For the low cost of only £27.10 per month customers get the fastest broadband their line will handle, free internet security from HomeSafe, unlimited weekend or evening landline calls in the UK, 100 minutes of calls from landline to mobile numbers of their own and 50 texts and 50 minutes of mobile calls. Unlimited calls can also be made from their mobile TalkTalk to their landline TalkTalk free.

TalkTalk Mobile 5, the first new package has 50 minutes of calls to mobiles in the UK and landline numbers and 50 texts for only £5 a month, the perfect plan for those that are budget conscious and want a low cost option.

The TalkTalk Mobile 15 has 400 minutes of calls with unlimited texts and data up to 500Mb for only £15 per month, great for those that surf the web from their phones.

Tristia Clarke, commercial director, TalkTalk said: “Our new packages ensure that we now have a range of tariffs that suit all of our customers, whatever they’re looking for – whether they be budget-conscious customers who just want a basic package of calls and texts, or tech-savvy smartphone users who need lots of data.

“This means that, for just over £27.10, our customers can get a fantastic value triple-play deal. And for under £40 a month, they can get superfast broadband, unlimited landline calls from their home phone, 500 minutes of free calls to UK mobiles, and now 400 minutes of free calls from their mobile, unlimited texts and half a gig of data. We think that’s an unbeatable deal.”

Customers who take the 100 or 500 Mobile minutes boost with Mobile 15 will also get a £5 discount from their bill each month.

How TalkTalk customers can save money by taking a triple play package and mobile minute boost:

TalkTalk’s new SIM-only packages:

*All figures per month unless otherwise stated
** Subject to fair usage policy.

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With the ever increasing demand for data applications and the number of connected devises on the rise, ways need to be found to satisfy these demands  for the present and  the future. The tests will show that available TV space is in a good position to increase mobile bandwidth  critical  to present needs and future advancement.

Around 150MHz of unused spectrum is left for TV broadcasts  and this is left empty to halt any interference during the broadcasts.  In contrast to this a mobile phone operator has just 30MHz available. White space broadband has a far greater range than WiFi and uses unlicensed space.  It is far better at reaching inside walls and depending on distance it can be used for broadband approaching 16Mbps.

According to Neul this is one way of providing low data clients with wireless connectivity and the consortium says the trial will confirm that TV white space can be used without any interference to any television broadcast in the UK. This has already been investigated in some European countries as well as the USA.

Initially testing will be centered  around  video streaming from BSkyB and BBC to Samsung and Nokia equipment. White space areas will be set up in commercial and residential premises as well as local pubs. The city of Cambridge has been chosen to lead the testing.  Licensing for the trial has been granted by Ofcom  although  permission has yet to be given for general introduction of the technology to the country.

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Both products provide for and are known for having dedicated and excellent platforms for ebook reading. From the 35+ age of women one in eight owners of an e-reader or tablet, according to the survey, admitted reportedly to downloading copies that were unlicensed of ebooks.

Interestingly the sale figures of ebooks and books declined by close to 3% during the past year the Publishers Association recently disclosed. The copyright laws are clear and strict and must be adhered to. They ensure that authors, researchers and writers get their due rewards for their talent and expertise and that also the publishers who had supported them, get their return on investment.

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Rising anger has been indicated in a new survey of the satisfaction of more than 10,000 British broadband customers. The survey reveals that the dissatisfaction is at its highest levels in four years, due to the sluggish broadband speeds.
Broadbandchoices.co.uk led the survey at the beginning of this year and is the leading Ofcom-accredited broadband comparison site for all of the UK. Their results indicated that 33% users of broadband were disappointed with the actual speeds. The surveys over the three previous years showed less dissatisfaction, this year’s being twice that of 2008.
Product Director of  Broadbandchoices.co.uk, Michael Phillips, said, “While the speeds experienced by consumers fall far below those advertised, broadband suppliers use speed as the main hook to win customers against their competitors. Speed is the chief winning strategy, as well as the main failure of broadband suppliers.”
“It’s a problem of expectation management. Ofcom recently published a speed report showing that overall average broadband speeds had actually improved, but consumers are expecting even more as service providers focus on increasingly impressive headline speeds in their advertising.

“Anyone who is really suffering with their broadband speed may be better off switching to a fibre optic package with BT Infinity or Virgin Media. However if these options are not available in your area, consumers can instead opt for a cheaper provider with a better customer satisfaction record. O2 ranked top for broadband speed in our customer satisfaction survey, whilst Plusnet was also highly commended. Consumers should always check availability and compare broadband deals using an Ofcom-accredited comparison site

“Since 2007, we have been pushing for ‘typical speeds’ to be made the gold standard for speed measurement, in the same way that banks use ‘typical APR’ percentages. Until this happens, consumers will continue to be misled by broadband providers’ claims of what speeds are technically feasible compared to what they will receive in the real world – and resentment over this issue will continue to grow.”

