The Broadband Informer 06/10/2004 In this issue: BT throws its broadband price rises into reverse, O2 suggests that 3G coverage may be restricted to towns and cities, and there's still confusion of the regulation of Internet telephony
Please send any comments and suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, GW -----------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Broadband Voice, and VoWiFi is the hot opportunity of 2004. Meet all the major players in IP communications worldwide at Fall VON. 5000 participants, 350+speakers, 190 Exhibitors "VON is THE place to be if you want to know what is happening in the VoIP industry� Scott Wharton, VP, Broadsoft VoIP Happens Right Here! � 18-21 October, Boston http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/12655/0/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A storm of protest is still raging over BT's decision to hike its wholesale business broadband prices by 30 percent or more. ISPs are forecasting all manner of gloom, claiming that many will be forced to the wall. MPs and rural broadband campaigners are also crying foul. Faced with these protests, BT has just decided to trim the price rises. But organisations such as the UK Internet Federation insist that further action is still needed. This story isn't over yet. Ray of hope for broadband ISPs http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/14110/0/ Industry news ------------- Companies using two of BT's business broadband services will soon see their connection speed double, without any additional cost to them. BT doubles business broadband speeds, for free http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/13955/0/ Telecommunications regulators worldwide are still wrestling with the tricky problem of how to regulate Internet telephony services, which is leaving voice over IP (VoIP) service providers somewhat in the dark. Internet telephony rules still up in the air http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/14111/0/ Building Broadband Britain -------------------------- The former e-commerce minister has told a meeting at the Labour Party conference that he has seen huge improvement in broadband coverage - helping make Britain a better place. Timms: Communications competition has made us better off http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/13732/0/ A map drawn up by O2 shows that while the company's 3G service may reach 80 percent of the population by 2007, its network will leave large geographical areas with no coverage at all 3G likely to be scarce outside urban areas http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/13816/0/ The wireless hot spot --------------------- Japanese scientists have demonstrated a method of short- range high-speed data transfer using LEDs. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/14112/0/ ---------------------------ADVERTISEMENT---------------------------------- Public Service Announcement Attendance at the Government UK IT Forum, 24th November 2004, London, is complimentary for members of the public sector. Learn about the key IT and communication procurement issues surrounding the e-government agenda and discuss and debate the way forward in Government IT. Complimentary places are booking quickly. Register today: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/13938/0/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ______________MORE FREE NEWSLETTERS FROM ZDNET__________________ ZDNet UK publishes many more FREE email newsletters on all your favourite topics: Broadband, News, Downloads, IT for the Enterprise, Mobile Technology, Product Reviews and more. Sign up today at: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/5629/0/ ___________________ELSEWHERE ON ZDNET UK________________________ Research IT solutions using ZDNet's database of companies and White Papers: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/5630/0/ _____________________TO UNSUBSCRIBE____________________________ The email address for your subscription to this newsletter is [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from this newsletter please click here: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/35765/1427290/5631/0/ If you are having problems receiving our emails, please inform us so that we can work to resolve this: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or comments, or would like more information, please email us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
