivity in the US. “By joining forces, we can accelerate the deployment of superfast Internet connections for customers […]
An independent research study commissioned by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, to mark the inaugural World Wi-Fi Day on June 20th, reveals the extent of the digital divide that exists globally – most notably in some of the world’s largest cities. The study reveals the majority (57 per cent) of the global urban population remains unconnected, […]
Multinational cable, fibre, telecommunications, contents and media company Altice is reorganising its group management structure ahead of the closing of the acquisition of Cablevision by Altice USA. The new group management structure reflects the global presence of Altice N.V. centred around Europe and the US and ensures critical senior leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and best-in-class management […]
A survey of how independent production companies view their connectivity services, undertaken by the Digital Production Partnership (DPP), has found most companies are still relying upon low cost, consumer broadband. The survey was distributed to Production Company Members of the DPP. 29 indies completed the in-depth questionnaire consisting of 40 questions. The survey explored how […]
Netflix has released May data for the Netflix ISP Speed Index, its monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Highlights include: In the US, performance at the top-end of the index has converged to a level of very good quality, with the top four ISPs delivering average monthly speeds between […]
Almost 70 per cent of people would like new build properties to be better equipped for modern living, with people citing a desire for more storage, renewable energy, and pre-wired TV and broadband. Buying a new build remains attractive – more than half of people would opt for a new build because it allows them […]
UK manufacturers’ trade body EEF has responded to the Government Review of Business Broadband warning that the UK’s ongoing focus on speed is potentially distracting policy makers from delivering what industry really needs. In its submission, EEF says that manufacturers’ primary focus is on a digital infrastructure that is cost effective, reliable and resilient. It […]