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Despite a massive media frenzy for tablets such as the iPad, the latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown old favourites such as smartphones and laptops are still just as high on consumer Christmas wish lists in 2010.

The latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown that most UK consumers won't dream of paying £400 for an Apple iPad, despite the desirability of the UK's number one new gadget.

Despite claims mobile broadband sales have dipped, and some bad press for both mobile broadband speeds and the way the offers are marketed, so-called 'free' laptop deals are still number one with consumers, according to Broadbandgenie.co.uk.

More than half of Broadband Genie visitors do not know how much mobile broadband data they use each month. In many cases, consumers could be paying hundreds of pounds for data they don't use.

People in Northern Ireland are the UK’s least satisfied broadband users, according to new data revealed by Top 10 Broadband, the UK’s most popular broadband comparison site.

Consumer focused broadband comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk is calling on mobile broadband providers to drop their 'up to' advertising techniques in favour of more realistic average speed claims.

The latest poll from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has revealed 'added extras' are more important than speed, price, reliability or usage caps for UK mobile broadband consumers.

The latest data from leading broadband help and comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk shows 2009 was a strong year for O2 in online broadband sales, with BT, Virgin Media and PlusNet also making big impressions.

The UK's leading broadband experts have named mobile broadband, faster fixed-line speeds and the BBC's iPlayer as the highlights of the last decade, with the keyword for the next one being 'convergence'.

Broadbandgenie.co.uk editor Chris Marling recently sat down with TalkTalk's senior director of products and strategy, Sylvain Thevenot, for an in-depth interview on a number of controversial and topical subjects.

With the country in recession, tuition fee hikes and the thought of leaving university in debt a reality, leading broadband comparison website Broadband Genie has some tips that could save students hundreds of pounds per year in broadband bills.

The 2009 PC Advisor Broadband Survey results have been announced, with O2 taking the ‘Best Buy’ award despite strong challenges from ‘Recommended’ internet service providers BE Broadband, PlusNet and Zen Internet.

Data released today by Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadband Genie has revealed the depressing truth that the average consumer is getting less than half of the advertised 'up to' speed they think they are paying for.

In an extensive interview with Broadband Genie, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has defended itself vigorously against allegations of secrecy and censorship, as well as its remit and the general effectiveness of its work.

Of the leading fixed-line broadband providers, BT and Sky come out top when it comes to promises of customer service and technical support, says broadband comparison website Broadband Genie. The research highlighted huge variations between ISPs.

It's been a tough 12 months, with the credit crunch, but it hasn't stopped the broadband market's continued growth. According to Ofcom there were almost 17 million broadband connections in the UK by September 2008 and the number is still rising.

Whether you're delighted with your dongle or miffed with your modem, it's worth putting your broadband or mobile broadband to the test, says broadband comparison consumer website Broadband Genie.

The most common cause for broadband dissatisfaction are speed and customer service, according to research by comparison site Broadband Genie. The results show interesting differences compared to Ofcom's research into broadband speed and satisfaction.

Do you think you’re getting a great deal on your broadband subscription? Well, how about your Digital TV service, Mobile Phone and Landline calls?

This week Be Broadband gave customers an insight into the ‘hell’ of having a slow broadband connection by launching a new ‘Broadband Heaven’ mini-site.

Following a request from Ofcom that service providers should be more honest about their speed delivery, this week, Be Broadband announced that it had introduced a new broadband speed tester feature to the service home page.

If error messages, sluggish broadband or computer freezes threaten to ruin your computer time and you are pressing the ‘restart’ button because you don’t know what else to do, wouldn’t it be good if you could call on someone 365 days a year?

It was announced this week that Ofcom is reviewing the way that broadband complaints are handled.

Are you paying for a fast broadband service but are troubled by slow loading web pages and time outs?

Here are the Broadband Genie top three tips for switching providers

A recent report from Tech Watch has suggested that broadband consumers are being guided by price alone when deciding which supplier they should sign up with, despite advice from industry experts and comparison sites.

The UK Internet Industry Awards (ISPAs) recently took place with the UK’s leading ISPs eagerly awaiting news on the best of the internet industry.

your TV may be to blame for sluggish broadband connection

A survey of 1,500 UK broadband users conducted for O2 Broadband by Tickbox has found that a huge proportion of Brits struggle with their broadband connection.

The nominations for the ISPAS (The UK Internet Industry Awards) have been announced

It has been reported that the global growth in broadband connections has begun to run out of steam.

Independent broadband comparison website Broadband Genie reports that there has never been a better time to compare broadband providers.

2007 has been an active time for UK ISPs and Broadband Genie has been there amongst it, all offering independent comparisons on broadband providers and UK broadband prices.

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has released results from its latest International Communications Market report.

A recent survey by security firm, Sophos has found that 54% of online users have piggybacked onto someone else’s wireless broadband internet access without asking permission.

Ofcom proposes a plan to retain regulation in four distinct sub-national markets for wholesale broadband

Despite much speculation that two of the biggest internet providers, BT Broadband and Virgin Media were to report disappointing customer and revenue losses, broadband providers have confirmed a significant turnaround since a sluggish second-quarter.

There a number of different criteria you should consider before signing up with a new broadband provider; here we look at what you should consider when you compare broadband packages.