The European Union (EU) has signed off on the deal, which was the final act required in order for the contract signed between Cumbria County Council and BT in November last year to be fully validated.

As a result of the EU's decision, the local authority is to receive Major Projects Approval for the £51 million Connecting Cumbria superfast broadband project.

David Southward, new portfolio holder for economic development at the county council, welcomed the news and paid special thanks to the European Commission and Broadband Development UK for the support they have given the scheme.

Mr Southward stated: "We are delighted this approval has now been formally agreed and the project can move forward at full speed."

The news comes after the North-West Evening Mail recently reported that EU red tape was holding up the rollout of the new service, which will deliver internet speeds of up to 80 Mbps. 

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According to the Trades Union Congress' (TUC) analysis of unpublished data from the Labour Force Survey - which was conducted to mark WorkWise UK's National Work from Home Day - the number of people working from the comfort of their own house has climbed by 13 per cent in the last five years.

It was found that more than four million individuals usually worked from home in 2012, which represented a climb of 470,000 on 2007's figures.

The findings showed that while 65 per cent of those who perform their job at home are male, the number of women opting to go down this route is continuing to escalate.

Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the TUC - which has 54 affiliated unions - said: "The recession may have fuelled rising unemployment and put pressure on flexible working practices, but homeworking has continued to thrive and grow."

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According to IBM's Digital Analytics Benchmark, online shopping in the week leading up to the date grew by 15 per cent when compared with the same period in 2012, with mobile commerce being a main driver of this.

Indeed, sales on devices such as smartphones and tablets climbed to 17 per cent of all transactions during this time frame - suggesting cable assemblies and other phone components played a part in helping consumers buy the goods they required without needing to be sat in front of a PC.

The findings revealed mobile traffic reached 25 per cent in the week before Mother's Day, which represented a year over year increase of 43 per cent.

It was also shown that the Apple iPhone and iPad were the devices most commonly used by mobile shoppers, with these consumers typically browsing and making purchases in three and a half minutes. 

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Mobile operator EE has signed a deal with event organisers to become an official technology and communications partner of the festival, which will also see 2G and 3G signals bolstered in an effort to improve connectivity for all mobile owners.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components may therefore have an important role to play at this year's instalment of the famous music gathering, which is being headlined by The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Mumford & Sons.  

Festival goers will also be able to make use of a new mobile application that enables them to plan their days with the help of GPS-enabled maps and real-time news updates. 

Spencer McHugh, brand director at EE, said: "As the UK's biggest and only superfast 4G network, we're uniquely placed to use our technological expertise to help make the Glastonbury experience even better for those on site."

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Presented by the Commission for Communications Regulation, the survey revealed 97 per cent of adults in the country are in possession of such a device at present, while landline use has tumbled to 69 per cent, the Irish Examiner reports.

The poll also revealed household access to a broadband cables network now stands at 78 per cent.

Kevin O'Brien, commissioner of the group - which was established in 2002 - stated: "Household broadband access is now relatively high ... and it is evident that a majority of people regard broadband as a key part of their working, social or educational lives."

He added the findings demonstrate that consumers in Ireland are in search of value for money and speed of service when it comes to telecommunication services.   

Despite this, it was shown that half of all respondents are uncertain what broadband speed they are currently receiving. 

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According to the company, this setup could sit at the core of new 5G developments, thanks to the equipment's ability to transmit data at more than 1 Gbps over a distance stretching up to 1.2 miles.

At present, jumper cable assemblies and other phone components enable people to make use of the latest 4G technology, but this new development could result in people being able to stream videos in ultra high definition regardless of whether or not they are in transit. 

The firm revealed cellular data transmission can be achieved thanks to new adaptive array transceiver technology that enables the use of part of the high frequency radio spectrum Ka band.

Chang-Yeong Kim, head of Samsung's Digital Media and Communication Centre in Seoul, said: "Samsung's recent success in developing the adaptive array transceiver technology has brought us one step closer to the commercialisation of 5G mobile communications in the millimetre-wave bands."

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This is according to the latest worldwide estimates from Canalys, which claimed 308.7 million smartphone, notebook and tablet units were sold during the three-month period - representing year-on-year growth of 37.4 per cent.

Smartphone shipment numbers alone came to just over 216.3 million for the quarter, serving to maintain the strong growth witnessed throughout last year.

The findings suggest jumper cable assemblies and other phone components are continuing to have a role to play in helping consumers to stay connected.

Pete Cunningham, principal analyst at Canalys, noted Apple shipped more than 37 million iPhones during the three months, but added: "HTC and Samsung have raised the bar with their latest handsets and Apple needs to respond with its next iPhone."

He suggested it could be time for Apple to give the iPhone interface a refresh, as the current design is now six years old.

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According to a report from the International Telecoms Union (ITU), there are currently 7.1 billion individuals on the planet and 6.8 billion mobile subscriptions - but this number is expected to pass seven billion in the early stages of 2014.

As such, it is anticipated that subscriptions will outnumber people before the year draws to a close.

Cable assemblies and other phone components might therefore become increasingly important as more consumers make use of the devices. 

Brahima Sanou, director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, commented: "The mobile revolution is 'm-powering' people in developing countries by delivering ICT applications in education, health, government, banking, environment and business."

Entitled the ITU World in 2013 report, the study also demonstrated that of the world's 2.7 billion inhabitants, almost 40 per cent are now making use of the internet. 

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According to GfK, companies of this size could well turn their attention to the latest generation mobile internet infrastructure as a consequence of 3G networks being placed under increasing strain and the lack of a full global Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Business leaders are also likely to be drawn to 4G due to the benefits to be had through every employee having a constant connection to a superfast mobile internet connection.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components may therefore play a key role in helping smaller businesses enjoy improved connectivity going forward.

As a result of firms embracing 4G, staff members are likely to make use of a wider range of facilities, including video conferencing and file sharing. 

The comments come after EE recently announced it has expanded its 4G offering with the setting live of the service in 12 more UK towns. 

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Agriculture minister Michelle O'Neill has announced a £5 million investment in the service, which will target deprived areas of the country, concentrating on regions that cannot be connected to fixed wire broadband at present.

The move could also spell good news for people living in rural 'not spots', as the infrastructure will permit third party firms to provide a broadband service to individuals based in these places, BBC News reports.

Ms O'Neill said the cash injection "will hopefully in the future see many of the some 37,000 rural premises that don't have access to fix wire broadband getting connected".

She noted her department's investment in rural broadband will reach £7.5 million as a result of the move, adding the funding should serve to stimulate companies providing such services to turn their attention to rural parts of the country. 

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Additional funding has been secured by the Connecting Cheshire Partnership, which will result in more than 40,000 homes and businesses enjoying internet speeds of up to 80 Mbps by the end of 2016.

The expansion represents the next stage of BT's commercial investment in fibre across the region - a £28.5 million initiative that aims to connect 96 per cent of properties in Cheshire in the next three years.

Councillor David Brown, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, said on behalf of the Connecting Cheshire Partnership - which covers Cheshire, Halton and Warrington - that improved broadband will result in significant social, environmental and economic benefits. 

He added: "From children doing homework, to caring for our elderly population and from social media, to ecommerce and home entertainment - fast broadband is the critical enabler."

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More than 35,000 properties in Blackburn, Rishton and the Ribble Valley have been affected by blackouts during peak hours this week, causing disruption to traffic lights, water supplies and various appliances, reports the Lancashire Telegraph.

Power is yet to be fully restored to all of the affected areas, leading high-profile Blackburn MP Jack Straw and borough leader Kate Hollern to call for an investigation into the matter.

Mr Straw raised particular concerns over the fact that previous reports have shown that degraded or faulty cables and fuses are responsible for the outages, which suggests major investment from Electricity North West is needed.

He said: "It is clearly unacceptable in the 21st century for people to be without power with such regularity and often for lengthy periods."

Electricity North West owns, operates and maintains north-west England's electricity distribution network and is responsible for connecting 2.4 million properties to the National Grid.

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The provider revealed the latest places set to benefit from the improved network - which will deliver superfast mobile to a greater number of consumers and businesses - are Aylesbury, Billericay, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Berkhamsted, Blackpool, Marlow, Lytham St Annes, Dewsbury, Thame, Brentwood and Windsor.

As a result of the launches, the total number of 4G-connected towns and cities has now reached 62 - and phone components such as jumper cable assemblies are likely to have a big part to play in helping people make the most of the updates.

Olaf Swantee, chief executive officer at EE - which runs the UK's T-Mobile, Orange and EE brands - said: "Our 4G rollout is ensuring that we're connecting people right across the UK to one of the fastest mobile networks in the world, as quickly as possible."

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According to the latest eCustomerServiceIndex from eDigitalResearch and IMRG, 34 per cent of smartphone owners are either likely or very likely to make purchases via their devices thanks to these improvements.

The poll included the views of 2,000 consumers and found that 39 per cent have already used their smartphone for this purpose in 2013, with this number set to increase in the coming months as more 4G networks and locations are introduced.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components could therefore have an important role to play as people are able to make purchases on their mobile regardless of their location. 

Derek Eccleston, commercial director at eDigitalResearch, said: "With faster internet speeds and a better all-round browsing experience, more and more shoppers are likely to turn to their 4G-enabled device to help them through their multichannel purchase journey." 

He added the impact that the introduction of 4G technology is set to have on retail markets will be considerable. 

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The £24 million agreement has been signed by eight councils in the region, with thousands of people to enjoy faster internet connection speeds thanks to an arrangement that will see BT extending its high-speed broadband to around 94 per cent of premises before the end of 2016.

Led by Durham County Council, the Digital Durham partnership also includes Sunderland, Gateshead and Tees Valley, with the majority of people taking advantage of Fibre to the Cabinet technology that should result in download speeds of up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps.

In addition, it is anticipated that the service will also ensure minimum 2 Mbps speeds for everyone.

Corporate director of resources at Durham County Council Don McLure said: "Breaking down the broadband divide will give our residents, communities and businesses opportunities that they've only been able to imagine up till now."

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More than nine million unbundled lines are now being used, with communication providers using these to offer their varying services to customers.

Ofcom claimed such a level is of great significance for broadband competition in the UK, while noting providers are also increasingly delivering superfast broadband - a service made possible through fibre optic cables connected to street cabinets and via copper lines to premises.

The regulator explained more than a quarter of a million customers are currently being served by around 80 broadband providers, with 13 per cent of residential connections being superfast in November 2012.

This represented a marked climb on the five per cent recorded in the same month one year earlier.

West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin recently noted households should make the most of superfast broadband, explaining such a service not only benefits the wider economy but ensures a more prosperous future for everyone.

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According to the new Worldwide Gaming-Optimised Handheld, Smartphone and Tablet Gaming 2013-2017 Forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC), the number of paying smartphone and tablet gamers will surpass the amount of paying gaming-optimised handheld (GOH) gamers this year.

The findings indicate gaming-capable smartphones are overshadowing the GOH market at present - and this trend is expected to continue going forward.

As such, jumper cable assemblies and other phone components are likely to be helping users get the most out of their games regardless of their whereabouts.

Lewis Ward, research manager of the Connected Consumer: Gaming service at IDC - which has more than 1,000 analysts providing technological expertise in over 110 countries - said: "Digital distribution has reached an inflection point in mobile and portable gaming"

Mr Ward added providers need to strike a balance between freemium business model excellence and the delivery of compelling social experiences.

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Conducted by investigators from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, the study demonstrated this form of social media activity cannot be dismissed as simply a trivial pastime.

To be presented at the ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems at the end of April, the findings indicated people not only upload many photos, but take great care when planning and editing the images.

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore be playing a role in enabling Instagram users to take pictures and share them with their friends without delay.

Beata Jungselius, a PhD student at the university, noted it is sometimes assumed that this kind of app is used "to post mostly of self-portraits and pictures of food, which can be perceived as shallow, but our research shows that there is a lot effort behind many of the pictures".

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Carried out by ABI Research, the study estimated transactions involving these devices will rise from 259 million this year to 788 million in 2018, while shipments of mid and high-cost variations are expected to climb from 635 million to 925 million across the same timeframe.

According to the report, the main driver of low-cost smartphone growth will be greater uptake of the handsets in pre-paid and emerging markets - meaning jumper cable assemblies and other phone components could have an important part to play.

Michael Morgan, senior analyst at ABI Research -which was established in 1990 and is headquartered in the US - said: "As the feature phone segment continues to lose its battle for relevance, the low-cost smartphone has become the tool for operators seeking to drive increased data revenues."

It was also demonstrated that low-cost smartphones might also serve to capture the section of the market that is yet to make the transition to smartphones.

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BT has revealed the high-speed service has now gone live - but the development comes months after the setup was supposed to have been completed, BBC News reports.

Indeed, 20,000 homes and businesses in the area were told the service would be set live in time for last summer's Olympic Games, but a ban on construction work in the runup to the event - at which Weymouth co-hosted the sailing competitions with Portland - prevented the work from being finished on time.

At present, around 9,000 premises in the area have access to the improved speeds, with the rollout to continue over the coming weeks.

A spokesman from BT said: "We try to give as accurate information as possible on specific dates, but it is important to bear in mind these indications are usually a year or more ahead." 

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The lines - which are worth more than £1,000 - were taken from Dumfries and Galloway on the Lockerbie to Langholm road between midnight and 06:00 GMT on Wednesday night (April 17th) and Thursday morning.

It is believed that the thieves were able to take down the wires by using a ladder and a form of insulation material to prevent them being hurt in the process.

A spokesman for the police stated: "They have obviously come prepared to get this stuff rolled up and take it away."

At around the same time, a similar sort of theft was carried out by thieves at a house located in Waterbeck.

Your Local Guardian recently reported that BT Openreach and Crimestoppers were willing to pay a £1,000 reward to anyone with information regarding a recent cable cutting incident in Croydon.

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BT and Northumberland County Council have announced the £18.9 million agreement, which will see high-speed fibre broadband rolled out to 95 per cent of premises in the county by early 2016.

Entitled iNorthumberland, the  broadband programme is to include the laying of 660 km of fibre cables that will deliver internet speeds of up to 80 Mbps to 91 per cent of residents and companies, with a further four per cent to enjoy improved connections of up to 25 Mbps.

Kate Roe, deputy chief executive at Northumberland County Council, said the move represents an important step in efforts to make sure every home is soon benefiting from faster broadband.

She added: "Working with BT, we will be announcing the installation schedule in the coming months and communities across the county can look forward to improved access to online services."

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According to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, ecommerce climbed by 16 per cent year-on-year during the month, with clothing purchases being one of the main drivers of this.

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may be playing an important role in helping people buy their desired goods while on the go, as sales through smartphones and tablets increased 243 per cent year-on-year.

It was shown that individuals appear to not only be using their mobiles to buy items, but also to research them and compare prices.

Andrew McClelland, chief operations and policy officer at IMRG, noted some online retail sectors can be as impacted as high street stores when it comes to unseasonal weather patterns.

Mr McClelland stated: "In 2012 for example, we saw the wettest April on record and the online clothing sector was badly impacted, recording its lowest ever growth of one per cent."

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West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin was speaking with regard to residents in Dorchester after one of the first fibre broadband street cabinets in the county town went live, the Dorset Echo reports.

Up to 9,700 houses in the region could be set to take advantage of the improved internet connection from BT and the politician explained such a development will not only boost economic recovery, but will also play a part in ensuring everyone has a more prosperous future to look forward to.

He stated: "It's a major step forward that thousands of local people can now get connected to this exciting technology."

The news comes after BT recently announced more than 15 million premises are currently using its improved broadband service, with this number likely to rise to 19 million by spring 2014.