Broadbandchoices.co.uk’s top tips for maximising connection speed:
1. Test your speed – If you haven’t already done so, use a speed tester to measure the speed at which your broadband connection is running. This will allow you to see what difference the following suggestions make to your speed. Find one athttp://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp.

2. It’s good to talk – If you’re not getting what you expected from your broadband company, give them a call. You may be able to boost your connection speed simply by asking them if there is anything they can do to help / re-grade the line.

3. Reposition your router – The position of your router can have a significant effect on the quality of your wireless connection. Place it in an area where the signal will be affected by as few obstructions and little interference as possible. For example, away from appliances which emit wireless signals (e.g. cordless phones) and avoiding barriers (such as walls and doors) between the router and your computer.

4. Spring clean your cache – Every time you visit a webpage, your browser will store, or “cache” it. All these items stored in your cache do take up space and over time it can get very full. Periodically clearing out your browser’s cache will enable it to function more effectively.

5. Upgrade your browser – If you are unhappy with the browsing speed of your connection then you should definitely consider installing a newer web browser. Using the latest browsers can greatly reduce the time it takes to download a web page. Check www.download.com for free downloads of the latest browsers, but you should be careful when making any changes to the settings on your computer.

6. Monitor your applications – There are many applications (such as RealPlayer or Windows Updates) that may discreetly start running when you log in to your computer and these may slow your connection down. Set these applications so they don’t run automatically – this should reduce your bandwidth overhead and make a noticeable difference to your connection speed.

7. Disable P2P software – P2P applications often continue to run in the background even when you think you’ve turned them off as they continually upload and download – this will not only slow you down but can also use up your download allowance. To avoid this, check the settings and set the programme to “no peer to peer”, so it won’t run when you’re not using it.

8. Loathe thy neighbour – If you have wireless broadband, the first and foremost thing you should do is secure your wireless network. If you are unwittingly sharing your connection with unauthorised users then they will be using up valuable bandwidth. This means that the speed of your connection and download allowance could take a battering, not to mention the security threat this poses.

9. Traffic jams – The time of day at which you go online can greatly affect connection speeds. When lots of people are trying to access the internet at the same time there is increased traffic on the physical phone lines and also each website’s servers. Heaviest traffic is usually in the evenings, so to benefit from the fastest speeds you should try to surf when internet traffic is low, generally in the daytime or very late at night. If you have heavy downloading to do, you will get the fastest download speeds during off-peak periods.

10. Switch – After all these measures, if your current package still isn’t giving you the speed you want, it may be time to switch. The speed you will be able to achieve does depend on some factors outside your control – such as your distance from the telephone exchange. Evaluate the time and money needed to improve on your current connection and decide for yourself if it’s worth an upgrade. Use our Ofcom-accredited comparison calculator at www.Broadbandchoices.co.uk to compare broadband deals and find a more suitable package for you

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The Republicans take special offence at the so-called “net neutrality” rules. They aim at preventing service providers from limiting bandwidth or speeds on services and traffic. They are also aghast at new restrictions in the areas of both environment and health care, since these would place undue limitations on this industry.

“Who would ever think of placing the government in control of the Internet?” queried Rep. Fred Upton (R., Michigan), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Julius Genachowski, FCC Chair and Democrat, at the hearing argued in favour of the rules, “We took the correct action. These are in favour of both jobs and investment for our country’s economy.”

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D., California), representing many Silicon Valley firms, said, “If there are no laws governing the road, the larger corporations can do as they please, labelling one thing the fast lane and the other the slow, charging their own high toll for the former. This might hinder innovators from developing for the Internet.”

Many Democratic lawmakers backed Mr. Genachowski, saying that the Net should be regulated in similar fashion to land-line phones.

Republicans are pushing for an amendment to the budget that takes funding to enact these new restrictions away from the FCC. Democrats want to prevent phone and cable companies from gaining too much control over the Net. Last year Comcast Corp. slowed some of its users’ speeds down on purpose and the FCC sanctioned them. However, the Appeals Court in Washington D.C. overturned it, declaring the FCC had no authority in the matter.

Last December the FCC chose the new rules to prevent cable and phone firms from deliberately slowing or blocking traffic for the Internet, by a 3-2 partisan vote. The service providers will also be forced to publicise their speeds.

