Telecoms
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YouView ‘to launch next week’
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YouView, Britain’s newest digital TV service, will finally launch next week. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will use broadband to deliver on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to offer their services to users on…
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YouView selects trialists ahead of public launch
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TV service YouView has begun contacting successful trialist applicants as it finally gears up for public launch. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will use broadband to deliver on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to…
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Live! Cam Connect HD webcam by Creative
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As an iPhone user I’m already acquainted with the dubious thrills of holding video chats via Apple’s Facetime service but as a Mac Mini user I’ve always been able to excuse myself from taking the experience to the desktop because the Mini lacks a built-in camera. But recently tech firm Creative got in touch and…
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Mark Thompson: YouView box makers have orders for “thousands” of units
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BBC Director-General Mark Thompson has predicted that YouView will be a huge success when it launches this year. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will offer broadband delivered on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to…
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T-Mobile introduce cheaper internet roaming while abroad for customers
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T-Mobile has announced its new mobile roaming service, Internet and Broadband Travel Boosters. Following EU regulations seeking the prevention of UK mobile networks, T-Mobile has joined Vodafone and Three in lowering the cost of such tariffs for their customers. EU rules on preventing British mobile networks from establishing excessive charges for their customers, means tourists…
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Debenhams and O2 announce WiFi deal
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Retailer Debenhams is to launch a free Wifi service throughout all its 167 shops. The WiFi service is being powered by O2 and will allow shoppers to ask friends for their opinions on intended purchases and to order out of stock items without while still in store. Shoppers can also receive special discount vouchers allow…