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European Commission Wants Answers On Net Neutrality
The Commission's consultation follows findings of widespread service throttling
VMware Pays $1.26bn For Virtual Networking Start-Up Nicira
Nicira's software-defined networking technology takes VMware into Cisco Systems' territory
Avanti Launches Pay-As–You-Go Satellite Broadband
Avanti tries to make Internet access in broadband “notspots” easier than ever
Wales Expects EU Green Light For BDUK Broadband Rollout This Autumn
Wales expects to start laying down fibre for its BDUK project this autumn
BT Wins Wales BDUK Deal – But Brussels Probe Looms
Another BDUK contract goes to BT, but the European Commission continues to dig its heels in
O2 Problem Raises Compensation Questions
Compensation for the O2 problem could be a legal minefield, and Patrick Clark says consolidation may make it worse
O2 Offers Network Victims A Ten Percent Discount
A gesture for those hit by last week's big O2 meltdown
Majority Of UK Homes Can Have 20 Mbps Broadband, Says Ofcom
Fixed broadband access is available to almost every house in the country
Scottish Power Launches Ipswich Smart Meter Trial
Ipswich gets 1000 smart meters, while the UK lags other countries
Skype Fixes Random-IM Security Flaw
Update stops instant messages being sent to the wrong person
BT Wins Another BDUK Race With North Yorkshire Contract
N Yorkshire gets its fibre while others wait, because the deal got early EU approval
Skype Security Flaw Sends IMs To Random Contacts
Skype admits the existence of flaw and says it is working on an update
Yahoo Passwords Hacked And Posted Online
Hackers break into VoIP user-base, as a "wake up call"
Cisco Readies 1Gbps Enterprise Wi-Fi AP
Cisco is preparing to break the 1Gbps barrier with a new enterprise access point for Wi-Fi networks
Social Networks To Help BT At London 2012 As TOC Goes 24-7
With pictures: BT says social networks will help beat disruption at the London Olympic Games
EC Probes BDUK Broadband Scheme ‘Very Actively’
Exclusive: The European Commission's competition arm confirms it is actively investigating Broadband Development UK (BDUK)
Fujitsu Quits Cumbria Fibre Bid – But BT Could Still Miss Out
BT might be the only one going for BDUK funds in Cumbria as Fujitsu pulls out, but it could still lose out
BT Promises London 2012 Will Be ‘Most Connected Games’
BT says it's been a challenge, but it has done everything it can
VoIP App Tu Go, Coming To O2 This Year
Cloud based VoIP that lets you make calls and send texts across several devices set for Q4 release
Cisco U-Turn Over Privacy For Cloud Connect Service
Cisco has backtracked after facing complaints about privacy issues for new Linksys Wi-Fi routers and the Cloud Connect Service
Ofcom Seeks to Cut BT Wholesale Leased Line Prices
Ofcom has published its leased line proposals that could see the rates BT Wholesale charges capped
Extreme Networks Expands SDN And Adds OpenFlow
Extreme Networks has expanded its SDN capabilities and added support for the OpenFlow protocol
BDUK: Superfast Broadband Hits Super-Dense EU Buffers
The BDUK process has failed to deliver fibre competition. In that case, BT should open up all its new rural fibre, says Peter Judge
Government’s BDUK Plan Faces European Objection
The government's BDUK scheme for rural broadband is facing more controversy after European objections
BT, Fujitsu Sign BDUK Broadband Contracts
BT and Fujitsu have been officially authorised as suppliers under the government's broadband rollout scheme, according to reports, as the CLA expresses doubts that BDUK will reach its targets
Microsoft Confirms $6.2 Billion aQuantive Write Down
A strategic acquisition made five years ago appears to have backfired
Leap Second Trips Up LinkedIn, Gawker And More
Servers froze when they were asked to warp time
BT Openreach Launches Ultra-Fast FTTP Broadband
Up to 330Mbps download speeds, now possible for all UK ISPs
France Telecom Pulls The Plug On Minitel
French precursor to world wide web is to be shut down this Saturday