The digital divide is growing, and only going to get worse

submitted on Thursday 25th November 2010 at 9:13 pm by SOL Support

The governments ambitions to have the best broadband in Europe are in danger of slipping through the cracks according to broadband analysis firm, Point Topic. Analysis conducted by the company shows that the digital divide between rural (final third) and urban areas is widening, with rural areas lacking the technology which is generally available in the urban areas which can deliver better and ...full article >>

Gamers queue as Xbox Kinect hits Europe

submitted on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 4:48 pm by SOL Support

Gamers around Europe have queued overnight to get their hands on Xbox Kinect, a new hands-free motion control system for the Xbox 360 console. Stores opened at midnight for fans to buy the £130 (149 euro) controller, which Microsoft says offers a revolutionary new approach to gaming. It uses a camera, motion sensors and a microphone to allow users to control the Xbox 360 without h...full article >>

Does BT spell big trouble for rural broadband projects?

submitted on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 4:47 pm by SOL Support

When the BT Group does not bring its fibre based services to an area it is accused of ignoring an area, but if it does bring it to an area it can be accused of being a monopoly and using its might to crush any local initiatives. The latter is what Dr Charles Trotman at the Country Land and Business Association is saying. "We've experienced problems and concerns with BT coming into ...full article >>

Digital Economy Act will be reviewed by High Court

submitted on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 4:45 pm by SOL Support

The Digital Economy Act will be reviewed by the High Court following a campaign by the UK's two largest ISPs, BT and TalkTalk, who appealed against it. A judicial review will evaluate whether the Act is legal following concerns that cutting off persistent file-sharers would be in breach of European human rights laws. The Act has been very controversial after it was rushed through parlia...full article >>

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