Newcastle gets 4G coverage

Newcastle is the latest place to enjoy the new fourth generation mobile service, 4G, after it was launched in the city on 4 December.

The new superfast mobile technology has been installed through operator Everything Everywhere (EE), who selected Newcastle to benefit as part of its second-wave roll-out of its service. The first wave received the technology back in October 2011.

UK high-speed broadband delayed

The government looks set to miss one of its key targets for delivering superfast broadband this year, leaving some remote areas struggling with their connectivity.

Reports from the Financial Times reveal that the timetable for local authorities seeking to use the government procurement process for rural broadband project has been set back by three months at least.

Norwich to get broadband boost

Council and business leaders have welcomed the news that Norwich is to get faster broadband.

BT will this year roll out high-speed fibre broadband to an additional 23,500 Norfolk homes and businesses. The move should make upload and download speeds for residents and firms significantly faster, BT says.

Hertfordshire Council launches campaign for superfast broadband

Hertfordshire County Council has urged residents to get behind a campaign to make superfast broadband available across the region.

UK falling behind on broadband speeds

The UK is lagging behind when it comes to super-fast broadband, new figures have suggested.

According to the European Commission’s new Digital Agenda Scoreboard, published earlier this week, just 1.1 per cent of UK fixed-line broadband connections are able to deliver 100Mbps or faster.

Brighton centre offers free fast Wi-Fi to all delegates

All business delegates attending an event at the Brighton Centre will now have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi via a new leased line fibre internet connection.

Government warns about Olympic internet problems

Businesses that rely on fast internet speeds and mobile networks should think about taking measures to protect their networks, through the use of leased lines for example, before the Olympics this summer.