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New report published from Ofcom using SamKnows data

2013-03-14T10:15:29Z

Average residential UK broadband speeds reached 12.0Mbit/s in November 2012, research undertaken by Ofcom using data collected via SamKnows whiteboxes has found.

Ofcom publish the European Broadband Scorecard report

2013-03-05T14:08:25Z

Ofcom has today published a report on the coverage, take-up, usage, price and choice of fixed and mobile broadband services in the UK, relative to other European countries.

FCC publishes third report using SamKnows data

2013-02-16T11:48:03Z

FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology and Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau today published their third Report on Consumer Wireline Broadband Performance in the U.

Ofcom's Telecoms Market Data Tables reveal UK broadband fixed line ISP connections up 264,000

2013-02-05T14:40:06Z

The latest Telecoms Market Data Tables Q3 2012update from Ofcom has revealed that the United Kingdom is now home to a total of 21,371,000 fixed line broadband ISP connections (excludes corporate lines), which is up by +264,000 over the previous quarter and includes 639,000 superfast fibre broadband (FTTx) lines.

Good news for US cellphone users?

2013-02-04T13:10:10Z

According to today's Washington Post, the FCC are calling for a countrywide "super WiFi network" across the US, potentially cutting cellphone bills for users.

Ofcom opens auction process for 4G licences

2013-01-23T13:00:50Z

Today's Telegraph suggests that more competition will be added to the mobile airwaves by this summer as Ofcom call for bids for 4G licences.

Ultrafast FTTH Fibre Optic Broadband Connection installed in more than 199,000 of UK homes as at December 2012

2013-01-22T15:35:17Z

The FTTH Council Europe, which champions adoption of true Fibre-to-the-Home based fibre optic broadband ISP connections, has revealed that FTTH services passed 199,000 homes in the United Kingdom during December 2012 (up from 175k a few months earlier) with a take-up rate of about 8.

BBC South Today highlights plight of UK rural broadband users

2013-01-15T11:22:48Z

A news feature on BBC South Today reported that rural homes and businesses often feel hard done by when they are are expected to pay the same rates as those in areas with better broadband infrastructure.

Ofcom's 2012 Consumer Experience report finds rise in dissatisfaction re broadband speed

2013-01-11T11:19:35Z

This week, Ofcom published its annual 2012 Consumer Experience report.

The findings show that consumers reporting general dissatisfaction with fixed line broadband ISP speeds had increased to 17% (up from 15% in 2011) and that consumers were continuing to complain about experiencing too much “hassle” when switching provider.

SamKnows iPad 2 winners announced

2012-05-31T16:21:58Z

SamKnows are thrilled to announce the winners of its iPad 2 competition. Back in February SamKnows began recruiting for a number of volunteers to form its panel of contributors to the European Commission broadband performance study.

900 Volunteers Required to Create Singapore's First Objective Broadband Performance Benchmark

2012-04-25T09:30:44Z

SamKnows has announced the launch of a study today to confirm the speed and quality of broadband services that ISPs in Singapore are delivering to consumers.

Independent study into Singapore’s consumer broadband speeds launched

2012-04-24T09:37:43Z

900 volunteers required to create Singapore’s first objective broadband performance benchmark

Singapore, 24 April 2012: International broadband research specialist, SamKnows, announced the launch of a study today to confirm the speed and quality of broadband services that Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Singapore are delivering to consumers.

Singapore broadband speeds to get real-world tests through SamKnows

2012-04-24T09:23:02Z

After years of complaining about slow connections, Singapore’s broadband users can now join a study that uses their actual day-to-day experience to offer a clear snapshot of just how fast their Internet service is.

The University Computing Centre (SRCE) of the University of Zagreb and SamKnows are working together to improve the quality of broadband across Europe.

2012-03-28T14:40:39Z

SRCE is collaborating with SamKnows’ EU wide study of European broadband, commissioned by the European Commission.

SamKnows appointed by CRTC

2012-03-22T14:46:40Z

SamKnows has been appointed by the Canadian regulator to roll-out its measurement platform to study the Canadian fixed-line broadband operators.

iPad2 for volunteers to measure broadband

2012-02-04T11:03:19Z

Maltese volunteers who participate in a project to measure broadband performance across Europe stand a chance to win an iPad2.

Telenet Supports European Test to Chart Quality and Speed of Broadband Connections

2011-12-15T10:22:27Z

The European Union is looking for 3000 volunteers in Belgium to test the quality and speed of residential broadband connections.

“How fast is your broadband? Volunteers wanted across Europe.” - Neelie Kroes

2011-11-11T10:11:00Z

Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission and responsible for the Digital Agenda for Europe, asks European volunteers to get involved.

Commission launches EU-wide broadband performance study

2011-10-13T09:58:20Z

The European Commission has launched a project to map broadband performance across the EU in a bid to help improve internet services across the continent.

European Commission and SamKnows launch first pan-European broadband performance study

2011-09-30T14:13:05Z

10,000 volunteers needed across 30 countries for largest study of its kind. Visit