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Despite BT and Cumbria County Council coming to an agreement on the contract in November last year, the EU is yet to give the final sign off that the project requires before work can begin, the North-West Evening Mail reports.

It is hoped that the scheme - which is costing in the region of £51 million - will deliver speeds of up to 80 Mbps to homes and businesses in the area.

Cumbria County Council officers explained they are still awaiting major project approval from the EU, even though they have already submitted their plans to Brussels and answered all questions asked of the plans.

A spokeswoman said: "At the moment we are still confident that we can meet the deadline of supplying superfast broadband to 93 per cent of premises by the end of 2015."

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This is the suggestion of new research from the University of Winchester and commissioned by first direct, which found these individuals become isolated from friends and family when made to go cold turkey with the portals, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The findings indicate phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may help people to stay connected through social networking and to prevent them feeling cut off from the rest of the world.

As part of the investigation, ten self-confessed Facebook addicts stopped logging on to their account.

It was shown that participants were no longer as able to organise their lives via their smartphones as they had been in the past, particularly as social networking plays a key role in many parts of their day-to-day existence.

Dr David Giles, who led the study, said regular use of Facebook should not always be perceived in a negative light, adding: "Some people would argue this addiction to social media is eating away at people’s lives, but what most of these so-called addicts are doing online is profoundly social."

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Commissioned by Infosecurity Europe, the study revealed employees in the capital are more worried about being unable to browse the web than they about having no heating or hot water.

It was shown that 40 per cent of the 1,000 London-based commuters polled believe losing their internet connection would cause them more stress than having their utilities cut off or having their television no longer working properly.

Indeed, the findings revealed just four per cent of respondents do not think they need the internet in order to get on with their day-to-day living.

Claire Sellick of Infosecurity Europe - an information security trade show that features more than 350 exhibitors - said: "Having internet connection is part and parcel of our everyday lives, becoming more important than even heat and water at home."

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The telecoms giant revealed its services are now being used by more than 15 million premises, which means faster internet speeds can be enjoyed by over half of all homes and businesses in the nation.

With the rollout being markedly ahead of schedule, it is anticipated that around 19 million premises will be benefitting from the setup by the end of spring 2014.

As a result of the development, which is costing around £2.5 billion in total, it is hoped that the UK will soon be able to boast one of the world's most extensive fibre networks.

Liv Garfield, chief executive of BT Openreach - an organisation with a network of around 33,000 workers - said: "Fibre broadband is at the heart of our business and so it is great that we have now passed more than fifty per cent of UK premises."

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According to the provider, the move will result in customers seeing their connections double in pace to reach an average of 20 Mbps.

As a result, jumper cable assemblies and other phone components could have a big role to play in ensuring users are able to make the most of the improved speeds.

Commenting on the announcement, telecoms expert at uSwitch Ernest Doku explained the fastest available service has just got even faster.

Mr Doku noted EE, which is also behind the Orange and T-Mobile brands, was the first to introduce 4G to mobile users in the UK - and this latest development helps it race ahead of the competition even further.

"With 27 per cent of Brits saying slow 3G browsing is a huge problem for them, today's news may help cushion the blow of any extra costs for faster 4G," he added.

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The local council has put pen to paper on the agreement with BT and GreySky, which will see the scheme delivered in Rothbury after the region received funding to the tune of £460,000 from Defra's Rural Community Broadband Fund, the Northumberland Gazette reports.

As a result of the rollout, 98 per cent of properties in the market town - which stands on the River Coquet - and the surrounding areas will benefit from the updated service before 2014 draws to a close.

Richard Benyon, rural affairs minister, said the agreement is great news for Rothbury residents and businesses, claiming it will soon be as easy to run an internet-dependent company in the town as it is in the middle of Newcastle.

Mr Benyon added the locals "will be the first rural uplands area to receive superfast broadband under the Rural Community Broadband Fund".

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The company has noted these transactions have been a key contributor to the firm recording a sharp increase in revenues in the first quarter of 2013.

It was revealed that the South Korean organisation expects to have made an operating profit of more than $7.6 billion (£5 billion) in the three months ending March 31st - and analysts forecast the upwards trend will continue across the second quarter.

This is likely to be assisted by the release of the Galaxy S4 - the brand's next-generation flagship smartphone, which is likely to challenge Apple's iPhone 5 in terms of consumer popularity.

Components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore play a role in helping people to make the most of the latest devices.

Seo Won-seok, analyst at Korea Investment and Securities, said: "We expect some 22 million Galaxy S4 smartphones to be sold in the second quarter alone."

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BT has announced that homes and businesses in the town will have access to faster internet connections over the coming year, as the region joins Potters Bar and Stevenage in being part of the telecoms giant's expansion of its high-speed broadband service, the Watford Observer reports.

By the end of spring 2014, it is hoped that around 1,100 properties in the three areas will be able to take advantage of the new setup, while Chorleywood should also enjoy an improved service soon.

Regional director at BT East of England Dave Hughes said the introduction of high-speed digital connectivity is important for the long-term success of Hertfordshire, adding: "BT's investment in fibre broadband allows communities to create new opportunities, growth and future potential."

The news comes after BT recently announced it aims to help improve internet access in the Scottish Highlands by implementing a fibre broadband project led by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

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According to the uSwitch Mobile Tracker, which is based on live searches, pre-orders and sales, the latest Apple phone - a handheld that boasts a four-inch retina display - has overtaken the Samsung Galaxy 3S to claim the top spot.

This Samsung device, which sat top of the tree for ten months in a row, has fallen to third position, with the iPhone 4S taking second place.

Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch, stated: "Although it's still Apple versus Samsung at the top of the chart, there is plenty of mid-table contention between flagship efforts of other manufacturers, including Sony, HTC and LG."

The findings suggest consumers have plenty of choice when it comes to selecting a mobile, with phone components such as cable assemblies helping them to make the most of the products they opt for. 

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According to the Gartner Worldwide IT Spending Forecast, money used to purchase mobile phones, PCs, tablets and printers will climb to $718 billion (£471 billion) this year, which represents a 7.9 per cent climb on 2012's levels.

It was shown that the devices sector has been driven by a short-term boost to spending on premium mobile phones - which has resulted in an upwards revision of Gartner's previous 6.3 per cent forecast.

The findings suggest jumper cable assemblies and other mobile phone components may therefore be playing an important role in helping people across the globe to make the most of their devices.

John Lovelock, research vice-president at the research organisation - which has 5,300 associates, including 1,280 research analysts  -noted that individuals and businesses will continue to buy a mixture of IT products and services going forward.

He stated: "The global steady growth rates are a calm ocean that hides turbulent currents beneath."

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This is according to new research from uSwitch, which found the biggest difference of this type - 89 per cent - is to be found in Birmingham.

It was shown that while people living in the B42 postcode district enjoy an average connection speed of 20.9 Mbps, those residing just 1.5 miles away in B35 are only making use of 2.2 Mbps.

Other parts of the UK shown to have considerable discrepancies in broadband speeds include Glasgow, Bristol and Northampton.

Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at uSwitch, noted: "Despite the government's intense focus on super-fast speeds, this data reveals massive inconsistencies, with speeds fluctuating dramatically between areas located just a few miles apart."

Ms Abretti suggested those struggling with slower internet speeds should check to see whether or not they could get an improved service by signing up with another provider.

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Led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and to be implemented by BT, the project aims to revolutionise communications across the north of Scotland.

As part of the £146 million investment programme, more than 800 km of new fibre cables will be laid across land and a further 400 km are to be put down underwater for 19 crossings to remote islands.

Bill Murphy, managing director of next generation broadband at BT Group, described the initiative as a once-in-a-generation project that will benefit people of all ages while also delivering a considerable boost to the economy.

Mr Murphy stated: "High-speed fibre broadband will improve the quality of public services, strengthen the competitiveness of the region's businesses and protect and develop jobs."

Communications minister Ed Vaizey noted the geography and landscape of the Scottish Highlands will make the project one of the most challenging aspects of the nationwide rollout.

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According to the report from Juniper Research, subscriber numbers for this platform will double from around 105 million this year to reach almost 220 million in 2014.

It was shown that while 2012 represented a breakthrough year for LTE, the embedding of LTE technology in consumer devices will be the primary force behind increased take-up of the service going forward.

The figures suggest phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could play a key role in making sure as many people as possible are able to make use of the 4G service.

It was also suggested that - especially in emerging markets - time division (TD) LTE will become increasingly important.

Nitin Bhas, author of the report, said: "Ultimately, using TD-LTE requires consideration of the available smartphone ecosystem and evaluation of dual-mode LTE chipsets."

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This is the suggestion of new research from Conlumino, which predicted greater use of 4G connections will result in money spent through m-commerce increasing by a further 115 per cent in the next year.

It is anticipated that universal 4G coverage will reach 98 per cent of the UK during this time - meaning phone components such as jumper cable assemblies are likely to play an important role in facilitating higher mobile shopping activity.

Neil Saunders, a director at Conlumino - a retail research agency that delivers reports, projects and presentations - said: "Retailers today must take every chance to engage consumers, giving them every possible opportunity to buy and interact with their brands."

Mr Saunders recommended companies take an 'omnichannel' approach to make sure this can be achieved, while also warning them of the dangers of standing still.

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Work is underway to bring the service to five areas of the county - Ross-on-Wye, Much Marcle, Upton Bishop, Symonds Yat and St Weonards - after a deal was struck last year between the telecoms company and the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire councils.

This arrangement is worth £56.6 million and is aimed at introducing improved internet connections for rural parts of the counties.

Around 2,500 km of optical fibre cables are to be laid as part of the Fastershire scheme - which should provide fibre broadband to 90 per cent of homes and businesses in the counties by the end of 2016 - with 800 new fibre broadband cabinets installed throughout the regions.

Councillor Graham Powell commented: "This ambitious project will boost the productivity of local businesses and help to attract a more diverse range of high-growth companies to the area."

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This will be thanks to a new multi-million pound broadband project in the area that also aims to introduce superfast internet speeds across the region, the Gainsborough Standard reports.

Leaders from Lincolnshire County Council and West Lindsey District Council said the development will soon lead to better connections, with businesses and communities set to benefit from an affordable service.

West Lindsey District Council leader Burt Keimach described the news as being fantastic for West Lindsey.

Mr Keimach commented: "Improving access to high-speed broadband is extremely important for us as our district has so many remote areas that will really feel the benefit."

The news comes after recent research from Ofcom revealed home broadband speeds in the UK have more than trebled in four years, reaching an average of 12.0 Mbit/s in November 2012.

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This is the suggestion of new research from Gartner, which found that most of these social experiences - which relate to engagement, communication and interaction of a consumer when watching TV - are being delivered through companion apps for portable devices.

It was shown that handhelds such as smartphones, tablets and ultrabooks will push forward social TV activities, with this being facilitated through customised content, loyalty programmes and interactive apps.

Cable assemblies and other phone components may therefore have an important role to play as people increasingly use their devices for social TV purposes.

Michael Gartenberg, research director at Gartner - which was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Connecticut, US - said: "Second-screen devices such as tablets, smartphones and ultrabooks are likely to be the principal force behind social TV experiences as companion apps are increasingly written for that experience."

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Released by ABI Research, the findings highlighted a considerable increase in total mobile data traffic, with the 13,412 petabytes recorded at the end of 2012 representing a 69 per cent year-on-year climb.

Marina Lu, research associate at ABI - which was established in 1990 and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia - said: "In developed markets, 4G is rapidly gaining traction. Verizon Wireless, for example, has reported that 50 per cent of its data usage is on 4G LTE."

Jumper cable assemblies and other 4G-related phone components may therefore be playing an increasingly important role in facilitating the rise in traffic of this kind.

According to the study, smartphone apps are underpinning mobile data usage, with downloads and their related traffic emerging as the main contributor in this regard. Indeed, smartphone app downloads were up 88 per cent in 2012 compared to the year before.

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The seventh meeting of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development saw the United Nations (UN) Broadband Commission promoting greater information and communication technologies (ICT) use among females around the world - and especially in developing nations.

It was found that while women in poorer countries are much less likely to use the internet than their male counterparts, there is also a measurable gap with regard to richer regions.

As a result of the new directive, it is hoped that gender equality in broadband access will be achieved by 2020.

Dr Hamadoun Toure, secretary general of ITU and co-vice chairman of the commission, said: "Women's access to ICTs and particularly broadband must be made a key pillar of the post-2015 global development agenda."

Helen Clark, administrator of the UN Development Programme, explained that closing the gender gap will lead to sustainable and inclusive development that will ultimately benefit men and women alike.

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This is according to new research from Ofcom - the communications regulator in the UK - which revealed that while properties typically made use of a 3.6 Mbit/s in November 2008, this climbed 234 per cent to reach 12.0 Mbit/s in November 2012.

Moreover, the findings showed that the average connection speed enjoyed by UK householders has also increased by 3.1Mbit/s - or 34 per cent - to reach 12.0 Mbit/s between May and November 2012 alone.

Ed Richards, chief executive of Ofcom, said: "Our research shows that UK consumers are adopting faster broadband packages to cater for their increasing use of bandwidth-heavy services such as video streaming."

Mr Richards claimed the need for speed throughout the UK is also being driven by the fact households are making use of more connected devices, such as personal computers, laptops and smartphones.

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This is the suggestion of new research from Gartner, which indicated a shift in preference from stationary products to gadgets and services that deliver networking capabilities and entertainment, such as smartphones and tablets.

As a result of this trend, phone components such as cable assemblies may play an increasingly important role in helping consumers enjoy all of the entertainment options at their disposal.

The survey took in the views of more than 8,000 shoppers around the world and was conducted during July and August last year.

Nick Ingelbrecht, research director at Gartner, said: "Early adopters tend to leave the home laptop in the bag and are abandoning the home office in favor of the lounge room, couch or bedroom to do online activities."

He added tablets and smartphones are therefore enabling people to browse the web in more comfortable settings.

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This is the suggestion of new findings from ABI Research, which showed tablet apps will generate around 35 per cent of this year's smartphone app takings as they continue in an upwards trajectory.

It was demonstrated that while $8.8 billion (£5.89 billion) will be made through tablet apps in 2013, $16.4 billion is expected to be generated through phone apps over the same 12-month period.

The findings suggest jumper cable assemblies and other phone components could play an important role in enabling people to make the most of their apps wherever they may be.

Aapo Markkanen, senior analyst at ABI Research - which has offices in Europe, North America and Asia - explained the larger screens boasted by tablets will present more lucrative opportunities where app development is concerned.

Mr Markkanen stated: "One might think that the bigger installed base of smartphones would compensate for the disparity, but that notion fails to take into account the arrival of low-cost tablets."

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This is according to new research from BT, which showed that vacationers prefer this method to calling because they are worried about the costs involved when ringing somebody in another country.

It was shown that 58 per cent of survey respondents use text and email to correspond with loved ones while away, suggesting jumper cable assemblies and other phone components could play a role in helping people stay in contact with their nearest and dearest regardless of whereabouts in the world they may be.

Despite this, the findings indicated Brits reduce their mobile phone use while abroad, with many individuals admitting their lack of knowledge about charges means they are worried about the impact holiday phone use will have on their monthly bills.

Pete Oliver, commercial director of the Consumer Division at BT, said: "We know how important it is to stay in touch when you're away from home - especially when you're abroad."

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Following a thorough evaluation to determine how well the project is being governed, the campaign was able to pass the BDUK Assurance Checkpoint B2, meaning the proposal can move on to the next stage, the Scunthorpe Telegraph reports.

As a result of this progression, Northern Lincolnshire Broadband will soon be able to issue the final invitation to tender, which will open the door to potential bidders.

It is hoped that a partner could be in place for the project by the summer of this year, with the region set to be making use of one of the UK's best broadband connections by 2015.

