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The first details are becoming available of the replacement for Virgin Media’s cable broadband Superhub. It is not yet known when or how this kit will be available to customers.]]>
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Virgin Media have again made major changes to their Cable Broadband Traffic Management Policies. They continue to persist with traffic management despite the increasing availability of unrestricted FTTC services through the BT wholesale network.]]>
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The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Virgin Media’s website broadband section claims that it’s broadband was unlimited is misleading. Traffic management policies can restrict some heavy user’s speeds by some 50%.]]>
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BkyB have reached agreement with Spain’s Telefonica to acquire their UK consumer broadband and fixed phone line services which are currently branded as O2 and BE. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would see Sky become the second largest UK broadband provider.]]>
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The evening download Virgin Media traffic management period will now expire at 10:00pm instead of 9:00pm. Upload restriction timings are unchanged at 9:00pm. The data thresholds do not alter, nor does the duration of the restriction, so Virgin Media claim the same number of people would be affected.]]>
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It has been confirmed today that Cable giant Liberty Global, is to buy Virgin Media in a deal valued at £15billion. With the cash and stock deal – which Liberty Global said is valued at $23.3billion (£15billion) – is subject to approval by shareholders. The US Cable firm, Liberty Global – is owned by John Malone and once it merges with Virgin Media, would have a combined 25 Million Customers in 14 Countries.]]>
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Virgin Media have today confirmed, in a brief response to press speculation, that they are in talks with Liberty Global inc, for a possible transaction. A further announcement would be made in due course.]]>
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From today, BT retail will be offering totally unlimited broadband on all but their entry level products. The services will be free of data limits or speed throttling. BT are also reducing some charges. ]]>
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Virgin Media have employed some 250 graduates from their latest apprenticeship intake. This is a five fold increase from the scheme that started in 2008. Over 700 have been recruited since inception. Virgin Media will be selecting their next intake this Summer.]]>
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2012 was not a good year for accurate advertisements by the UK’s main telecoms companies. The Advertising Standards Authority adjudicated on many complaints made against the main players, with too many advertisements ruled as being in breach of the Codes of Practice. Unfortunately, although only 2 weeks into 2013 the trend continues.]]>
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