Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts

Thursday, September 17, 2009

UK Broadband Speed

The UK Office of National Statistics revealed that more than 18 million homes in the UK now have the internet. This is round about 70% of homes. Over 63% have a broadband connection, seven per cent more than in 2008.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

BT Broadband Upgrade Announced

Britain’s BT has announced that they will increase their broadband connections to up to 20Mbit/s at no extra charge. Millions of broadband customers in the right areas who are currently on up to 8 Mbit/s service will see their download speed reach to 20Mbit/s. BT have not said what they intend to do for customers who are not in the ‘right’ areas?

Saturday, September 5, 2009

UK Identity Cards Go On Trail In Manchester

UK Identity Cards Go On Trial in Greater Manchester.

The final design of the new UK identity card as been agreed. The card will be trialled in the Greater Manchester Area from the end of the year.

Firefox Storms Along

Firefox Browser Success

New figures indicate that Firefox now has nearly one third of the browser market. At 31% worldwide. The browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation as become popular since its launch in 2004.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

British Security Service Hacked.

MI5 Attacked

It has been reported that computer hackers have apparently attacked MI5s official website and tried to steal identities of visitors to the site. Hackers could have downloaded viruses onto the machines of anyone using the British intelligence service website. MPs said the hackers attack is deeply concerning.

Broadband Speed in Spain

Broadband Speed

No broadband customers are receiving the top download speeds advertised by internet providers. More than half of broadband users receive an average speed of less than half of the advertised speed. Fewer than 1 in 10 customers on an 8 Mbps package receiver more than 6 Mbps.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Clash of the Big Boys

Giant Alliance

Microsoft has agreed a deal with Yahoo for an internet search partnership against Google. The agreement grants Microsoft access to the internets second largest search engine audience and adds a powerful weapon to Microsoft’s internet arsenal for an online assault against Google.

French Parliament Debates Piracy

French Piracy

Lawmakers in Frances lower house of parliament are debating a new law aimed at cracking down on online piracy by cutting the internet connections of those who illegally download movies and music. The French piracy legislation has drawn attention from entertainers and internet privacy advocates beyond Frances borders.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Welcome To My Blog

Welcome to 'Get Internet Success ' The blog will focus on making money on the internet.