Councillor Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "This is fantastic news that the superfast broadband project can now progress further."

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According to findings from ICS Screen Digest, consumers are set to spend almost £300 million on titles played on smartphones and tablets this year, Newsbeat reports.

This represents a significant climb on the £100 million paid on these games three years ago and represents a narrowing of the gap between money spent on mobile gaming and that outlayed on consoles.

The research showed that while nine out of ten apps are free of charge, there has been an increase in freemium games, which offer in-app purchases.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components are therefore likely to be playing a part in helping users access their games regardless of where they are.

John Kopp of Game Insight told the news provider that mobile appears to be the future for the gaming industry, adding: "You're looking at an entire generation of children who will grow up not knowing what it was like, not to have a touch screen."

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Culture Secretary Maria Miller told the Daily Telegraph that her plans for a rollout across the UK include: "Making sure there's complete reach and making sure there's ubiquitous access to high speed - that's a real unique selling proposition for Britain."

Ms Miller explained progress still needs to be made regarding improving coverage in urban areas - where the market is yet to be working perfectly.

It was noted that many programmes throughout the UK have been replanned in an effort to demonstrate the benefits to be had by whole communities when superfast broadband cables networks are established.

Prime minister David Cameron has backed moves that will see 1,000 additional engineers from BT building up a network providing faster internet connections to 100,000 extra homes and business throughout the UK on a weekly basis.

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As part of the Superfast Cornwall scheme, it has been announced that currently-unused fibre optic cables on the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean will be diverted to the archipelago, the Western Morning News reports.

The initiative is being carried out by BT and Cornwall Council - but connecting to the Isles of Scilly, which are positioned 28 miles off Cornwall's South West tip, has so far proven one of the most difficult aspects of completing the scheme.

There are 2,200 residents on the islands and it is anticipated that the underwater cables plan will deliver faster connections to the first residents during the first six months of 2014.

Nigel Ashcroft, Superfast Cornwall programme director for Cornwall Development Company, said of the development: "It will be truly life-changing for businesses on the isles, enabling them to be better connected to existing customers and colleagues and opening the door to doing business in more markets ."

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Carried out by Mintel, the study revealed smartphone ownership among females aged between seven and 15 is higher than it is for boys of the same age, while 45 per cent of the girls questioned said they use their device every day, the Daily Telegraph reports.

This is markedly more than the 35 per cent of young males who said the same and suggests phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could be playing a key role in helping children to make the most of their handhelds.

Despite it being shown that boys are more likely to own a desktop computer, it was found that girls also make more use of MP3 players and laptops.

Samuel Gee, a technology analyst at Mintel, explained that while boys prefer entertainment devices, young females look for products that focus on communication, adding: "Where there is a difference, it's because boys tend to go for the big ticket items."

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According to the findings from the Office for National Statistics, a total of 33 million people aged 16 or over accessed the web every day, which is almost double the 16 million recorded in 2006.

The improving speed of cables connections is likely to be playing an important role in modern day internet usage, especially as 87 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds revealed they used social networking sites in 2012.

This was markedly higher than the 48 per cent of all adults who said the same, while 32 per cent of survey respondents made telephone or video calls via the net during the 12-month period.

It was also shown that 51 per cent accessed the internet via their mobile phone in 2012, which is more than double the 24 per cent who did the same in 2010.

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A scheme headed by BT and Surrey County Council should result in 15,000 premises across the county being able to make use of the service by the end of September this year, the Tandridge Mirror reports.

In addition to Oxted, Godstone and South Godstone are also to receive new internet exchanges, of which a total of 14 are set to be installed.

Speaking to the news provider, Chalkpit Lane resident Phil Littleford, who works from home as a marketing company supply manager, said: "Having quicker internet access would be brilliant for us. I think a lot of viewing happens over the internet now and it would make life a lot easier."

The rollout in Oxted is forming part of attempts to meet a government challenge that, if achieved, will see every county in the UK benefitting from 90 per cent broadband coverage by 2015.

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According to the IMRG Capgemini Quarterly Benchmarking study, the value of these transactions climbed to £7.5 billion in 2012.

It was demonstrated that 12 per cent of the £62.4 billion spent at e-retail sites during the 12-month period was accountable to mobile devices, which represented a tripling of the four per cent value recorded for the previous year.

The findings suggest phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may be playing an important role in enabling shoppers to order the goods they want at any time and in any place.

Tina Spooner, chief information officer at IMRG, said: "2012 is regarded by many as the year mobile truly arrived and these figures certainly justify that claim."

Ms Spooner noted the findings in the quarterly benchmarking study are supported by the figures relayed in IMRG's separate m-Retail Index.

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According to figures relayed by GFK, penetration of these devices has reached more than 50 per cent so far, with growth in the tablet market doubling in recent years.

It was also shown that 41 per cent of those in possession of a smartphone are using the handheld in order to make shopping purchases.

As such, jumper cable assemblies and other phone components may be playing an important role in helping consumers order the goods they want without needing to be sat in front of a computer to do so.

According to the figures, 23 per cent of all shoppers use their mobile phones to buy items, with 58 per cent making use of their tablets for this purpose.

In addition to buying products through their mobile devices, it was shown that many people are using them to compare prices, to read product reviews and to search for any discounts that may be available.

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According to the latest report released by the Broadband Commission for Digital Development, broadband connections hold the key to creating new centres of learning in developing countries, while also helping to extend access to distance learning programmes to outlying communities.

It was noted that improved internet connections can lead to high-performing students serving as entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers to play an important role in helping nations raise themselves out of poverty.

Dr Hamadoun Toure, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union - which is a specialised agency of the United Nations that deals with information and communication technologies - said it cannot be disputed that broadband has the ability to significantly enhance education.

"A good and well-rounded education is the basis on which future livelihoods and families are founded and education opens up minds, as well as job prospects," Dr Toure added.

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The device is being constructed as part of Superfast Cymru, a programme that will see 17,500 km of optical fibre cables laid and 3,000 new broadband cabinets built to improve internet access for homes and businesses across Wales.

Funded by BT along with UK and Welsh governments, the scheme will see the cabinet in Bangor unveiled this week, with other regions set to benefit from the initiative including Dolgellau, Porthmadog and Tredegar, among others.

Communications minister Ed Vaizey said the project "will also create an estimated 2,500 full-time jobs and is a reminder of the massive contribution to economic growth that the government's nationwide rollout of broadband continues to make".

Another area in the UK to enjoy quicker connections is Rutland, as the Rutland & Stamford Mercury recently reported that Rutland County Council is putting the final preparations on a Digital Rutland programme aiming to deliver improved speeds before the end of the year.

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People who come forward with details of the crime - which resulted in hundreds of local residents losing their television and internet connections - could earn £1,000 for their trouble, Your Local Guardian reports.

The criminal activity took place at Southbridge Place on Tuesday February 19th at around 10:30 GMT - and BT Openreach and Crimestoppers are keen to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Simon Davies, general manager for cable theft at BT Security, said: "Cable thieves seem to be targeting Croydon once again with other incidents having occurred close-by recently."

Mr Davies urged anyone with information about any activity they saw taking place around the scene of the crime on the day to get in touch with Crimestoppers, as doing so could play an important part in protecting their community services going forward.

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According to the findings from esure home insurance, the typical commuter bag currently contains as many as six devices, with laptops, smartphones and e-readers being among the most popular products.

It was shown that 26 per cent of Brits are transporting more than three costly items at any one time, with people travelling around London found to be carrying around the highest value of goods.

While Blackberry was the gadget most commonly found in a person's bag (46 per cent), this was followed by a laptop (38 per cent) and the iPhone 4/4S (20 per cent), suggesting phone components such as cable assemblies are playing an important role in helping consumers make use of the products they hold dear.

Nikki Sellers, head of home at esure, said: "We have become a nation of self-confessed tech-addicts who are always on the lookout for the next big thing in the gadget world." 

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Final preparations for the rollout of the Digital Rutland project are being made by Rutland County Council, with faster connections due to be made available before the end of 2013, the Rutland & Stamford Mercury reports.

It is hoped that specialist government broadband team Broadband Delivery UK will soon give the scheme the green light, with the service likely to be delivered to Uppingham and Oakham, in addition to numerous villages, before the year draws to a close.

Councillor Terry King, deputy leader of Rutland County Council, said: "We plan to work quickly and we could see our first communities being capable of receiving fibre broadband during the summer months."

Although Councillor King admitted it will be more challenging to bring faster internet connections to the most remote parts of the county, he claimed those residing in these locations can expect to benefit from speeds of at least 24 Mbps. 

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Carried out by the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board and commissioned by Thinkbox, the study revealed people currently watch around 90 minutes of TV content on their smartphones, tablets and PCs every month.

The findings suggest phone components such as jumper cable assemblies are enabling consumers to keep up with their favourite shows regardless of where they are.

According to the report, services such as Sky Go, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and 4oD are typically viewed for around one episode of a half-hour programme each week.

Lindsey Clay, managing director of Thinkbox, noted linear TV will not be replaced as the bedrock of how shows are viewed because people like to watch them as they are broadcast, adding: "Viewing via personal devices, which we have been able to estimate for the first time, is in comparison relatively small, but it is growing rapidly."

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The investigators are carrying out a project that aims to reduce online delay by re-writing the way in which computers talk to each other.

It is hoped this approach will enable machines to work smarter rather than harder, with people no longer being required to spend money to bolster their connections.

Professor Gorry Fairhurst, an internet engineer from the learning institute, noted many people know how frustrating it is trying to watch a video connection that becomes jerky.

"We think we can reduce this delay by making a set of small but important changes to the way computers and the network process the internet data," he added.

The performance of real-time interaction applications - such as Skype and gaming programs - is currently limited due to the network being optimised to ensure a greater volume of data can be handled.

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This is according to new research from uSwitch, which revealed this is the case for 48 per cent of monthly mobile customers.

As a result, consumers overspent on their mobile bills by more than £1 billion in 2012 - suggesting cable assemblies and other phone components are helping individuals to get the most out of their devices.

The findings showed those who pay extra tend to spend around £100 a year more on what they are signed up to, with nine per cent of these overspending by £25 or more on a monthly basis.

Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch, explained calls, text messages, ringing premium rate numbers and voting by text on popular TV shows can all build up costs for phone users.

Mr Doku stated: "The problem isn't necessarily a cavalier or complacent attitude to these charges, but the fact that people just aren't aware of how much they are going to cost."

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Councillors in the region have granted the go-ahead to a scheme that will see BT rolling out a new service to provide access to speedier connections to 81,100 premises across the county within the next five years, the Northampton Chronicle and Echo reports.

The move means people in the region will soon be able to make use of speeds of at least 24 megabits per second, with a decision on when the rollout begins to be made in March this year.

Councillor Andre Gonzalez de Savage, cabinet member for infrastructure, said: "This is where Northamptonshire really takes off in terms of superfast broadband. Overall, BT's offer meets our core targets and in some areas exceeds them."

He added the plan should hopefully get off the ground as soon as possible, although he admitted there remain numerous obstacles to overcome.

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New research from Gartner revealed 207.7 million units of smartphones were purchased during the quarter, which represented a 38.3 per cent climb on the same three-month period in 2011.

It was shown that Apple - which launched the iPhone 5 last year - and Samsung continue to dominate this field, with the combined worldwide market share of these two companies climbing from 46.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2012 to 52 per cent in the year's final three months.

The high sales indicate demand for jumper cable assemblies and other phone components may still be considerable for some time to come.

Anshul Gupta, principal research analyst at Gartner, said: "The success of Apple and Samsung is based on the strength of their brands as much as their actual products."

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This is according to the inaugural Halifax Insurance Digital Home Index, which showed that 22 per cent of people prefer communication of this type to talking face to face.

It was also found that 45 per cent of survey respondents use technology devices to interact with their nearest and dearest even when they are in the same house, while 73 per cent admitted they would find it difficult to go one day without their smartphone, laptop or MP3 player.

Phone components such as cable assemblies might therefore be playing an important role in people's lives as they look to stay in contact with loved ones.

The research also demonstrated that 74 per cent of those questioned check social networks and emails before they start their working day.

Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager at Halifax Home Insurance, said: "We are a switched on nation, increasingly reliant on gizmos and gadgetry to help us stay connected and communicate."

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This is according to new findings from Juniper Research, which predicted more than 160 million individuals will be making such calls by 2017.

Representing a four-fold rise, this movement is being driven by considerable improvements with regard to both the underlying technology of the setup and to the user interface.

Jumper cable assemblies and other 4G-related phone components may therefore have important roles to play as the popularity of the service climbs.

Anthony Cox of Juniper Research - which aims to be one of the leading analyst companies in the wireless sector - said: "Mobile advertising per se is becoming mainstream but the model still needs to be adapted for mobile video calling for meaningful revenues to become available to service providers."

It was shown that despite freemium models and advertising becoming more commonplace in the mobile video calling market, the main barrier faced by the industry is revenue generation.

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Carried out by Halifax, the study showed 30 per cent of Britons say having a good broadband signal is a factor that is likely to influence whether or not they move to a certain region.

For those living in urban areas, this percentage rose to 32 per cent, but fell to 25 per cent for individuals residing in rural locations.

It was also shown that 20 per cent of survey respondents would be willing to pay more in a bid to ensure they enjoy faster internet speeds, with almost two-thirds of these admitting they would shell out up to three per cent more on a home for this.

Martin Ellis, economist at Halifax, said: "We are living in the digital age and as such more people are choosing to work from home … [and] it's a part of our everyday lives."

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According to findings from ABI Research, the market - which includes cables, fibre-optic and digital subscriber line services - reached $188 billion (£119 billion) last year.

This represented a seven per cent increase on 2011, while ABI's broadband carrier Market Data predicted this revenue will climb to $251 billion by 2018.

It was shown that cable broadband alone increased by six per cent in 2012, while fibre-optic recorded its strongest year-on-year growth - 24 per cent.

Jake Saunders, vice-president and practice director of core forecasting at the research firm - which was established in 1990 and operates from offices in Europe, North America and Asia - said: "The trend is expected to endure as the majority of operators are trying to offer lower prices to capture a larger market share."

He explained fixed broadband operators in countries such as Japan and South Korea are expected to reduce their pricing structure due to greater long-term evolution services competition.

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This is according to new predictions from Gartner, which estimated more than 50 per cent of apps deployed in 2016 will be in this form as manufacturers look to improve customer engagement and accommodate different styles of working.

Ken Dulaney, vice-president and distinguished analyst at Gartner - which was founded in 1979 and now has more than 5,000 associates - said that while mobility has traditionally been a separate consideration for professionals in the IT world, "it is now influencing mainstream strategies and tactics in the wider areas of technology enablement and enterprise architectures".

Cable assemblies and other phone components might therefore prove of increasing importance as mobility moves higher up the agenda.

Mr Dulaney added enterprises are now realising the need to ensure multiple platforms are supported, with the emergence of the bring your own device trend illustrating this need.  

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The telecoms giant will roll out the new system over the next three years, with speeds of at least 24 megabytes per second (Mbps) to be enjoyed by at least 90 per cent of homes in the region.

It will also mean almost all properties in the area will be able to make use of minimum speeds of two Mbps.

BT's winning contract bid is worth up to £29.75 million and it is hoped that the contract for the deal will be signed in March.

Councillor Nick Clarke announced the contract win at a cabinet meeting and compared not having broadband to going without water or not being able to use roads.

He stated: "It's intrinsic to our work. We recognised that comprehensive, superfast broadband is essential if we are going to continue competing on the world stage."

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Carried out by Strategy Analytics, the Wireless Device Strategies service report revealed shipments of these devices in America climbed four per cent annually from 50.2 million units to stand at 52 million at the end of 2012.

