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This week BT warned customers that they would no longer be able to access public WiFi provided by The Cloud - a service change that affects coverage at thousands of hotspots.

This week Be Broadband gave customers an insight into the ‘hell’ of having a slow broadband connection by launching a new ‘Broadband Heaven’ mini-site.

In your search for new mobile broadband bundled deals note a change in phrasing on promotional materials. Three of the leading mobile broadband high street retailers are to drop the word “Free” out of mobile broadband laptop bundle promotions.

With more and more households having to carefully watch their bank balances and be savvier when it comes to choosing domestic service suppliers, caution for a balanced approach to choosing a broadband supplier was aired this week.

Following a request from Ofcom that service providers should be more honest about their speed delivery, this week, Be Broadband announced that it had introduced a new broadband speed tester feature to the service home page.

Ofcom’s annual Communications Market report confirmed that the Mobile Broadband industry is blooming; Mobile Broadband sales reached unexpected highs in June. Subscriptions and one-off dongle purchases were found to have reached the 133,000 mark.

If error messages, sluggish broadband or computer freezes threaten to ruin your computer time and you are pressing the ‘restart’ button because you don’t know what else to do, wouldn’t it be good if you could call on someone 365 days a year?

This week British Gas announced a rise in fuel bills by 35%, dealing UK residents with yet another financial blow. With petrol prices reaching record levels and grocery costs leaving cupboards sparse most are starting to feel the ‘credit crunch’.

Competition is really hotting up in mobile broadband world as 3 is the latest to announce that it will begin bundling together laptops with mobile broadband dongles in anticipation of their new tariff deals.

It was announced this week that Ofcom is reviewing the way that broadband complaints are handled.

Are you paying for a fast broadband service but are troubled by slow loading web pages and time outs?

A new survey conducted by YouGov has concluded that Mobile Broadband 3G or even 4G services would be the preferred broadband service within the next 24 months. This is set to overtake landline-based options such as ADSL and cable.

Sign up to Mobile Broadband and you hope to get all the benefits of a standard fixed line service and more. You can achieve speeds comparable to fixed line broadband, but can you make the most of services like VoIP? Thankfully, the answer is 'yes'.

It's been suggested that an estimated 3500 pupils could find that their education has been affected by a lack of broadband speed in the Hastings and St. Leonard’s area.

If you’re experiencing issues with your broadband, how do you know whether the trouble is down to your provider, your own settings your hardware and what should you do to resolve it?

As the summer weather really starts to kick in signalling a new fresh and vibrant season, a whole host of broadband providers have rejuvenated their packages this week, providing customers with improved pricing structures and download caps.

It has been brought to public attention that there is a chance of a securing risk for BT Home Hub users

Mobile Broadband connections this year rose a staggering 29 million, taking the total global figure up to 32 million.

Here are the Broadband Genie top three tips for switching providers

A recent report from Morgan Stanley has revealed that over 50,000 mobile broadband dongles are now sold each month in the UK, and a total of one third of new pay-monthly 3 customers are purchasing them.

A recent report from Tech Watch has suggested that broadband consumers are being guided by price alone when deciding which supplier they should sign up with, despite advice from industry experts and comparison sites.

For those interested in converting from a fixed line broadband subscription to a Mobile Broadband account

new research from iPass Mobile Broadband Index (formerly known as the iPass Wi-Fi Hotspot Index (www.ipass.com)) has provided statistics showing London to be the most Wi-Fi-hungry city in the world.

The UK Internet Industry Awards (ISPAs) recently took place with the UK’s leading ISPs eagerly awaiting news on the best of the internet industry.

your TV may be to blame for sluggish broadband connection

Share your broadband connection with more than one computer or device without needing to install network cables

O2 is expected to conduct the largest trial of home networking technology 'femtocells'

Goldfish has now exited the UK credit card market

The nominations for the ISPAS (The UK Internet Industry Awards) have been announced

It has been reported that the global growth in broadband connections has begun to run out of steam.

Many personal loan providers are now offering lower interest rates for larger loans.

Recent research on behalf of the Post Office shows that UK credit card holders are becoming increasingly dependent on their plastic to fund their everyday living expenses.

Independent broadband comparison website Broadband Genie reports that there has never been a better time to compare broadband providers.

2007 has been an active time for UK ISPs and Broadband Genie has been there amongst it, all offering independent comparisons on broadband providers and UK broadband prices.

AOL have launched a great offering in the run up to Christmas – a free PS3 when customers sign up to its Broadband Wireless Plus package.

3 (Three) is currently offering one of the best value products on the mobile broadband market

The new SHD7001 HD DVD player from Venturer is scheduled for release in the UK

Expensive personal loans are fast becoming the last resort for ever-greater numbers of UK borrowers, who are getting turned away by high-street lenders.

According to a recent report, millions of shoppers in the UK are turning to their credit cards this Christmas

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has released results from its latest International Communications Market report.

There could be an extra present underneath your tree this month if you are planning to sign up a new broadband package. Several major ISP providers are offering some exclusive incentives as the year comes to a close.

Genie Group has this month launched Mobile Internet Genie, a new website designed to help visitors to compare UK mobile broadband packages.

A recent survey by security firm, Sophos has found that 54% of online users have piggybacked onto someone else’s wireless broadband internet access without asking permission.

Mobile Internet Genie comments on the fact that mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has recently launched a pay-per-day mobile internet package, which was launched on the first of November.

Despite much speculation that two of the biggest internet providers, BT Broadband and Virgin Media were to report disappointing customer and revenue losses, broadband providers have confirmed a significant turnaround since a sluggish second-quarter.

Broadband Genie launches mobile broadband site that helps consumers get to grips with mobile broadband

Broadband Comparison site Broadband Genie comments on news that O2 broadband has confirmed its release date.

Broadband Comparison site Broadband Genie comments on news that O2 broadband is on its way.

Deal for gamers comes with better traffic prioritisation for smoother gaming