Menu
13/05/2002
Freeserve team up with NTL to offer broadband
Internet service provider Freeserve has announced an agreement to deliver its Freeserve Broadband service via NTL’s next-generation cable network.
This is the first time a UK ISP and a broadband cable network operator have worked together to develop a wholesale broadband cable service, which will be offered to NTL subscribers as part of a package deal that will also include NTL's digital TV and telephony services.
The agreement with NTL Business will enable Freeserve to provide a 512kbps broadband service over NTL’s network. Freeserve will manage the sale and delivery of NTL Business-approved cable modems through online and in-store distribution channels and provide both billing and technical support to customers of the Freeserve Broadband cable service. Product and technical specification will mirror NTL’s existing residential broadband 512kbps service.
NTL Business and Freeserve have agreed to ensure that Freeserve Broadband will be competitive with alternative broadband offerings in the marketplace.
John Pluthero, Chief Executive Officer of Freeserve, commented: “This agreement gives Freeserve unrivalled options for the distribution and availability of Freeserve Broadband, complementing what we already have in place for DSL."
Freeserve Broadband will be available later this year to NTL’s six million broadband-enabled households, providing them with another broadband cable choice in addition to NTL’s existing residential broadband services.
(CL)
This is the first time a UK ISP and a broadband cable network operator have worked together to develop a wholesale broadband cable service, which will be offered to NTL subscribers as part of a package deal that will also include NTL's digital TV and telephony services.
The agreement with NTL Business will enable Freeserve to provide a 512kbps broadband service over NTL’s network. Freeserve will manage the sale and delivery of NTL Business-approved cable modems through online and in-store distribution channels and provide both billing and technical support to customers of the Freeserve Broadband cable service. Product and technical specification will mirror NTL’s existing residential broadband 512kbps service.
NTL Business and Freeserve have agreed to ensure that Freeserve Broadband will be competitive with alternative broadband offerings in the marketplace.
John Pluthero, Chief Executive Officer of Freeserve, commented: “This agreement gives Freeserve unrivalled options for the distribution and availability of Freeserve Broadband, complementing what we already have in place for DSL."
Freeserve Broadband will be available later this year to NTL’s six million broadband-enabled households, providing them with another broadband cable choice in addition to NTL’s existing residential broadband services.
(CL)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 August 2011
Guarded NI Welcome For 'Broader Internet Access'
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected.
Guarded NI Welcome For 'Broader Internet Access'
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected.
22 March 2024
Northern Ireland's Best Areas For Broadband Revealed
West Belfast has been named the Northern Ireland area with the best broadband, according to a new study. The experts at Getac – Rugged Computing Solutions analysed data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 to reveal the spots with the best broadband.
Northern Ireland's Best Areas For Broadband Revealed
West Belfast has been named the Northern Ireland area with the best broadband, according to a new study. The experts at Getac – Rugged Computing Solutions analysed data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 to reveal the spots with the best broadband.
20 May 2002
Btopenworld clears the path to broadband business
BTopenworld is unveiling a series of initiatives designed to accelerate the move towards "Broadband Britain". The plans, which are to be announced at the company's Broadband Summit in London today, aim to remove barriers to uptake, and educate the market on the benefits of the high-speed Internet.
Btopenworld clears the path to broadband business
BTopenworld is unveiling a series of initiatives designed to accelerate the move towards "Broadband Britain". The plans, which are to be announced at the company's Broadband Summit in London today, aim to remove barriers to uptake, and educate the market on the benefits of the high-speed Internet.
20 November 2018
Businesses Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Broadband Voucher
Businesses are being encouraged to make use of the government's £2500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand. More than 7000 UK businesses and surrounding homes have already taken advantage of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, which launched in March 2018.
Businesses Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Broadband Voucher
Businesses are being encouraged to make use of the government's £2500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand. More than 7000 UK businesses and surrounding homes have already taken advantage of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, which launched in March 2018.
25 September 2018
Businesses Invited To Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Event
Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down in need of a faster broadband connection are being invited to find out how the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help. Following the launch of the UK Government's nationwide £67 million GBVS earlier this year, the scheme is now available in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
Businesses Invited To Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Event
Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down in need of a faster broadband connection are being invited to find out how the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help. Following the launch of the UK Government's nationwide £67 million GBVS earlier this year, the scheme is now available in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Very windy with persistent and occasionally heavy rain at first, becoming drier with the wind easing towards midday. Mainly dry with bright spells increasing during the afternoon. Milder than of late. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