According to the study, demand for 4G smartphones and 3G feature phones were key drivers behind this movement.

Demand for phone components that are linked to 4G services - such as jumper cable assemblies - might therefore also be on the up.

It was shown that Apple became the top mobile phone provider after recording 34 per cent of market share - the first time it has ever held this position.

The technology giant was followed by Samsung with 32 per cent share of the market and LG with a nine per cent slice of the action.

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The company has significantly expanded the footprint of its fibre optic broadband network during the final three months of the year and is planning to invest £2.5 billion in its commercial super-speedy broadband rollout.

BT's aim is to bring the technology within reach of two-thirds of the country, with current subscribers of the fibre packages representing 16 per cent of the firm's retail broadband customer base.

As well as boosting its super-fast cable coverage over the October-December period, BT also saw take-up of the service expand, with some 250,000 connections being added, meaning some 1.25 million homes and businesses are now on this next generation of broadband.

BT's chief executive Ian Livingston commented: "Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK a broadband leader in Europe."

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The six men were found to have taken telephone and railway lines worth almost £715,000, with the criminal activity taking place in Hertfordshire, London, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Leicestershire, BBC News reports.

Between May 1st and August 30th 2011, the group were involved in the theft of more than 10,000 metres of copper cables, which cost Network Rail and BT hundreds of thousands of pounds to mend and replace.

Investigating officer Sergeant Joe McClenaghan said: "This type of crime ... is anything but victimless and we will do everything in our power to bring them to justice."

Simon Davies , general manager for cable and payphone crimes at BT - which serves customers in more than 170 countries - noted the gang's actions showed their complete disregard for the disruption their criminal activities caused for fellow members of the public.

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Conducted by Netmums, the survey revealed 97 per cent of parents believe it is not an issue for under-16s to possess such a device, with 67 per cent of those questioned admitting to buying their kids a handheld.

The results also showed just under half of these purchases were for youngsters aged 11 or under.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components therefore appear to be used by people of all ages who wish to stay in touch with friends and family at all times.

Netmums noted that while giving their child a mobile phone can make both the parent and the child feel safer, mums and dads should only encourage their little ones to use the devices for essential purposes.

Siobhan Freegard, founder of the website, said:  "As there is still conflicting evidence over whether mobile can harm children, parents need to balance their safety fears with concerns for their child's health."

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Carried out  by BT's specialist retail division BT Expedite and Fresca, the study revealed annual online sales climbed by 17 per cent compared to 2011's figures and by 300 per cent when judged against those recorded in 2008.

It was shown that sales were 70 per cent higher during the Christmas rush in 2012 than in the same period 12 months earlier, with a high rise in evening purchases made via mobile devices.

Phone components such as cable assemblies are therefore likely to have helped shoppers make their desired purchases on the go and regardless of their location.

The findings also showed that web-based sales on Mega Monday - the first Monday in December - and Boxing Day climbed by 70 per cent and Richard Vining, head of Fresca Commerce Platform performance at BT Fresca, said: "It's interesting to see just what a recent marketing phenomena Mega Monday in the UK and Cyber Monday in the US have been."

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BT believes would-be thieves cut a cable in Ploughey Road in a bid to make off with the valuable materials used in the line, with legal action likely to be taken if the criminals are found, the Oxford Times reports.

Villagers in the area have had to make do without web or phone access for more than two weeks as a result of the incident, with work to fix the damaged cable being hampered by poor weather conditions.

Emma Littlejohn, a spokeswoman for BT, explained that while the cable was cut, the perpetrators had failed to lift it out of the ground.

Ms Littlejohn stated: "We do appreciate the inconvenience this loss of service is causing and we are doing all we can to restore service."

The telephone company revealed it has received around 90 calls from people in the Upper Arncott region since January 7th.

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Local Conservatives believe such an upgrade is necessary in order for the area to become a centre for technological development, the Bath Chronicle reports.

Bath and North East Somerset Council has therefore been urged to apply to the government in an effort to secure funding for the move - an approach already taken by other cities of similar stature to Bath.

Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones stated: "Cities such as Bristol, Oxford, Cambridge and York are already investing in ultrafast broadband so it's crucial that a university city like Bath isn't left behind."

It is hoped that delivery of this service to the region will play an important role in making sure high-tech and creative industries view Bath as a place in which they hope to establish themselves.

The news comes after the Coventry Telegraph recently reported that properties in the Willenhall region of Coventry are to enjoy faster broadband connections thanks to a BT update.

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According to predictions from ABI Research, an increasing number of people will purchase the product this year for various reasons, including entertainment, improved productivity and greater convenience.

Components involved in 4G services such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore prove of great significance as consumers use tablets while on the move.

ABI Research pointed out support for the growth of the tablet market will be provided by the emergence of new products, greater adoption of the devices by business audiences and cheaper tablet options for buyers.

Jeff Orr, senior practice director at the research company - which provides quantitative forecasting trends in emerging technologies such as global connectivity - said: "The rate of innovation is slowing as tablet vendors augment their product portfolios to meet the needs of market audiences."

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This is according to Nielsen's 2012 Year in Sports report, which showed almost 60 per cent of smartphone and tablet owners accessed sport-related content on their mobile devices at least once a day during the first nine months of last year.

Such content comes in many different forms - such as statistics, scores and game highlights - and suggests jumper cable assemblies and other phone components are enabling sports fans to get all the information they need while on the go.

Indeed, the research showed that 12 per cent of smartphone owners and ten per cent of tablet users are checking these products more than three times a day for the latest sports updates.

The news comes after a recent poll commissioned by Newsworks showed 12.2 million adults in the UK are in possession of a tablet.

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According to new research commissioned by Newsworks and conducted by YouGov, 29.3 per cent of UK adults aged 18 or over who make use of online services now have a tablet they call their own.

This calculates at 12.2 million adults, while a further seven per cent of those surveyed said they intend to purchase a tablet before March this year.

Jumper cable assemblies and other components involved in 4G services might therefore be playing a key part in helping consumers make the most of their mobile devices wherever they are.

As quoted by Mobile Marketing, Rufus Olins, chief executive officer of Newsworks, said the tablet market is "exploding" at present, adding: "These devices haven't been around for long, but after an extraordinary Christmas this research shows nearly 30 per cent of the UK population now owns one."

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This is according to new estimates by ABI Research, which found smartphone purchases will account for 50 per cent of all handset transactions by 2014.

As a result, these phones will represent the largest handset segment in the world, with this proportion climbing to 69 per cent in 2018.

Cable assemblies and other phone components might therefore be in high demand as the popularity of smartphones continues to soar.

It was noted that this growth is being driven by Samsung, which saw its market share rise from eight per cent to more than 30 per cent in 2012.

Michael Morgan, senior analyst at ABI Research, which has offices in Europe, North America and Asia, said: "Barring an unlikely collapse in Samsung's business, even Apple will be chasing Samsung's technology, software, and device leadership in 2013 through the foreseeable future."  

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Located off the coast of Hartlepool, the facility is to see cables transporting power from a total of 27 turbines once complete.

And with one down, project bosses have predicted all of the generators will be up and running by spring, the Hartlepool Mail reports.

Electricity generation is set to get underway in the coming weeks once commissioning assessments on the new installation have been completed.

Christian Egal, chief executive of EDF Energy Renewables, said the creation of the new facility supports the firm's expansion of onshore wind farm capacity, which the organisation has been pursuing over recent years.

Mr Egal stated: "The installation of the first offshore turbine on our first offshore scheme is a landmark event for the company." 

EDF is committed to investing in low carbon technologies and this latest development demonstrates the organisation's continued backing of renewable energy, he added.

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Properties in the Willenhall region are set to benefit from the update in addition to those in Earlsdon, Foleshill, Tile Hill and Kenpas Highway, the Coventry Telegraph reports.

Preparations are also being made to carry out similar improvements in Cheylesmore, Radford, Binley and Allesley.

BT's £2.5 billion roll-out of the faster broadband programme should ultimately result in more than 1.43 million homes and businesses throughout the West Midlands taking advantage of the improved service.

The company is set to announce numerous other locations around the UK in the coming months that have been earmarked to receive upgrades similar to those seen in Coventry.

Earlier in the week, the Welsh government revealed details of a £39 million cash injection that it hopes will result in schools throughout Wales benefitting from quicker broadband connections.

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Jill Puleri, vice-president of global industry leader for retail at IBM Global Business Services, made her comments during the Socialnomics - Transforming the Way Retailers do Business in the New Social, Mobile and Digital World sessions at the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & Expo, Mobile Marketer reports. 

Ms Puleri explained companies have to embrace mobile and social due to changing technologies and the different ways in which consumers shop.

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore have an important role to play as users make the most of the new mobile platforms at their fingertips.

Ms Puleri noted demand in the retail world is changing on a daily basis, with the consumer taking control.

"It's time to start listening closely to this new breed of customers. They are powered by technology and bolded by transparency," she added.

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First minister Carwyn Jones revealed all learning institutes in the country will have access to the improved service following a £39 million cash injection from the Welsh government.

It is hoped that schools will be able to take advantage of the new setup in 2014, which should help to transform the way in which learning and teaching is provided in Welsh classrooms.

Secondary schools will make use of minimum speeds of 100 Mbps following the upgrade, while primary and special schools are guaranteed connections of at least 10 Mbps.

Mr Jones stated: "We want Wales to be a world leader in digital learning, therefore we need to be able to offer our schools fast, consistent and reliable broadband services."

He added Welsh learning establishments should have access to world-class broadband services that are both safe and secure thanks to this new investment.

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The technology giant has begun offering free Wi-Fi in the region, which should not only prove advantageous to residents and visitors, but also provide an opportunity for growth among mobile advertisers, Mobile Marketer reports.

Cable assemblies and other phone components might therefore have a key role to play in helping people browse the web on mobile devices while travelling in the region.

The new service will help to create the largest Wi-Fi network in New York, which should assist the city in its plans to become one of the world's major digital centres.

David Staas, president at JiWire in San Francisco, said of the Wi-Fi service: "We believe it will continue to grow and become a necessary commodity in major city buildings, airports, restaurants/cafes and venues across the country."

Mr Staas added an expansion of public hotspots should result in greater public demand for free, high-speed connections.

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This is according to the Online Christmas Activity survey from eDigitalResearch and IMRG, which revealed that of the 89 per cent of 2,000 survey respondents who headed online over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 30 per cent of them used their smartphone to do so.

Such a figure represents a climb on the eight per cent recorded over the same period in 2011 and suggests phone components such as jumper cable assemblies played an important role in helping people stay online during yuletide.

The findings showed 21 per cent of these individuals accessed the web via a tablet device, which was 13 per cent higher than the year before.

Derek Eccleston, head of research at eDigitalResearch, said: "When someone sees a product being advertised or something that catches their eye on TV, the first thing they are likely to do is to reach for their internet-enabled device."

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Compiled by think tank Policy Exchange, the document claimed a greater emphasis should be placed on making sure a higher number of Britons and small businesses can make the most of the web.

It was recommended that more effort should be put into ensuring the ten million people in the UK who have never used the internet get the opportunity to do so once current broadband commitments - which include a government promise that access to superfast connections will be granted to 90 per cent of Brits - are fulfilled in 2015.

Chris Yiu, director of digital government at Policy Exchange, which also serves as an educational charity, said: "The right person to decide how much speed your family or business needs is you - not the government."

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According to ABI Research, it is believed that shipments of these products reached 103 million in 2012 - and 2013 and 2014 are likely to see this movement continuing in an upwards trajectory.

Phil Solis, research director at ABI - a company that uses more than 70 research and advisory services to assist thousands of decision makers - said: "By 2017 we are anticipating 785 LTE million subscribers, up from 58 million at the end of 2012 - generating $14 billion (£8.72 billion) in annual service revenues."

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore prove of great importance as 4G LTE devices become increasingly favoured around the world.

It was noted that shipments of LTE-enabled handsets were given a sizeable boost in 2012 thanks to the popularity of Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones.

The findings revealed the majority of LTE-enabled phone purchases can be attributed to two regions - North America and Asia Pacific.

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Engineers from the organisation have made use of SmartWater as they hope to reduce the number of people targeting the materials from roadworks on the M62, the Huddersfield Daily Examiner reports.

It is hoped that the substance will be later found on recovered cables, the criminals themselves or the tools they use, which will enable authorities to not only capture the thieves, but also identify the original owners of the lines.

The agency pointed out a high proportion of the cable used for projects along the motorway are fibre-optic, which means they do not carry the same monetary value as other types of cable.

David Pilsworth, project manager at the Highways Agency, said the cables are vital for this stretch of road because "managed motorways use a range of technology such as CCTV cameras to monitor the carriageway for congestion and overhead electronic signs which display the variable speed limit".

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ABI Research praised the technology giant in its competitive assessment of the services, which ranked the distributors on implementation and innovation.

It was shown that Apple has flourished in this sector due to its large market share, its sizable inventory of titles, commitment to quality control and its effective approach to monetisation.

Apps on Apple devices therefore seem highly popular among consumers, with phone components such as cable assemblies likely to help people enjoy the applications while on the move.

Aapo Markkanen, senior analyst at ABI Research - which is a provider of analysis and quantitative forecasting trends - said: "Apple has done a great job capitalising on App Store's head start as an app distributor, [though] it should really start re-thinking the way it charts the top apps."

Mr Markkanen noted Microsoft should be praised for its ranking mechanism, which does more than simply use raw download figures.

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BT has announced the service is now available to premises in the centre of the city, with around 12,000 homes and companies joining up to the scheme, the Bournemouth Daily Echo reports.

This brings the total number of people in the region benefitting from the increased speeds to around 74,000, with this figure set to climb to more than 83,000 over the next 12 months.

Jon Reynolds, south-west regional director at BT, explained the initiative should give the local economy a sizeable boost, with towns usually standing to gain around £143 million and seeing the creation of hundreds of new jobs as a result of such a rollout.

Councillor John Beesley, leader of Bournemouth Council, stated: "Superfast broadband is an essential building block to economic recovery and growth. It gives our local firms a boost and brings us a competitive edge in attracting new businesses."

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Believed to have a 1.5-inch LED screen, the watch is being designed as a way to make phones even more accessible and easier to use, the Sun reports.

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore have an important role to play in an industry increasingly looking to make the latest technology available on the go.

The iWatch was conceived a few years ago and inventors are now hoping a new version called Pebble will be available for purchase at some point over the coming months.

"Pebble is a hands-free solution to determine why your phone is vibrating, without having to dig it out of your pocket," a reviewer of the product stated.

Users should be able to perform a number of tasks on the watch, including text messaging, sending emails, accessing Facebook and communicating with other devices through Bluetooth.

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The shot, which was taken by the agency's Mars Express probe - represents the first interplanetary message received by the deep space tracking station.

This facility is based in Malargue, Argentina, with the antenna dish first activated by the country's president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who did so via a remote link from the Casa Rosada presidential palace.

Jean-Jacques Dordain, director general of the ESA, said: "With the Malargue station, ESA becomes only the second space agency in the world to provide all-sky coverage for deep-space missions."

Shown in the picture are three large volcano domes on the surface of Mars, in addition to a number of canyons, while the daytime side of the Red Planet appears to be facing downwards.

It is believed the photograph took about 18 minutes to travel between Mars and Earth, which is a total of 203 million miles.

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The contract has been made under the government's Broadband Delivery UK programme, with the initiative set to deliver a fibre network to areas of the county currently not covered by commercial plans by making use of both public and private funds.

It is hoped that nine out of ten properties in Suffolk should have access to fibre-based broadband within the next three years, which should allow them to enjoy improved connectivity speeds.

