Telecoms

  • Xbox One launch causes TalkTalk network spike

    Xbox One launch causes TalkTalk network spike

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    Broadband provider TalkTalk says Microsoft’s launch of the Xbox One games and media console earlier this week caused “a big spike in traffic” on t its network. As the tech giant held two launch events simultaneously, in London and Seattle, traffic on one of the Content Delivery Networks within TalkTalk’s infrastructure rose from 80 Gigabytes…

  • Broadband provider Plusnet trialling a new TV service.

    Broadband provider Plusnet trialling a new TV service.

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    Posting on the company’s support forums, one Plusnet staff member revealed internal trials were underway. The employee said: “We’re in the early stages of TV trials with staff. We are excited about the opportunities this will extend to our customers in the near future but as yet, have no fixed timings for a public launch.”…

  • Sky announces UEFA/FIFA nations deal

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    Sky Sports has been awarded the rights to Home Nations and Republic of Ireland qualification matches for UEFA EURO 2016 and 2018 FIFA World Cup. The deal provides the channel with up to 500 international matches plus coverage of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and all other UEFA member associations, between…

  • BT to make sports channels to YouView retail boxes

    BT to make sports channels to YouView retail boxes

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    BT says it will offer its new sports channels to owners of retail YouView boxes after customer complaints. Last week the ISP announced its three new channels would be provided free to broadband customers, including those receiving its BT Infinity service. The channels will offer sports fans 38 Barclays Premier League matches per season, exclusive…

  • Three adds 4G compatible Huawei Ascend P2 to Android range

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    Mobile network Three is to offer the “future proofed” Huawei Ascend P2 smartphone, promising users who buy the phone can enjoy its 4G network “without having to pay a premium, swap SIM cards or change price plans” when it launches later this year. Currently supported by DC-HSDPA technology, Three’s Ultrafast network already covers 80 per…

  • BT announces free Premier League for broadband customers

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    BT today vowed to give Premier League football “back to the nation” as it outlined plans for its three new Sports channels. The company will operate three channels offering sports fans 38 Barclays Premier League matches per season, exclusive Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) coverage and 800 hours of live tennis, including the TEB BNP Paribas…