Broadband Schemes/Technology
Find out what broadband schemes are taking place and the technolo
gy that is behind them
Broadband Enabling Technology, Wymondham Pilot
BT Openreach are piloting a new technology ‘Broadband Enabling Technology (Bet)’ to allow UK homes currently not served by broadband to get access to faster speeds. Bet can provide between 1 and 2Mbps (megabit per second) broadband to homes currently struggling on dial-up. Usually houses farther than 5km from their local telephone exchange are unable to get broadband but Bet increases the range to 12km. Wymondham is one of ten locations chosen for the pilot.
Find out ways that you can improve your broadband today!
BT Iplates/BT Broadband Accelerator - a chance to increase your BT broadband
Sharedband, Faster Broadband Today - "increases your download and upload speeds, and also provides enhanced connectivity when working in multi-user environments." The technology behind it sees your current lines "bonded" together and is so easy it doesn't need an engineer!
TalkTalk - New Wireless Router trial - a new Ethernet cable that can increase speeds by up to 332% without any loss of quality, resulting in a broadband connection that is three times faster than normal.
Satellite Broadband
Tariam Satellite Communications
Mobile Broadband
In December 2009, smart phone device ownership was 20 percent in the UK, but accounted for 50 percent of total on-line time. In total for the month, mobile internet online usage was 60m hours and Facebook was the most searched website. Mobile broadband usage has grown as 3G networks have grown, devices (including iconic brands such as Apple and Google) have become the market that make internet access more accessible and ‘content platforms’ open new services to customers. More people are now handing back their fixed lines and want access on the move. There is every expectation for the potential that mobile broadband usage will grow. New radio spectrum for mobile broadband services comes available across the UK after the analogue TV ‘switch-over’ is complete in 2013. Known as the ‘Digital Dividend’ spectrum, it will be available for mobile broadband and wireless services, and combines ‘high bandwidth’ with a large coverage area. The Government is currently concluding on how and in what way, mobile broadband services will be accessible to larger coverage area than current mobile services.
Check out the latest reviews
Infrastructure and technology: Review of the year- December 2009
Rural Broadband Lottery Video - December 2009
The mi-fi device vs a 3G dongle - December 2009
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