Councillor Mark Bee, leader of Suffolk County Council and chair of the Better Broadband for Suffolk programme board, said he is proud to see the broadband campaign is on track to help everybody living and working in the county.

Cllr Bee added: "Improving access to broadband is going to help Suffolk's economy grow by as much as 20 per cent and create up to 5,000 new jobs." 

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The actions of the men caused significant disruption for train passengers in the area while also costing Network Rail between £450,000 and £500,000, the Oxford Mail reports.

This sum not only went towards repair work, but also as penalties to First Great Western for the problems caused for commuters on the route through west Oxfordshire.

Comprising of eight Romanians, the group was found to have been behind 22 incidents in Gloucestershire and the Vale of Evesham, where they targeted cables in order to sell them as scrap metal for a profit.

Judge Robert Orme stated: "These are clearly very serious offences of theft involving sustained, professional offending which require, in my view, a deterrent element in the sentencing."

Detective Inspector Andy Irwin-Porter noted the long sentences highlight why would-be thieves should think twice before stealing rail cable.

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Investigators from North Carolina State University have developed the lines using a liquid metal alloy that is crafted from gallium and indium.

This is placed into a thin elastic polymer tube and means the cable can be stretched up to eight times its length without snapping in two.

Dr Michael Dickey, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the learning institute, said: "Our approach keeps the materials separate, so you have maximum conductivity without impairing elasticity."

He explained the wires are more stretchy than the most conductive wires, while also being more conductive than the stretchiest lines available. 

Entitled Ultrastretchable Fibers with Metallic Conductivity Using a Liquid Metal Alloy Core, the research paper on the topic has been published online in Advanced Functional Materials, while the study was funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Career award and the NSF's Research Triangle Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.

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The Teesside Offshore Windfarm - which will see cables transporting power from 27 turbines once finished - is to be used as a base for EDF Energy Renewables, the Hartlepool Mail reports.

Despite work originally getting underway in February 2012, problems in the summer after the installation of the development's foundations resulted in the project being put on hold.

However, the energy company has confirmed work on attaching the turbines will begin before Christmas, with an EDF Energy Renewables spokesman noting: "As the project has moved into the winter period we have been reviewing the use of vessels for the installation of wind turbines on the Teesside offshore wind farm."

The representative explained the organisation has always known the restrictions that may be faced at the Port of Hartlepool and its navigation channel in particular.

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Ofcom revealed a number of organisations have qualified to take part in the bidding process, the winner of which will acquire the right to bring superfast 4G mobile broadband services to regions across the UK.

Phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore have a key role to play in the rollout of the service, which will lead to more airwaves becoming available in the coming years.

Everything Everywhere, HKT Company, Hutchison 3G UK, MLL Telecom, Niche Spectrum Ventures, Telefonica UK and Vodafone are to be included in the process and Ed Richards, chief executive of Ofcom, noted the auction is likely to be highly competitive.

Mr Richards stated: "New 4G services will stimulate investment, growth and innovation in the UK and deliver significant benefits to consumers in terms of better, faster and more reliable mobile broadband connections."

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This is the suggestion of new findings from ABI Research, which indicate people are choosing these phones ahead of devices such as handheld game players and digital cameras.

Uptake of phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore increase as mobiles continue to be favoured by consumers who use the products for different purposes.

According to the statistics, the impact of smartphone popularity is likely to result in annual worldwide shipments of handheld game players falling four per cent year-on-year, while global sales of cameras are expected to dip by more than 11 per cent.

It was noted that attempts to bridge the gap between portable CE devices and cellular-enabled mobile products have come in the form of new releases such as Sony's 3G Vita and Samsung's Galaxy Camera.

Michael Inouye, senior analyst at ABI Research, said: "Early sales of Sony's 3G Vita were quite strong, likely attributable to pre-launch bundles which favored the cellular version - more recent holiday bundles have since favored the Wi-Fi-only model."

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Officers carried out a series of raids to take the individuals into custody, with a scrapyard in the east of the city targeted after it was identified as the location where the lines were being converted for sale, the London Evening Standard reports.

It is believed the group were making off with up to three tonnes of cable for each job they carried out, which represents up to 400 metres of phone and internet lines.

Around 30 officers from the London Crime Squad, British Transport Police and Territorial Support Group carried out the raids after an investigation - under the name Operation Banfield - trailed the gang for six months.

Detective Inspector John Cracknell of the London Crime Squad said: "These men are suspected of having made tens of thousands of pounds worth of profit from the illegal trade in stolen metal."

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The money will be used to connect new sources of energy generation, in the hope that transportation of electricity and gas to homes and businesses will continue to be reliable.

One of the major projects proposed as part of the improvement is the construction of a subsea link connecting Scotland to England and Wales.

Lord Mogg, chairman of Ofgem - which is the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets and supports the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority - said the group's new price control system "delivers a sound regulatory environment that protects consumers by attracting the energy infrastructure investment that Britain needs at a fair price".

He added the setup provides a framework boasting incentives and penalties that should stimulate more effective operations from energy companies in the UK.

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It has been confirmed that Ainderby Steeple in North Yorkshire has become the first such community to be connected up to the new service.

Boasting download speeds of up to 80 mbps, the setup will result in 90 rural homes enjoying access to the network.

Ed Vaizey, communications minister, explained the government is investing a total of £530 million in such projects, with Ainderby Steeple being just the beginning.

Mr Vaizey stated: "Over the coming months we will approve the procurement of more than 40 rural broadband programmes, meaning that 90 per cent of UK homes and businesses will be connected."

The remaining ten per cent will be able to enjoy speeds of at least two mbps, he added.

A further £150 million is to be invested by the government into ultrafast urban broadband schemes, which could play a role in helping the UK achieve its goal of boasting the best superfast broadband in Europe by 2015.

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According to findings from ABI Research, this level reached a total of 81 billion by the end of September, with 89 per cent of these being downloaded from native storefronts located within the device's operating system (OS).

Components such as jumper cable assemblies might therefore be playing a role in enabling consumers to enjoy different mobile phone apps while on the move.

Aapo Markkanen, senior analyst at ABI Research, which provides analysis and forecasting regarding global connectivity trends and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia, said: "The current status quo is based on storefronts that the operating system vendors provide as part of the OS experience and there is no evidence that this would change."

The expert added that it currently makes sense for operators to only distribute apps when special circumstances depict this as necessary.

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According to This is Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Council is set to start work on revamping the internet connection in its region next summer after completing its procurement process.

The European Union has recently given the green light to the UK government's plan to invest heavily in the country's broadband network in order to provide every home and business with access to a superfast service.

This means local authorities can now begin the task of selecting a partner from the private sector to help them make this a reality in their area and the Northern Lincolnshire Broadband Project is well underway.

Councillor Neil Poole, cabinet member for policy and resources at the North Lincolnshire Council, told the news source: "This will enable us to have the best broadband infrastructure available."

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That is according to new research conducted by online resource Cash In Your Gadgets, which has indicated people could boost their budget for the upcoming festive period by having a clear out of their unused electrical items, Metro reports.

Indeed, 22 per cent of households across the country have a minimum of two broken or old mobile phones stashed away in drawers and the study indicated that individuals are potentially missing out on hundreds of pounds in additional income.

The vast majority of Britons use the jumper cable assemblies in mobile phones to stay in touch with friends and family, but many may need to ask themselves if they need more than one handset.

Ashley Payne of Cash in Your Gadgets told the news source: "My advice is to look after your gadget. When you upgrade your mobile phone for example, don't just leave it in a cupboard to get dusty, cash it in."

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According to Get Hampshire, the local authority has pledged to make a "very significant contribution" to the project that will see superfast internet installed across the county over the course of the next three years.

Ken Thornber, leader of the council, has told his colleagues that the body is now actively searching for a commercial partner to take on its broadband upgrading project and hopes to strike a deal at some point in 2013.

The official noted that while the final costs of the project have not been disclosed because of various "confidential, technical and financial issues", there is no chance of it being postponed or cancelled.

"The absence of broadband in some rural areas and its slowness in others is clearly hampering business growth," the news source quoted him as saying.

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During his Autumn Statement yesterday (December 5th), chancellor George Osborne confirmed the Conservative-Liberal Democrat alliance is to inject a further £50 million into its plan to roll out superfast internet in Britain's urban areas.

Therefore, 12 cities - including Brighton and Hove, York, Aberdeen and Coventry - are set to become connected to this vastly quicker service via new cables in the near future.

Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at online resource Broadband Choices, said this represents "great news" as it should accelerate the process of improving the UK's broadband infrastructure.

"Our reliance on the internet for business and leisure has grown faster than our outdated networks can handle," he added.

Government investment in superfast internet was first detailed in September, when the coalition pledged £114 million to roll out the service in Britain's four capital cities and other larger conurbations such as Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham.

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Oxfordshire County Council is willing to pay an eight-figure sum in order to install new cables and increase internet speeds by up to 1,000 per cent across the county, the Oxford Times reports.

The body is eager to make sure that a minimum of 90 per cent of households and businesses across the region are able to access a speed of at least 24 megabits per second (mbps) by 2015.

In an attempt to reach this target, the council plans to use public funds and a government grant to bring in a private company to significantly improve Oxfordshire's current typical broadband speed of nine mbps.

Councillor Caroline Newton told the news source such improvements in the region's broadband service are likely to be welcomed by residents and businesses.

"This is probably the one matter I get the most correspondence about, more than any other issue," she explained.

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That is according to new research conducted by the Daisy Group, which has revealed that the typical professional in the UK is spending at least an hour every day searching for and purchasing festive gifts for their loved ones.

The majority of people (66 per cent) said they see a bit of retail therapy at their desk as an ideal way to take a break from the day-to-day grind of their job, while 40 per cent stated they simply do not have time to shop anywhere else.

Meanwhile, 24 per cent of respondents felt more inspired in terms of present ideas when they are at work and many do not think they would get in trouble for shopping from their desk, as 39 per cent believe their boss knows this happens.

Kate O'Brien, marketing director for The Daisy Group, said such figures show a "shift change in shopping habits".

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The Loose Women presenter and former Countdown assistant is opposed to the overground structures being built near her property in the Bristol countryside, where National Grid is set to route high-voltage lines across a street that is home to several properties worth millions of pounds.

John Miles, Vorderman's agent, lives nearby and has organised a campaign to oppose the move, claiming the development will ruin the picturesque scenery in the area.

Mr Miles stated: "They should just dig it underground or link it with another cable they are burying not too far away."

National Grid said it will be too expensive to place the lines underground - but Mr Miles questioned why this is the case after significant advances have been made in how to transport electricity in the years since pylons were invented.

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Carried out by ABI Research, the study revealed the sector progressed by 8.6 per cent in 2011 to stand at a total of $9,079 million (£5,642 million).

This market relates to computer systems, procedures, software and tools used by telecommunication companies - and it is expected that investment in the field will result in the OSS industry enjoying sustained 3.3 per cent growth next year.

The figures suggest phone parts such as cable assemblies might also see marked uptake in the coming years.

Jake Saunders, vice-president for forecasting at ABI Research - which was established in 1990 - said: "As mobile operators strive to simplify their legacy OSS architectures and procedures, 2011, 2012 and likely through 2015 should see the benefits of 4G deployments and upgrades."

Mr Saunders added the sector should surpass $10,271 in 2017 following a peak of $10,768 in 2015.

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Carried out by Ofcom to mark the 20th birthday of the first text message - which was sent by British engineer Neil Papworth from his computer to an Orbitel 901 mobile phone - the study revealed more individuals text friends and family on a daily basis than speak to them in person.

The findings also showed this way of communicating is favoured most by children and young people, suggesting phone components such as jumper cable assemblies are helping many individuals stay in touch with their nearest and dearest.

Ofcom explained UK consumers typically send around 50 text messages a week, with a total of 150 billion texts sent in the UK during 2011 alone.

This is almost triple the amount sent in 2006, when 51 billion messages were recorded.

It was shown that texting is most popular among 12 to 15-year-olds, whose average of 193 texts a week is almost four times higher than the UK norm.

Moreover, this is around double the amount recorded last year, when 91 messages were typically sent by people in this age bracket.

James Thickett, director of research at Ofcom, noted texting was initially perceived as a niche service when it was first launched 20 years ago.

Mr Thickett stated: "But texts have now surpassed traditional phone calls and meeting face to face as the most frequent way of keeping in touch for UK adults, revolutionising the way we socialise, work and network."

He added people are also able to stay in contact with one another through a wide variety of communication tools.

These include social networking sites and instant messaging, meaning individuals do not need to use a mobile phone in order to send a form of text. 

The research also found girls tend to send more texts than their male counterparts, with 12 to 15-year-old females typically writing 221 a week.

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Carried out Telsyte, the study revealed nearly half of all mobile connections in the country will be 4G LTE by the middle of 2016.

The findings suggest uptake of phone components such as jumper cable assemblies might also jump over the coming years.

According to the Telsyte Australian Mobile Services Market Study 2012-16, fast mobile access Down Under is set to experience marked expansion, with 4G mobile device numbers to grow from one million in 2012 to 17 million in four years' time.

Foad Fadaghi, research director at Telsyte - which provides businesses in the disruptive technology sector with advisory services and strategic insights - said: "A combination of new handsets, strong carrier deployment of 4G services and mobile broadband as an alternative to fixed-line services is resulting in faster than initially expected uptake of 4G."

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The provider has been identified as the network builder of choice by both county councils - and it is hoped the move will bring high-speed internet connections to areas currently suffering from poor coverage, BBC News reports.

This project will form part of a wider initiative expected to cost in the region of £35.4 million, with half the money being invested locally and the remainder being put forward by central government.

A partnership between the Gloucestershire and Herefordshire local authorities has been named the Borders Broadband and they have also teamed up with Gloucestershire First and the government's Broadband Delivery UK unit to make the programme a success.

Councillor John Jarvis, leader of Herefordshire Council, explained the partnership should help in the bid to bolster fast broadband access, which will be increasingly important as digital services progress.

"The new network will transform the lives of thousands of people and businesses in rural areas by being able to do more online," Cllr Jarvis added.

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The company revealed plans for the facility - which will see cables transporting power from the structures to the local area - have been cut from 17 turbines to 14, BBC News reports.

This change has been agreed following community feedback and means the machines will be positioned at least 800 metres from the nearest houses, while they are to not exceed 126.25 metres in height.

As part of the new proposals, seven turbines will be constructed in the planning area of Winchester City Council, four in Basingstoke and three in Test Valley.

David Cumming, project manager at EDF, explained the group has considered the view of the local community and amended its plans appropriately.

Mr Cumming stated: "We have taken into account what has been said from local people in Whitchurch ... so removing the two northern turbines does reduce the impact of the scheme from Whitchurch."

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Through their broadband cables connection, shoppers are using their laptops and computers to get hold of the latest products and scouring the web for the best bargains.

Indeed, new findings from digital research company comScore have shown US retail ecommerce spending has increased markedly as people gear up for the festive season.

According to the study, the first 23 days of November saw $13.7 billion (£8.6 billion) spent online, which represented a 16 per cent climb on the same period in 2011.

On Black Friday alone (November 23rd), web-based transaction values reached more than $1 billion - a 26 per cent hike on the same day 12 months ago.

This amount made the 24-hour period the heaviest online spending day of this year so far and suggests many people look set to purchase their Christmas gifts via the internet in the coming weeks.

It was also shown that Amazon was ranked the number one online retailer on Black Friday, with 57.3 million people heading over to the site on the day.

This represented an 18 per cent rise on numbers recorded for the portal on the same date in 2011 and meant Amazon came ahead of Walmart in second place, Best Buy in third spot, Target in fourth and Apple fifth.