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The newest promotion by Three is to demonstrate the need for stable 3G connections for people’s mobile gadgets.  This is in response to a survey by Three, which revealed that more and more Brits are using mobile devices to get online.

Three’s research indicated that about 60 per cent of the populace already own a mobile device that they use to go online.  It also showed that a little more than 30 per cent plan to purchase mobile devices for online use.

In direct response to this research, Three is using their Human Hotspots promotion to prove how versatile and stable their mobile 3G connections can be.  With this and other direct-targeted marketing, Three is hoping to catch the lion’s share of the mobile 3G market.

There is no word, so far how many Human Hotspots are out there, but we know that they will be in Cardiff on 26 November, Bristol on 27 November, Nottingham on 4 December, and in New Castle on 11 December.

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It emphasizes the fact that as the technology becomes less and less expensive, there will be a continued rapid growth of machine-to-machine technology.  This technology already connects things like cars, household items, and security systems to the Internet.

This expanded growth of M2M (machine to machine) process will more than make up for the expected decline of computer network equipment.  The greatest example of how a huge amount of data is processed using M2M technology is the invention of smartphones.  Another M2M creation like them would push the number of connected devices sky-high.

Still, forecasting the growth of technology a decade in advance can be a tricky thing and the authors of this report think that perhaps they have been too conservative and that the real figure might be more in the neighbourhood of 44 billion connected devices.

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The WiBE is a compact (18 x 13cm) device that works on the same principal as TV antennas to boost the signal.  The creators say it was designed for emerging economies and rural areas that have access to a mobile network, but not to high-speed DSL lines.

They tested it extensively in rural areas of the U.K. and results show an average download speed of 2.8 Mbps; its maximum throughput is 7.2 Mpbs.  It is self installed, meaning users can just plug it in, put it on a windowsill and connect a laptop, smartphone or VoIP phone from anywhere in the home or office.  The data throughput in weak signal areas is typically 30 times more than a 3G dongle, and the range is up to five times greater.

The WiBE uses patented antennas and alignment algorithms that can identify the fastest download source and configure the individual mobile cell’s aerials for the best possible connection.  Deltenna’s CEO, Andrew Fox, said that the device will allow millions of people who have never been able to get a speedy connection to join those who already take it for granted.

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The majority of employees – 55% according to a survey – now expect to work from home more frequently. But there are wide-ranging issues when it comes to flexible working, like trying to monitor staff away from the office and ensuring employees are available to managers, clients or customers throughout the working day, no matter where they are. Accessibility is especially important for small businesses with high standards when it comes to efficiency, service and personal contact.

If you haven’t heard about the Vodafone Sure Signal service, it uses a simple device connected to a broadband line to boost a 3G signal, dramatically improving mobile phone reception in areas where coverage is poor, or in individual sites affected by local conditions, such as a basement or area in the shadow of a large building

Tune into this WebTV ‘connectivity clinic’ with Dr Rob Matthews, of Vodafone UK, who will be offering advice and top tips on how best to incorporate flexible working plans and digital technology into small businesses.

Dr Rob Matthews joins us live online on Friday 29th January at 2pm to discuss staying connected to a mobile workforce.  You can submit your questions in advance using the form below.  If you miss the live viewinw, then the show will be available on demand.

For more information visit www.vodafone.co.uk/suresignal

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The results were calculated from hundreds of thousands of broadband speed tests taken on the broadband.co.uk site during 2009 by ordinary broadband users UK wide.

The providers that showed the most impressive improvements were those that rolled out faster deals over the year such as BT (up 24%) and Plusnet (up 28%) with their up to 20Mbps deals and Virgin Media (up 22%) with their 50Mbps fibre optic packages.

Not all providers managed improvements over the year however, Be/O2 saw their average speed test drop by just under 13% year on year, and Sky saw a smaller drop of just over 4%.

“The providers that show stagnation are those who haven’t rolled out new higher speed products during the last year, so we’ll watch with interest as to how they respond to competition over the course of 2010.” Dawson continued.

December 2009 average speedtest results

1. Virgin Media – 7.426 Mbps
2. BE/O2 – 5.143 Mbps
3. TalkTalk – 3.418 Mbps
4. Sky – 3.361 Mbps
5. Orange – 3.146 Mbps
6. BT – 2.814 Mbps
7. Tiscali – 2.788 Mbps
8. Plusnet – 2.705 Mbps
9. Eclipse – 2.697 Mbps
10. AOL – 2.021 Mbps

All providers average – 4.478 Mbps

For full details including speed test results for individual suppliers please see the full results pdf.

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