June 2009 news
24th June 2009
- The mobile phone industry has developed a worldwide information service, and website, for reporting the accessibility features of mobile phones, to enable people with disabilities to find phones that best meet their needs. The Global Accessibility Reporting Inititative (GARI) website - www.mobileaccessibility.info - will allow consumers to search for a mobile phone that suits their specific accessibility requirements.
Source: IT Wire
16th June 2009
- The final version of the Digital Britain report was released today. The report covers everything from Broadband speeds to internet regulation and public service broadcasting. Key points include: universal access to broadband by 2012; fund to invest in next generation broadband; digital radio upgrade by 2015; liberalisation of 3G spectrum; support for public service content partnerships and Ofcom's powers to be updated.
Source: BBC
9th June 2009
- Ofcom have published their latest report that explores how manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of domestic communications equipment, products and services address the requirements of older and disabled people. To read the full report go to: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/usability/older_disabled/research/
Source: Ofcom
June 2009
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The UK government plans to spend £1m to develop technologies that will boost future broadband speeds. The money is being spent on research into technologies delivered by fibre-optic cables that could boost browsing speeds to between 1 and 10 gigabits per second. Funding is allocated by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for research that will set firms on the path to creating all the pieces of future "ultra-fast" broadband networks. It will also help those UK firms join larger European projects that are also committed to boosting broadband speeds.
Source: BBC