Gian Fulgoni, chairman of comScore - which positions itself as a preferred source of digital business analytics - noted: "Despite the frenzy of media coverage surrounding the importance of Black Friday in the brick-and-mortar world, we continue to see this shopping day become more and more prominent in the e-commerce channel – particularly among those who prefer to avoid crowds at the stores."

Mr Fulgoni said the high internet sales seen during Black Friday means the event can now be classified as a multi-channel marketing phenomenon, adding sales are likely to increase on other important dates going forward.

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Michael Brook, a technology journalist, explained this is the crucial element between the two systems, with 4G being up to 20 times quicker than its predecessor.

Components such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore be playing a role in facilitating the improvements, which include the ability to download a full music album in less than 60 seconds.

In addition, 4G users are likely to find they are able to download a feature film in ten minutes - markedly faster than the hour it usually takes with 3G.

Mr Brook stated: "Uploading ... videos will be much faster so it is much easier to do that on the move. 80 per cent of businesses are really keen to see 4G."

On top of the benefits relating to speed to be enjoyed through 3G, Mr Brook explained the service also enables people to send more data in one go.

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The provider has deployed the new technology - promising speeds of 10 Gbps - at the site of Cornwall-based engineering company Arcol UK, with the service being run on the same fibre and in tandem with the firm's existing 330 Mbps setup.

To achieve the improved speed, BT is using new fibre technology called XGPON, which has been created by electronics outfit ZTE in partnership with Openreach.

A direct fibre link from Arcol's offices to BT's exchange in Truro has enabled the business to become the first in the UK to make use of the improved connectivity - and it was noted that even faster speeds could be achieved if electronics were to be upgraded at user premises and at the exchange.

According to BT - which operates in more than 170 countries around the world - the line is not to be used at its maximum capacity because the limits of the computing and network equipment cannot physically be exceeded.

Ranulf Scarbrough, programme director for the Cornwall SuperFast Broadband Programme, said: "What is exciting about this trial is that these hyper-fast speeds have been obtained over the exactly the same fibre that carries BT's fibre broadband services today."

Mr Scarbrough pointed out the only alterations are being made to the electronics at either end of these lines.

By carrying out this trial, BT is demonstrating it's commitment to forward thinking and showing it is eager to progress even though there are currently no plans to deploy the technology, the expert observed.

He added: "A lot of this project is about future proofing – making sure that it's not just the fastest speeds today but that we can continue to be at the cutting edge for five, ten, 20 years."

According to Alun Morgan, technical director at Arcol, the industry is only just beginning to see what can be achieved at these speeds, with possible future benefits to come with regard to videoconferencing and using a cloud-based ERP system.

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New findings from the IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly PC Tracker have revealed shipments of PCs in Malaysia in the third quarter of 2012 dipped markedly in comparison to the second three-month period of the year.

According to the report, this fall coincided with tablets and smartphones being increasingly favoured by consumers in the area - suggesting uptake of phone components such as cable assemblies might also be set to rise.

Ng Juan Jin, market analyst for client devices at IDC Asia/Pacific, noted a lack of knowledge with regard to ultra slim PCs, coupled with apprehensions about cost, could be hampering sales of the device in the region.

However, the fourth quarter has seen the introduction of Windows 8 and its new touch functionality - and the expert added: "It is possible that end users may be able to justify paying a premium for a new user experience on ultra slim PCs over tablets."

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Entitled the Gateway Project, the renovation has been ongoing since April 2010 and should be finished in 2015 - with 1,000 jobs to be created as a result, the Express and Star reports.

More than 1,000 construction workers have been carrying out duties at the site, with all the power cables, water pipes and gas lines now laid, while 15 new lifts are being fitted and 37 escalators developed to provide access to all platforms in the station.

Ben Herbert, communications manager at the Gateway Project, said that while there is still a lot of work to be done at the station - through which 140,000 passengers travel a day - he is confident the team will meet its targets.

Mr Herbert added: "We expect to have workers at the station 24 hours a day, to make sure we can get the new concourse opened in April."

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This is the suggestion of new research from consumer measurement and information group Nielsen, which found people buying goods for Christmas are using smartphones and tablets in order to reap the benefits of mobile apps and daily deal sites.

Such a trend indicates individuals are keen to buy products on the go, suggesting phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could play a role in helping shoppers get hold of all the gifts they want over the festive season.

The survey revealed phone users are looking to retailer sites more than any other source as they hope to find the best vouchers.

Indeed, 54 per cent of those polled who have used a coupon on their phone or tablet obtained the discount from this type of portal.

John Burbank, president of strategic initiatives at Nielsen, said: "When it comes to seeking out deals, consumers are going to the most convenient, reliable sources."

Mr Burbank added: "This creates an opportunity for retailers and daily deal sites to streamline the process of gathering deals and coupons for users, ultimately increasing website and app traffic to drive sales."

The second most preferred source was found to be deal of the day sites such as Groupon and Living Social.

It was discovered that 31 per cent of users often turn down these avenues to find the best deals, with another popular option being daily deal apps.

For these, the findings showed smartphone owners are driving usage, with these individuals exceeding tablet users across all such apps looked at.

The most favoured of these was shown to be Groupon, with 91 per cent of users claiming they have accessed the app via their smartphone and 60 per cent doing likewise via their tablet.

Living Social claimed second spot with 48 per cent and 29 per cent respectively, followed by Google Offers with a respective 18 per cent and nine per cent.

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The organisation has five initial proposals for bringing in power from offshore wind farms and Wylfa B in the next ten to 15 years and is eager for people to approach it with any questions or concerns they may have, BBC News reports.

Current ideas include laying undersea cables to Deeside and burying power lines underground from Anglesey - but these approaches are likely to be much more expensive than using pylons and overhead wires between Wylfa and the Pentir substation, which is located near to Bangor.

Martin Kinsey, manager at National Grid, explained a final decision is yet to be made on the matter, adding: "This is all about consultation, we're here to listen to what local people have to say."

Mr Kinsey claimed the group - which is one of the world's largest investor-owned energy companies - believes a transmission line across Anglesey could be the best course of action, although underground cabling will be considered in places of high sensitivity.

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Collected by mobile coverage company RootMetrics, the data revealed less than half of the area is so far able to take advantage of the faster speeds promised through the service, BBC News reports.

According to the findings, 40.2 per cent of the locations selected for the evaluation had access to the network, with no coverage available in regions outside the centre of the city.

The results suggest mobile phone components such as cable assemblies may play a key role if 4G is to prove a success both in Manchester and throughout the UK.

It was demonstrated that the fastest speeds were found at indoor places in the metropolis - a point of contention raised by other network providers when EE first made public its plans for the 4G rollout.

The figures showed that 31 per cent of tests achieved speeds of more than ten megabits per second (Mbps), while nine per cent reached between six and ten Mbps, 18 per cent recorded three to six Mbps and 23 per cent hit 1.5 to three Mbps.

It was found that for test locations with access to 4G, users were typically able to make use of speeds of around 17 Mbps, while the average pace across all places featured in the assessment - including those where 4G was unavailable - stood at 7.6 Mbps.

Bill Moore, chief executive of RootMetrics, noted the findings are consistent with those seen in the US.

Indeed, deployments in America have been typically launched with 30 per cent to 60 per cent coverage - and Mr Moore stated: "Although EE's 4G service is much faster than any network currently available in the UK, our testing shows that 4G connections are not consistent even within a nominated area."

Mr Moore added: "Customers need to be aware of this as there will be an expectation of blistering fast mobile internet speeds whenever they use their phones."

EE has launched 4G in 11 major UK cities, with this number increasing to 16 by the end of 2012.

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Councils are therefore now permitted to begin laying cables for the provision of superfast speeds even if a network provider is yet to be chosen, BBC News reports.

Getting the go-ahead from Brussels represents an important step for the initiative because it is part-funded by the state - and culture secretary Maria Miller explained the green light should be great news for the UK economy.

Ms Miller stated: "Today's announcement means that we can crack on with delivering broadband plans, boosting growth and jobs around the country."

Wales and Surrey are to be the first regions to get the ball rolling for superfast connectivity, with Hereford, Gloucestershire, Rutland and Cumbria expected to follow suit with similar projects in the near future.

BT has been victorious in all auctions so far, although just a small number of local authorities have chosen their providers as yet.

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This is according to Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at Broadband Choices, who was speaking after his organisation revealed the results of its annual customer satisfaction survey.

Mr Baliszewski explained the home communications market is evolving all the time, with users not only wanting the best internet connections, but also the latest in home phone and digital TV services.

He noted independent studies like the one carried out by Broadband Choices - which was launched in 2005 - represent one of the only ways the true customer experience can be gauged.

More than 11,000 people took part in the 2012 Customer Satisfaction Awards, which aim to give householders the opportunity to offer their opinions on the service they receive, covering categories such as value for money, broadband speed, overall quality and customer service.

Mr Baliszewski stated: "The number of respondents to our survey has grown every year since we started in 2008 and with over 11,000 respondents this year it is clear how important these services, have become to the modern UK household."

Results of the study saw O2 crowned best for broadband and home phone customer service, quality and reliability, as well as being named best overall provider.

BT came away with recognition for its quality of router, extra customer benefits and online security features, while Sky TV emerged victorious in the digital TV fastest speed of activation, best range of channels, set-top box and overall digital TV provider categories.

Other awards were handed to Freesat for its value for money in the digital TV space and to Virgin Media for its achievements with regard to broadband speed.

Despite this, it was found that many people are still not satisfied when it comes to internet connectivity speeds.

Mr Baliszewski commented: "It is disappointing to see that frustration with broadband speed has almost doubled (to 31 per cent) since 2008."

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According to the Highways Agency, nearly 150 such instances took place on these roads in 2011-12, which was markedly higher than the seven thefts reported the year before, the BBC reports.

It was found that criminals are taking cables used for signs, cameras and roadside telephones as they attempt to sell the precious material on for profit.

Darshan Ubhi of the Highways Agency explained lots of new technology has been introduced to motorways in the area to make it easier to manage the flow of traffic.

Mr Ubhi said: "What's been targeted is the communications and more importantly the power cable that is feeding all of these devices."

PC John Martin of the Central Motorway Police Group explained the value of copper found in the cables has risen markedly of late and is currently very expensive.

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The body published plans that should enable the transition to take place, which will help to satisfy growing consumer demand for data on the move.

Such an approach could result in mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies playing an important role in making sure users have access to all the information they require through their device regardless of where they might be.

Ofcom has also made public findings relating to the communications infrastructure in the UK, which revealed each month sees 20 million Gigabytes of data consumed across the country's mobile networks.

This represents a climb of more than double the nine million gigabytes recorded in 2011 and works out as the equivalent of five billion music tracks being downloaded.

It is anticipated that demand for mobile data could climb to 80 times greater than today's level by 2030 - a leap that has the potential to lead to a capacity crunch in the sector.

To combat this, Ofcom said it is looking to provide extra mobile spectrum over the long-term and is putting together plans to support the release of future mobile services, which might include 5G.

Ed Richards, chief executive at Ofcom, said: "Within the coming months we will hold the UK’s largest-ever auction of mobile spectrum for 4G. However, that may not be enough to meet consumers' future data demands, which is why we are already making significant efforts to prepare to go beyond 4G."

Mr Richards explained it is the watchdog's aim to make sure the expected capacity crunch does not come to fruition, adding he hopes plans laid down now "can continue to support the inescapable growth in consumer demand and economic growth more generally".

It is anticipated that the approach will make use of the 700 MHz frequency band in the hope of harmonising spectrum planning throughout Europe and other parts of the world.

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BT has revealed its engineers will connect households in Devonport to the service in the coming weeks, which will take the total number of premises with access to the setup in Plymouth to around 76,000, the Plymouth Herald reports.

In addition, the next year should also see the expansion reaching St Budeaux and Plymstock, with 1.4 million properties to benefit from the rollout before 2013 draws to a close.

Jon Reynolds, regional director at BT South West, said: "As about a million UK households and businesses have already discovered, fibre broadband opens a new world to internet users and offers huge benefits for businesses and public services."

Mr Reynolds explained the delivering of the service to premises in Devonport should lead to companies enjoying speedier computer operations, such as file and data transfers, machine back-up and conferencing.

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The land is collectively known as the Epynt Commons and has gone up for sale, with those who are successful in their bid set to take ownership of more than 2,500 acres at a value of nearly £150,000, the BBC reports.

It is thought the land might be developed to build wind farms, which would likely see cables used to transport generated power to houses and businesses in the local area.

Owned by Tredegar Estate, the Epynt Commons can be sold in the same way any other land can, even though it is subject to grazing and access rights.

Horses, ponies and sheep are grazed on the four commons by around 230 people and the lands are believed to date back to medieval times.

According to Chester Master Property Consultants, the area could be ideal for wind farm development due to its strong wind speeds and high elevation.

Francis Chester-Master, director of the organisation, said: "It's an extremely rare occurrence for land like this to be marketed publicly and due to its interest to both local farmers and wind farm developers it is perhaps unsurprising that we are already receiving a lot of interest and offers.

"We would as a result encourage other interested parties to register their interest as quickly as possible to avoid missing out."

The land was purchased by the Tredegar Estate in 1984 and has gone on sale by private treaty following a number of guide prices.

These state that while lot one will set the buyer back £35,000, the second is worth £60,000, the third £25,000 and the fourth £25,000.

However, it was noted that those who take charge of the land may find it difficult to obtain building consent.

Kate Ashcroft of the Open Spaces Society explained this is because the region is registered common land, observing developers would require planning permission from the Welsh government's environment minister and the go-ahead from all the graziers. 

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BT set up the group to try and eradicate the behaviour - which has seen thieves attempting to steal valuable cables to sell on for profit - and noted instances of such criminal behaviour have fallen by 63 per cent in the last six months as a result, the Express and Star reports.

The initiative saw 40 staff brought together to work alongside the police to help indentify those responsible for the thefts.

Despite its success, BT warned the scheme has not prevented some people from still looking to lift cables and other precious metals.

Spokeswoman for the operator Amy Walker said incident levels in the area "have started to rise again in the past few weeks, with some very big cables being cut ... so it is not quite time to start celebrating".

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This is according to new findings from Juniper Research, which showed the number of people being sent these vouchers to their phones is likely to rise by around 30 per cent in 2013.

More than 500 million individuals are set to be benefit from the services next year, with phones components such as jumper cable assemblies likely to play a role in facilitating such growth.

The report - entitled Mobile Coupons: Strategies, Opportunities & Forecasts 2012-2017 - found integration of couponing platforms into popular social networking sites will be a key contributor to this trend, while Apple's recently launched Passbook should serve to speed up both coupon deployment and adoption.

Indeed, coupon providers such as Eagle Eye, Valpak, Yowza! and Codebreaker have come up with microsites and apps that send vouchers to the Passbook platform, while Valassis - a marketing services provider - has created a Red Plum Social Savings app that was built through the service.

Despite these positive findings, the study warned growth could be hampered by customer reluctance to upgrade point of sale (POS) terminals for authentication and redemption.

It was noted that such a trend might serve to create a bottleneck and lead to the deployment of mobile coupons being held back.

Dr Windsor Holden, who authored the report, said: "POS terminals can have a lifespan of a decade or more, so understandably retailers are wary about disrupting the terminal lifecycle and investing in new technology - whether NFC or barcode scanner - without being able to demonstrate a clear return on that investment."

The study showed companies are increasingly transitioning from using coupons in order to improve footfall to attempting to come up with long-term strategies that will allow them to develop strong relationships with their consumers.

In addition, offers might be tailored to specific individuals in the future using delivery and redemption data analytics.

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People in the part of Hanover Heights dubbed the 'fibrehood' area are among those to first sample Google Fiber, which promises speeds of up to one gigabit per second, the BBC reports.

