TalkTalk takes stand against digital bill

TalkTalk has said it will protect consumers’ identities unless forced to disclose them by a court as it continues to criticise the Digital Economy Bill, which became law last week after being rushed through the House of Commons. Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation for TalkTalk, said it “will continue to battle against these oppressive proposals”. Despite considerable opposition, the Digital Economy Bill was... [Read More...]

Ofcom bids to speed up broadband development

Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, has unveiled new proposals to promote investment and competition in the fastest broadband services. This includes the opening up of BT’s fibre lines to rival firms, such as Sky and TalkTalk – similar to the move in which BT’s copper telephone network was opened to rival phone and broadband services. As such, other companies would be able to control the lines and provide super-fast broadband services to their... [Read More...]

TalkTalk and C4 sign up to internet-TV project

Telecoms operator TalkTalk and broadcaster Channel 4 have signed up to a planned scheme for internet-connected TV, called Project Canvas.  Project Canvas, a proposed venture that already involves the BBC, ITV, RTL’s Channel Five and BT, would combine the internet with the popular Freeview digital television service, allowing users to download programmes from the internet through their televisions.  The BBC said in a statement on Wednesday... [Read More...]