Industry News
Posted October 27th, 2009 by admin
Mobile network analysts Informa believe that mobile networks in Britain and the USA are struggling with the sheer volume of data being delivered – particularly those in and around major cities..
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Posted October 26th, 2009 by admin
Broadband Provider Orange has raised the speed of all its broadband packages from “Up to” 8Mbps to “Up to” 20Mbps in a bid to grab a larger slice of the consumer market. The packages will also be cheaper than current offerings due to an aggressive pricing restructure. .
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Posted October 15th, 2009 by admin
Reports by Uttiset suggest that Finland has created another law further guaranteeing broadband access to its citizens by passing a law that makes broadband access a legal right for all Finnish citizens. As of July 2010 every person in Finland will have a legal right to a 1Mbps broadband connection..
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Posted October 12th, 2009 by admin
Digital TV & Broadband Provider Virgin Media has announced that it is testing the viability of delivering its services via copper lines at speeds of up to 50Mbps..
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About Broadband in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the first regions in Europe to have 100% broadband penetration – this means that every home has access to broadband internet access in one form or another – this may be ADSL (over traditional phone lines), Cable (mainly in Belfast and major towns/cities) or of course Mobile Broadband.
The highest speed is available in Belfast - and indeed the largest variety of broadband providers and packages. Most, if not all, consumers seeking broadband in Belfast have access to cable broadband, e.g. Virgin Media, which provides speeds of up to 50Mbps and can be combined as part of a cable TV package to offer even greater value for money - Sky also offer a Sky Broadband / TV package.
For those in search of the highest speeds available it is worth noting that BT are trialing 100Mbps high speed broadband on some exchanges in the Belfast area with a view to rolling it out in various other exchanges so the furture for high speed broadband in Northern Ireland is bright. To see the top providers available in the greater Belfast area visit the Broadband Belfast page.
The use of Mobile Broadband in Northern Ireland is becoming increasingly popular and coverage is improving all the time. To find out more visit the Mobile Broadband Northern Ireland page of the site, there you will find information on speeds, coverage and a wide slection of Mobile Broadband packages - some actually include a free laptop or netbook as part of the deal.
For those wishing to change broadband provider in order to get a better deal please see our How do I switch Broadband Provider? guide. Switching broadband provider is an easy process and often results in better value for money, higher download speeds and higher or unlimited download limits.