The web giant said it is hopeful the new setup will lead to people spending more time on the net and trying out the different services available to them.

Steven Hartley, an analyst at Ovum - a research company - said the project in Kansas City is likely to serve as a form of test bed.

Mr Hartley stated: "This isn't the start of Google launching fibre networks all around the world. But it can use it to test how people use these networks."

More than 1,000 towns and cities originally applied to be part of the rollout when it was first announced in 2010, with Kansas ultimately picked as the winner.

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According to the figures from Gartner, purchases of these devices climbed by 46.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same three-month period in 2011.

In addition, it was shown that worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users stood at 428 million units for the spell, which was 3.1 per cent down on last year's third quarter.

Analysts at Gartner claimed the mobile market is showing positive signs going forward, with smartphones proving a key driver in this regard.

The findings suggest components such as cable assemblies may continue to play an important role in helping the industry go from strength to strength.

It was demonstrated that smartphones are continuing their role as a main contributor to mobile phone sales across the globe, with transactions for these products climbing to 169.2 million units during 2012's third quarter.

Anshul Gupta, principal research analyst at Gartner, said: "After two consecutive quarters of decline in mobile phone sales, demand has improved in both mature and emerging markets as sales increased sequentially."

Mr Gupta added: "In China, sales of mobile phones grew, driven by sales of smartphones, while demand of feature phones remained weak."

Replacement sales in mature markets, meanwhile, improved with the launch of a number of new devices during the three-month period.

It was shown that Samsung and Apple continue to hold sway over the smartphone industry, with the two manufacturers accounting for control of 46.5 per cent of the market.

RIM climbed to third position in the table behind the main two companies, with HTC snapping at its heels in fourth spot.

Nokia fell from third place in the second quarter of this year to sit in seventh slot by the end of the third quarter, although all brands have a fight on their hands if they intend on challenging Samsung or Apple for supremacy anytime soon.

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This is according to new forecasts from Gartner, which showed this outlay is expected to reach $743 billion (£468 billion) in 2013 - an escalation of 7.9 per cent.

In addition, it was revealed that IT spend in the region is on track to register 7.6 per cent growth for the remainder of this year.

It is anticipated that the devices segment in Asia Pacific will experience a 12.3 per cent increase in 2013 from this year's figure, totalling $229.7 billion.

This suggests mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may also enjoy significant uptake over the next 12 months.

Peter Sondergaard, senior vice-president and global head of research at Gartner - which acts as a partner to clients in 12,000 distinct organisations - said: "As global markets improve in 2013 and resume growth, Asia Pacific remains one of the bright spots of the global IT market, allowing organisations in this region to accelerate competitiveness."

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According to the latest data compiled by Strategy Analytics, this model overtook the Apple iPhone 4S to take the mantle of the best-selling smartphone globally for the first time during the third quarter of 2012.

This report shows that Samsung shipped some 18 million units of the device throughout this three-month period - a figure that represents an 11 per cent share of total smartphone sales.

Recently, the Galaxy S3 was named as Gadget of the Year and Smartphone of the Year at the Stuff Gadget Awards 2012.

Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics explained that the model - which is helped by jumper cable assemblies - has proved "wildly popular" with consumers and operators in all regions.

However, Mr Mawston added that its reign as the world's best-selling smartphone is likely to be short-lived due to the popularity of the recently-released iPhone 5.

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Figures published today (November 8th) by Geithner have shown that a total of around three million computer units were delivered across the UK during this three-month period.

This represents a 7.2 per cent fall on the figure recorded in the corresponding quarter last year and means that the British PC market has now experienced a drop in shipments in seven of the last eight quarters.

Behind this overall decline was a drop of eight per cent in the consumer PC arena and a six per cent fall in the professional market and Ranjit Atwal, research director at Geithner, said this is a snapshot of the future for computers that require cables to work.

"The PC market has not only lost its lustre but is now on an ever-declining trend. The challenge to get users to buy the next generation of PCs with Windows 8 is huge," he noted.

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The device fought off tough competition from the likes of Apple's iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab to land this prestigious prize at the Stuff Gadget Awards 2012 at the London Film Museum.

Stuff, which is the world's best-selling gadget magazine, also commended Samsung's Galaxy S III with its coveted Gadget of the Year and Smartphone of the Year gongs, ahead of rivals such as the iPhone 5.

The manufacturers of such devices rely heavily on equipment such as jumper cable assemblies to ensure their equipment operates smoothly and Will Findlater, editor of Stuff, said 2012 has been a "landmark year for technology".

"While Apple's gadgets have been exemplary, its competitors have made even greater strides - and the Galaxy S III ... shows that Samsung has made the greatest strides of all," he added.

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That is according to new research conducted by Everything Everywhere (EE) - a new network created by the merger of Orange and T-Mobile - which has found that 74 per cent of organisations want to adopt the service by this time next year.

EE launched 4G for the first time in Britain earlier this week (October 30th) by making the service available in cities such as London, Manchester and Liverpool.

It is likely that components such as jumper cable assemblies will be required to help users get the most out of this new network and it seems that firms are eager to take advantage of this significant technological advance.

The benefits of 4G have been highlighted by EE, as the organisation's survey found that 76 per cent of companies that have already started using it in the US have increased innovation as a result.

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The provider revealed the development is to pass two-thirds of premises in the UK during spring 2014, which is 18 months ahead of its initial target.

BT had aimed to reach this stage by the end of 2015 - but an acceleration of the programme means the project is comfortably beating its schedule.

The government has welcomed news of a possible early completion, as this will allow BT to carry on with its work trying to extend fibre to the remainder of the UK that is currently unable to benefit from the service.

As a result of this progression, the UK is likely to command a higher position on the broadband league tables and will assist the government in its efforts to have the best superfast network in Europe by 2015.

The news represents the second time BT has shortened the timescale of the programme - it previously changed the date of completion from the end of 2015 to one year earlier - and means the company will have the largest commercial fibre footprint in the UK once the initiative is finished.

This will cover around 19 million homes and businesses throughout the nation, 12 million of which have already been hooked up to the technology.

In achieving this, BT will overtake Virgin Media in the coming months to claim its place at the top of the tree.

Ian Livingston, chief executive at BT, said the provider's plans for broadband have fibre at its heart on both a local and national level.

Mr Livingston stated: "We plan to step up our efforts yet again to complete our commercial fibre rollout early as this will allow us to focus even further on the next exciting stage of our fibre broadband strategy.

"This will see BT working hand-in-hand with the public sector to extend fibre broadband to UK homes and businesses in the final third of the country."

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Carried out by eBay, the study revealed a lack of such a setup will cost £120 million in lost sales this Christmas, with slow connection speeds preventing many people from shopping via their mobile phones, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The findings suggest a wider rollout of 4G services could result in phone components such as jumper cable assemblies assisting consumers with their festive shopping in future and benefitting the UK economy as a consequence.

According to the report, nationwide 4G coverage would have increased yuletide sales from £373 million to £493 million.

It was shown that 55 per cent of shoppers are likely to use their mobile to browse for gifts this Christmas and 39 per cent will check prices and get gift ideas via their phone.

Clare Gilmarth, vice-president of eBay Marketplaces Europe, said: "Mobile devices have become virtual stores in our pockets, giving us the ability to shop anytime, anywhere."

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According to wind industry trade body Renewables UK, there was a 15 per cent rise in approval rates for small onshore initiatives boasting a capacity of less than 50 megawatts in 2011-12 when judged against figures for the previous year, the Financial Times reports.

The body stated: "For the first time in five years, the UK is seeing a rise in the amount of UK capacity approved at a local level."

It was shown that investment in offshore wind projects escalated by 60 per cent over the last year to reach a total of £1.5 billion, while onshore capacity approval climbed by almost 50 per cent.

This represented a record level and means cables will be transporting even more power from these facilities in the future.

In addition, Renewables UK revealed the last year has seen the amount of new wind farm capacity installed rising by around one-quarter. 

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The digital communications company revealed its service is now available for consumers and businesses in 11 major cities around the nation.

As such, components such as jumper cable assemblies are likely to play a role in helping users get the most out of the new network updates.

Olaf Swantee, chief economic officer at EE, said it is a landmark day, not only for his company but also for the UK mobile industry, businesses and users across the country.

Mr Swantee explained the 4G network will continue to grow stronger day by day, with the firm's £1.5 billion investment making it the first provider to offer mobile 4G in the UK.

"We have a pioneering and unique offer to customers across the UK – superfast speeds in the home, superfast speeds on the move and expert service on nearly every high street," he added. 

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Apple announced the revised fourth-generation device will see the tablet's traditional 30-pin dock replaced with the newer port used on the iPhone 5.

Pocket Gamer reports that as a result of the update, iPad owners looking to upgrade will need to replace their current accessories in order to use them with the new device.

Included in the product is a faster A6X processor, which should result in a doubling of the graphic performance seen with the iPad 3's A5X.

Despite the fact that the fourth generation iPad has a more powerful processor, the device still boasts a battery life of ten hours and retains the retina display of the iPad 3.

In addition, the new iPad includes a five megapixel iSight camera, as well as a high-definition FaceTime camera.

The updates have been announced as Apple also unveiled its new iPad mini device.

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This is the suggestion of the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide New Media Market Model, which found people are beginning to view their smartphones as their default gateway to the web, as opposed to PCs.

As such, it appears components such as jumper cable assemblies are enabling users to browse the net regardless of where they are.

The report showed the US is leading this migration, with Western Europe and Japan being around two years behind their American counterparts.

It was estimated that the number of people in the US using their mobile phone to log on to the internet will climb from 174 million to 265 million between 2012 and 2016, while the amount doing so via their PCs is likely to tumble from 240 million to 225 million over the same period.

Indeed, it was forecast that in 2015, more consumers in the US will use their mobile devices to use the web than through their computer - which will be the first time this has ever happened.

Karsten Weide, programme vice-president at IDC - a global provider of market intelligence regarding the information technology and telecommunications markets, which has more than 1,000 analysts working for it - noted there has been plenty of talk recently about how the future will see mobiles replacing PCs for internet use.

Mr Weide stated this change has already begun in the US, explaining: "The great PC exodus on the internet is happening because the PC was never truly a consumer product."

He added: "Many consumers use them because there was no better alternative. Now, with the huge and growing installed base of more user-friendly tablets and smartphones, there are.

Other findings of the research showed worldwide mobile advertising is likely to almost quadruple between 2012 and 2016, with business-to-consumer m-commerce spending across the globe expected to grow six-fold over this period.

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The provider revealed the improved connection is available to an extra 14,000 homes and businesses in the area, with Lavenham and Southwold among the latest communities to be involved in the scheme, the East Anglian Daily Times reports.

Residents can now enjoy download speeds of up to 20 Mbps, which is over twice as fast as BT's previous offering.

Mark Bee, leader of Suffolk County Council, described the news as exciting and said the future of the broadband network in the region is starting to take shape.

Mr Bee stated: "This development means that more businesses and households in Suffolk will be able to access faster broadband – but it's only the tip of the iceberg."

It is hoped that the Better Broadband for Suffolk programme will result in everyone in Suffolk having access to fast broadband within the next three years.

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This is according to Ofcom, which explained the move has ensured all homes in the nation have access to digital TV channels, while also freeing up extra capacity to assist in the delivery of 4G mobile services.

As a result, phone components such as cable assemblies could help increasing numbers of Britons experience the benefits to be had though the new and improved service wherever they go.

Ofcom said it will start auctioning the Digital Dividend - which is the airwaves formerly taken up by analogue TV - at the end of this year.

This switchover has come after more than 70 years of analogue broadcasting in the UK, while the last five years have seen the nation change from its five analogue channels to more than 70 stations through their digital sets.

Northern Ireland was the last to complete the move, which marked the end of analogue broadcasting stretching back to November 1936 and the culmination of a switchover process that first got underway in April 2004.

Ed Richards, chief executive of Ofcom - which is the communications regulator in the UK and oversees TV and radio sectors, postal services, fixed line telecoms and mobile provision - said: "The UK's switchover to digital has been a huge success. Not only has it created more TV choice for consumers, it has also freed up vital capacity that will be used to deliver mobile broadband services to 98 per cent of cities, towns and villages across the UK."

Mr Richards added that now the process of switching everybody from analogue to digital TV has been completed, Ofcom is turning its attention to "delivering the 4G auction as the next step in delivering new higher speed mobile broadband services".

The switchover began with a trial in Whitehaven in 2007, which led to the rest of the UK making the change region by region.

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Renewable energy firm Blue Energy has been loaned £10 million by the Co-operative Bank to build three Enercon E70 2.3MW turbines at the site, which will lead to the generation of 17 GW/h of power per year.

Cables will be used to transport electricity to 3,500 homes in the surrounding area, while the annual CO2 offset is likely to stand at more than 8,000 tonnes.

Guy Johnston of Blue Energy said the company is delighted to have been able to project finance the facility.

Mr Johnston stated: "The wind farm is due to become operational by the end of 2012 and will not only produce renewable electricity to local communities, but will create valuable jobs."

Renewable energy manager at the Co-operative Bank John Puddephatt added both businesses and community groups are realising wind energy schemes can act as viable power source alternatives.

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This is according to Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at Broadband Choices, who was speaking in response to news that EE has announced its new pricing details for the service.

Mr Baliszewski explained 4G will greatly improve the tablet experience for users on the go, adding people will no longer have to wait to get home before streaming their favourite TV programmes.

This development is likely to see components such as jumper cable assemblies enabling people to use their mobile devices regardless of where they are.

Mr Baliszewski said that now 4G has arrived, "it will be much easier to surf, download and work on your tablet on the move - this could lead to a boost in tablet sales ahead of Christmas".

He added that while UK consumers now have the opportunity to experience broadband speeds other countries have been enjoying for some time, they need to be aware of issues such as data allowance and pricing.

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The Loop network, which is 48 miles in length and spreads as far as Eccles and Oldham, was put into place in preparation for Manchester's hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2002, the BBC reports.

However, the lines were not used after the developer went into administration - and the system has now been earmarked as being key to the city's progress.

The council's Manchester Digital Development Agency has pointed out that making use of the Loop could enable residents and businesses to enjoy broadband speeds rarely seen outside of London.

Dave Carter, head of the agency - which is located in the Regeneration Division of the Chief Executive's Department - explained many companies in the area have been complaining about their a of access to the very best telecoms services.

Mr Carter noted that it can currently take hours for a firm to back up large amounts of data overnight, while the cost of superfast services in the UK is significantly greater than in other countries.

Failure to act on the problem might result in the growth of some smaller businesses in the region being constrained, while other companies could be dissuaded from setting up operations in Manchester.

Mr Carter observed: "The Loop opens up parts of the city that couldn't previously access superfast services and hopefully it will help existing business to grow and encourage more to open up here."

The Sharp Company - which is a collection of 54 digital creative organisations based in north Manchester - has signed up as the first Loop customer.

Sue Woodward, director of the project, said discovering the city is home to these unused cable lines is like a person finding they have been sitting on a pot of gold.

"We already had a state-of-the-art system and the Loop has boosted it a hundred-fold - we now have unlimited capacity," she added.

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Tessa Munt urged the National Grid to consider laying the lines beneath the surface in a similar fashion to that outlined in the Greenwire project, the BBC reports.

These proposals have suggested undersea cables could be used to transport electricity from wind turbines in Ireland to Wales - and Ms Munt believes the same blueprint could be adopted in Somerset.

She said: "Cables that go undersea could be cables that go underground from Hinkley to Avonmouth."

Plans to install pylons between Hinckley Point and Avonmouth were first unveiled in November 2009, but have attracted widespread criticism from communities likely to be affected by the development.

