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BRIC countries lead the broadband revolution

The UK communications regulator – Ofcom – has revealed that the average rate of broadband growth in BRIC countries is 40% – quadruple that of many major economies.

Free home broadband with dongle for iPhone users

O2 is offering free fixed-line broadband to iPhone 3G customers who purchase the 3GB internet tethering bolt-on before the end of 2009.

VoIP could save firms £1.2bn

UK businesses could save £1.2bn a year by switching to internet-based telephone systems, according to research from Britain’s first independent web-based phone company.

Fibrecity Bournemouth launches portal

The UK’s first open access fibre optic network has been previewed this week in Bournemouth, the first of its kind developed by Fibrecity, part of the i3 Group.

Broadband tax to be introduced before election

A 50p monthly tax – £6 a year – on broadband over seven years will be introduced before the next general election, Treasury minister Stephen Timms has confirmed.

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