Industry News
Posted August 19th, 2010 by admin
The Belfast Telegraph reports that over 70% of homes in Northern Ireland have access to broadband – an increase of 6% on this time last year. How people actually use the Internet is changing as a result of such widespread broadband access – over 44% of people use Social Networks or watch TV online with 15% using their broadband access to make phone or video calls..
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Posted August 2nd, 2010 by admin
Consumers seeking broadband in Belfast have access to the widest range of broadband providers and packages. As some areas of Belfast are cable broadband ready, consumers in these areas can avail of high speed broadband at speeds of up to 50Mbps..
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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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About Broadband in Northern Ireland & Broadband in Belfast
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 broadband areas and major towns/cities) or of course Mobile Broadband.
The highest speed is broadband 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 in 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. The best coverage for mobile broadband is in Belfast - as are the highest download speeds.
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.
