British growth in Internet usage flattens out

Britain, along with other 'mature' Internet markets, has shown a flattening out in its usage according to analysts Nielsen/NetRating. The change means that telcos and ISPs will have to look at other ways to increase revenues or look to other emerging markets. According to the latest report British Internet users on average spent 11 hours and 20 minutes online in February, a year on year growth of just eight per cent. ...more

UK authorities file 439,000 surveillance requests

UK law enforcement and security agencies filed 439,000 requests for details of phone calls and Internet activity in the 15 months to 31 March 2006, the latest report from the Communications Commissioner has revealed. Of those requests 2,243 were for warrants permitting the interception of communications. Such warrants require the approval of a Government minister and under the terms of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) grant powers that could result in the bugging of an entire premises. ...more

DRAM makers keep fingers crossed for better prices

Unwilling to see their losses jump higher, DRAM makers are tolerating higher inventory levels as they keep their fingers crossed for a better pricing environment in the second half, sources said. While global contract prices for DRAM show no signs of recovery, the price of 256Mbit DDR has seen temporary support at $3, as several leading DRAM makers maintain a bias towards holding inventory rather than selling at a loss. However, DRAM prices are unlikely to recover in the near term due to the traditional second-quarter weakness in the IT sector and the potential repercussions of SARS on IT demand, market participants said. ...more

09-06-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. IBM makes chip speed breakthrough Palm moves to make Bluetooth more mainstream Fast Internet access for ?19.99 announced Intel waving not drowning, in new digital wave New 1. ...more

Improving prospects for NTL

Embattled Internet and TV company NTL has reported improved earnings for the latest financial quarter, despite a fall in the number of subscribers to its services. Earnings rose 3.6 per cent over the quarter and the company reduced its net losses from $1. ...more