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BT 'Fleecing' Consumers Claim Adds Power to Miliband Push to Shift Political Centre Ground
BT near-monopoly claim on broadband rollout adds to public distrust in big business.
MPs Blast Deployment of Rural Broadband Programme
Rural broadband programme 'wildly inaccurate' and gives BT virtual monopoly, says Public Accounts Committee.
Australia's Telstra to Cut 1,100 Jobs in Restructuring Process
Reduction represents about 3% of Telstra's Australian workforce.
Europe's Largest Data Centre: By the Numbers
A closer look at the numbers behind what could become one of the world's largest data centres.
How Data Centres Protect Your Information
Portugal Telecom's new data centre shows how physical and cyber-security measures are needed to protect your information.
Portugal Telecom Makes Statement of Intent with Data Centre Opening
Portugal Telecom marks the end of a five-year strategic investment programme with the opening of iconic data centre.
European Commission Reveals Ambitious Proposals for a Connected Continent
An end to roaming charges and enshrining net neutrality are among proposals to overhaul the European telecoms market.
Vodafone's Deadline to Acquire Kabel Deutschland Shares Approaches
Vodafone must secure 75% of Kabel Deutschland's shares to complete €7.7bn deal.
EE Hits One Million 4G Customers Four Months Early
EE has announced that it has signed up one million subscribers to its 4G service, four months ahead of schedule.
Record Labels Demand Illegal Downloader Database
Record labels and internet providers to meet with David Cameron to discuss voluntary database of illegal file sharers.
Vodafone, O2, EE and Three: 4G Network Buyers' Guide
The IBTimes UK buyers' guide comparing 4G network tariffs offered by Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three.
Budget iPhone 5C Rumour Round-up
iPhone 5C price, release date, specs, Siri and more in this week's budget iPhone 5C rumour round-up.
UK Broadband Speeds up 64% as Ofcom Seeks to Simplify Provider Switching
Accelerated broadband speeds in 2012 bring average to four times faster over five years.
Vodafone Sues Telecom Italia for €1bn Over 'Dominance Abuse'
Vodafone charges Telecom Italia with impeding competition.
Android Fragmentation Triples As Smartphone Markets Expands Globally
There are almost 12,000 distinct Android devices in use around the globe, up from less than 4,000 this time last year.
LG’s Weak TV Sales Offset by Strong Mobile Performance
LG’s profits dropped 9% but beat Wall Street expectations thanks to better-than-expected mobile phone sales.
EE Doubles 4G Customer Base but Loses 2 Million Prepay Customers
Strong growth in 4G masks a 1.9 million drop in prepay mobile customers in the last year.
David Cameron to Announce Crackdown on Online Pornography
Prime Minister to introduce series of measures to curb pornographic content in cyberspace.
Vodafone Profits Hit by Regulation, Competition and Europe's Recession
First quarter sales slump as second quarter service revenue is forecast to also drop
UK Government to Review Huawei Cyber-Security Centre
British government is to investigate Huawei cyber-security centre following intelligence committee recommendation.
BBC to Launch Five New HD Channels Next Year
BBC claims five of ten new HD channels freed up for use in 2014 by Ofcom.
Government Child Internet Safety Proposals Branded 'Misleading and Harmful'
Government asks internet service providers to change wording of web filters and implement new systems without trial.
Ofcom Proposes Lower Broadband and Telephone Prices
Regulator seeks to limit charges set by BT which could push down all broadband and phone fees.
Rural Broadband Delay Slammed by National Auditor
The rollout of superfast broadband to rural areas of the UK is 22 months behind schedule with BT the big winner so far.
Vodafone and Orange Enter Fibre Optic Deal With Telefonica in Spain
Telefonica have signed an agreement with competitors Vodafone and Orange, allowing them access to its fibre optic network for faster broadband connections.
Australia Anti-Muslim Storm: Racist Slurs Mar Minister Ed Husic's Historic Swearing-in
Australia's first Muslim frontbencher attacked over religion on Facebook and Twitter.
Government Delays Faster Broadband Until 2017
The government's plans to introduce faster internet to UK households by 2015 have been pushed back two years
EU Report Finds Internet Speeds 25% Slower than Advertised
A report by the European Commission has found that internet speeds in EU are lower than advertised by providers
Government Pledges £300bn in Infrastructure Investment Across Decade
Treasury minister Danny Alexander says rail, road, housebuilding and energy will be big winners.
Kabel Deutschland 'Agrees' on €7.7bn Vodafone Offer
Vodafone signs preliminary agreement to acquire German cable services provider.