But despite Ms Munt - who is also MP for Wells - calling for all of the lines to be placed underground, the National Grid said the sort of technology required to do this is not suitable for Somerset.

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This is according to a joint statement from the government, Ofcom and a number of major mobile network operators, which claimed advances are in store for the speeding up of these processes in the 800 MHz frequency band left empty by the Digital Switchover.

EE, Three, Telefonica and Vodafone revealed they have worked alongside Ofcom and ministers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to create the company Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited.

This business is jointly controlled and represents one of the key institutions the four mobile phone firms were required to create in order to make sure the roll-out of 4G services is fast and simple next year.

The move is likely to result in 4G-related phone components such as jumper cable assemblies playing a part in users enjoying the benefits of the services sooner rather than later.

Andrew Pinder has been named interim chairman of Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited - originally named Mitco - and it is hoped the organisation will ensure that following the 4G deployment in this spectrum, households will continue to receive clear Freeview TV signals.

An auction is to be held in the near future for groups to bid for the 800 MHz spectrum and money raised from the event will be used to fund the 4G rollout, which is expected to take place in spring 2013.

Maria Miller, secretary of state for culture, media and sport, said: "The rollout of 4G is a huge step forward for mobile broadband services in the UK and will be incredibly important in driving economic growth."

Ms Miller - who is also MP for Basingstoke - added: "I am pleased that the mobile operators will be working together to ensure that no viewers lose their television services when 4G is rolled out."

She added these companies should also be congratulated on the setting up of the assistance scheme in such a short space of time.

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Virgin Media has announced the service - which is available in 72 stations throughout the capital - will not carry any extra costs for Tube passengers this year.

A total of 661,000 people are now enjoying access to the internet while travelling on the underground service and the news suggests components such as jumper cable assemblies are allowing people to make the most of their phones wherever they are.

Jon James, executive director of broadband at Virgin Media, explained the Wi-Fi service on the Tube has proven a big success so far, with hundreds of thousands of passengers making the most of the setup.

Mr James stated: "We're in positive talks with potential wholesale partners to ensure a fantastic experience for all Tube passengers throughout 2012 and beyond."

Some of the busiest connected Tube stations in London were identifies by the provider as Waterloo, Oxford Circus and King's Cross.

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Element Power has revealed plans to use 700 wind turbines in the Irish countryside to produce electricity for these households - and two large lines beneath the water may be used to transmit it, the Daily Post North Wales reports.

As part of the proposals, the Republic of Ireland would be connected to the National Grid at Pentir near Bangor and Pembroke in south-west Wales.

The initiative would be worth in the region of £6 million and be in addition to a scheme from energy firm Centrica that should see 440 turbines constructed off the north coast of Anglesey in the Irish Sea.

Element Power has named its project Greenwire and claimed any surplus power from Ireland could be used to provide ten per cent of the renewable energy target set in the UK.

The company explained the initiative has the capacity to save energy users in the UK £7 billion compared to what they pay through wind farms based in the sea.

It is also hoped that the Greenwire plan could result in pressure for on-shore turbines in Wales - which have courted plenty of controversy of late - being eased.

Tom Cowhig, chief executive of Element Power Ireland, explained Ireland has a great opportunity to capitalise on the UK's energy requirement.

Mr Cowhig claimed it makes "perfect sense" for the country to take advantage of this turn of events, as geographic location will allow Ireland to develop an export industry.

He added: "In anticipation of getting UK grid connection, the company has been working in Ireland over the past two years identifying potential wind farm sites, speaking with local authorities, working with environmental consultants and reaching agreements with land-owners."

It is anticipated that renewable energy can be exported to the UK by 2018 and Mr Cowhig observed: "We also spent considerable effort identifying the best grid points in Wales."

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Work on the Moyle Interconnector, which is owned by Mutual Energy, cost a total of £31 million last winter and the utility regulator revealed consumers are being charged £14.5 million in costs associated with the upgrade, the BBC reports.

It is believed that work on the cable - a line that has been ensuring a cheap and safe supply of electricity between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK for ten years - has resulted in costly lost sales.

Economist John Simpson noted: "We have an obligation to Mutual Energy as electricity consumers indirectly to make up any shortfall in their revenue, otherwise they won't be able to pay the cost of their borrowing."

Mr Simpson explained the extra charges were detailed in an agreement made more than a decade ago when Mutual Energy was set up.

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BT has revealed the fibre broadband is available to more than 23,000 homes and companies in the town, which means they have joined the 11 million premises already taking advantage of the network, This is Scunthorpe reports.

John Anderson, regional director for Yorkshire and the Humber at BT, said the advent of this service in Scunthorpe acts as a fillip for businesses and homeowners in the region.

Mr Anderson stated: "It will enrich people's lives and bring a much-needed boost to businesses in these economically challenging times."

As a result of the upgrade, local firms are likely to find their employees have more opportunities to work flexibly, while homeowners could be able to send and receive large data and video files almost instantly.

Mr Anderson added computer systems will also be better backed up and videoconferencing will be of a higher quality thanks to the development.

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Carried out buy Docmail, the study revealed 70 per cent of employees are communicating with their mates throughout the day, even when they are supposed to be working.

Phone components such as cable assemblies therefore appear to be performing a useful function for individuals looking to keep abreast of all the latest goings-on in their social circle no matter what the hour may be.

The survey discovered more than one-quarter of workers often chat to their pals when they should be getting on with their job, while 45 per cent of respondents claimed they only occasionally interact with friends during office hours.

And it is not just by speaking on the phone that people are keeping up-to-date about what their nearest and dearest are up to, as it was shown that 65 per cent of 18 to 35-year-olds communicate with their buddies electronically.

Typically, someone in this age bracket will send 140 text messages a month to friends and family, as well as conducting 72 interactions on social networking site Facebook and pinging across 40 emails.

Dave Broadway of Docmail said: "It's clear to see that there is a heavy reliance on digital communication and that for the most part this enhances and adds value to our friendships.

"But the results show that many of us feel we rely on it too much and that it's actually changing the dynamics of our relationships."

More than 2,000 adults were questioned as part of the study and it was found that around one-third of them never go an hour without communicating with their friends, be it via telephone or computer.

However, the findings also suggested people are becoming less reluctant to speak on the phone, with many employees admitting they attempt to push conversations towards email in order to avoid talking to another person down the line. 

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Commissioned by Cuticura Anti Bacterial Hand Wash, the study revealed two-thirds of toilet breaks are seeing individuals using some form of technology when in the cubicles, Digital Hub reports.

More than 2,000 adults were questioned as part of the survey and it was shown that more than one-third tend to take their phone to the loo.

The findings suggest phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore be enabling people to text friends, send emails and play games while in the lavatory.

In addition, the poll revealed one-in-eight of those questioned regularly use a tablet when in the restroom - a practice that is enabling ten per cent to keep up with the goings-on in the world of sport and four per cent to watch films.

It was shown that while 16 per cent enjoy using their phone in order to play games on the toilet, one-in-20 take a 3DS or PSP along with them for a fuller gaming experience.

A spokesperson from the hand wash company explained trips to the loo have moved on from newspapers and crossword books, with people choosing iPads and smartphones to keep them company.

The representative stated: "The study revealed that men are more likely to need a distraction, but it seems both men and women are reluctant to be parted from their gadgets, even when nature calls.

"However, to prevent the spread of unwanted bacteria, we still need to wash our hands and regularly clean gadgets such as mobile phones."

According to the study, men are more likely to use technology in the WC than their female counterparts, with 70 per cent of males admitting they do so, compared to 57 per cent of women.

Despite this, ladies are more inclined to ring up or text a friend while relieving themselves, with ten per cent checking their social networking site when in the restroom.

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This is according to new figures from United Nations agency the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which found there are almost as many such deals as there are people on the planet.

Entitled Measuring the Information Society 2012, the report showed almost one billion subscriptions were in China.

The findings suggest phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could be playing an important role in the everyday lives of people across the globe.

Brahima Sanou, director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at ITU, noted: "The surge in numbers of mobile-broadband subscriptions in developing countries has brought the internet to a multitude of new users."

Mr Sanou added, however, that despite this downward trend, prices in many low-income countries have yet to fall. 

The findings also revealed that around one-third of the earth's population were users of the internet by the time 2011 drew to a close.

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A major power cut was caused by the incident, which saw a would-be thief attempting to make off with valuable cables from a site near the B3057 at Stonehills, Fawley, the Southern Daily Echo reports.

Many properties in the Waterside area were left without electricity following the incident - and a police spokesman said the criminal was likely to have hurt his or herself at the time.

A ladder and scaffolding pole were taken by the offender to the site, where they then attempted to turn off the main power by climbing a wooden pylon.

The representative added: "The power was not isolated and when the scaffold pole hit the power an explosion occurred and cut power to the area."

It is thought that this incident - which took place in the early hours of last Sunday (October 7th) - would have burned the hands of the thief.

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This is according to new findings from Juniper Research in its report Mobile Payments for Digital & Physical Goods: Opportunity Analysis 2012-2017.

It was predicted that the number of consumers buying goods through their smartphones and tablets will rocket by almost 50 per cent in the next three years.

Such movement suggests phone components such as cable assemblies might therefore have an important role to play as uptake begins to grow.

According to the study the predicted 393 million user numbers anticipated in 2012 will escalate to 580 million by the time 2014 draws to a close.

It was noted that such a trend is being driven by consumers becoming more confident when using their handhelds to browse content and making payments via the method.

The findings also highlighted the fact mobile devices are serving as an increasingly important eRetail channel.

As such, many retailers have noted payments made through mobile devices are taking up a greater proportion of their online transactions.

It is also anticipated that people will begin using these products to carry out regular transactions of a higher value - such as the weekly shop - which will result in the typical size and scale of purchase escalating significantly.

Despite this trend, the report from Juniper Research - which was founded in 2001 - warned growth could be stifled as a consequence of retailers failing to have sites that are optimised for transactions of this type.

Dr Windsor Holden, who authored the report, stated: "Consumers increasingly expect to be able to buy their products and services via their smartphones and tablets."

He added: "Companies which do not offer this option face falling behind their competitors."

It was also shown that reservations are still held by consumers with regard to security when buying goods through their phones - although few users are attempting to address this by purchasing security solutions.

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Conservative politicians said they support the plan - and land situated west of Dublin has already been found that could be used to construct more than 700 turbines, the Independent reports.

It is hoped these machines will be able to power over three million houses - around ten per cent of renewable energy targets for the UK - by 2010.

The scheme has been called Greenwire and was thought up by Element Power, a company in the US.

Mike O'Neill, president of the firm, noted: "From the Tory side, this is something that addresses their concerns about further onshore wind farm development, while at the same time bringing them closer to green growth."

Mr O'Neill added greater emphasis is placed on the economic growth opportunities brought by wind farms by people in Ireland as opposed to fears about their construction.

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This is the suggestion of Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at Broadband Choices, who explained people need quick connections because they are increasingly choosing to work from home.

Mr Baliszewski noted businesses also require top speeds as they look to establish an online presence.

The comments come in response to the government's announcement that Britain's broadband could become the fastest in Europe by 2015 thanks to a £114 million investment in such services across ten cities in the UK.

Mr Baliszewski observed any investment in these developments represent good news, adding: "Especially for people who are in towns that are yet to be connected but will be connected to fibre optic soon, it's very exciting."

A number of the biggest brands are currently pushing ahead with fibre optic rollout, he stated, which should facilitate even greater uptake of the faster services.
 

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According to ABI Research figures, the cost of the former is around 20 per cent higher than the latter, although this is likely to change as the 4G market becomes more competitive.

Operators will be eager to increase their 4G market share as prices for enabled devices are reduced - and phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could play an important role in facilitating this.

Marina Lu, a research associate at ABI - which was established in 1990 and now has more than 70 research and advisory services - noted: "4G technology has given operators not just greater download speeds, but also greater capacity. Therefore there is a degree of price elasticity."

Ms Lu explained providers have to ensure they will enjoy greater overall returns before deciding to cut tariffs or boost data quotas.

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Sofant Technologies, using years of research and development at the University of Edinburgh, has come up with the tiny device, which it hopes will eliminate dropped calls and short battery life on these products.

It is hoped that global smartphone manufacturers will license the design, with the firm anticipating a turnover of more than £10 million after five years.

Sergio Tansini, chief executive officer of Sofant - which is a spinout of the learning institute - stated: "New communication protocols, such as LTE and 4G, mean more pressure than ever on existing antenna technology, further impacting smart phone performance and user experience."

Mr Tansini explained those using smartphones and tablets will expect to use their phones for calls even when downloading emails, uploading videos or streaming data - and the new miniaturised steerable antenna will go some way to boosting user experience going forward.

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The digital communications company revealed yesterday (October 3rd) that the devices have gone on sale at Orange and T-Mobile stores - brands run by EE - while customers of the two providers can also get hold of the products online or via telesales.

These phones make use of the latest industry advancements and mean components such as jumper cable assemblies may be facilitating greater 4G use sooner rather than later.

Consumers can now buy a number of 4G-ready devices on Orange and T-Mobile price plans. These include the Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE, Huawei Ascend P1 LTE and HTC One XL, which will join the recently-launched iPhone.

These individuals will have the choice to move across to the new 4G EE service or stick with their current 3G network once the superfast EE brand is introduced in the coming weeks.

Pippa Dunn, chief marketing officer at EE - which has a customer base of 27 million for its mobile and fixed line services and provides 2G coverage through its mobile setup for 99 per cent of the UK population - said: "We're delighted to now be offering our customers a range of 4G-ready smartphones to choose from.

"Not only can they use their phones straight away on the UK's biggest 3G network, but they can also have the opportunity to be amongst the first to benefit from superfast 4G mobile speeds when we launch our EE brand on October 30th."

EE's 4G-ready smartphone range will also be bolstered by the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE.

This phone boasts an advanced S-Pen that - in combination with S Note, S Planner and Air View features - aims to make it easier for users to carry out everyday tasks on their handheld.

These include sending emails and anointing documents, while the 5.55-inch high definition Super Amoled display should benefit people who want to use their phone to read on the go.

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According to the regulator, the advances that have taken place mean such setups across the nation could be rolled out during the first half of 2013 thanks to the 4G auction being on course to get underway this year.

As a result, phone components such as cable assemblies could soon be helping users make the most of all the latest technology through their device.

Ed Richards, chief executive at the communications regulator, explained the watchdog has worked with the government and the telecoms industry to make sure there are no delays in the process, claiming the progress is great news for consumers who will not have to wait long to benefit from the new services.

Mr Richards stated: "Ofcom's objective has always been to release the spectrum as early as possible and we remain focused on starting the auction by the end of the year."

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This is according to electronics specialist Binder, which explained it is now providing shielded and unshielded field wireable cable connectors with solder contacts to secure suitable contacting.

Released as part of the 713 series, the M12 12 pole products include offset soldering levels.

Binder noted that prior to the development, contacts used to be employed on one level - a factor that made soldering more difficult to achieve successfully.

To address this, the company has provided the three inner contacts with a longer soldering area, which should make the process easier to carry out.

Binder - which has been in operation for more than 50 years and supplies high-quality circular connectors and cordsets to customers around the world - explained there will be no change in price following the alterations, adding the connectors fulfil the IP67 when fully mated and locked.

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Consumers are not only using their laptops to find the most cost-effective deals, however, as they are increasingly buying goods on the go thanks to developments in smartphone technology.

Jumper cable assemblies and other phone components are therefore likely to be facilitating greater online purchase numbers as people use their handheld devices to order products regardless of their location or the time of day.

Paul Allen, editor of Computeractive - a home computing magazine published fortnightly that aims to improve technology accessibility for all ages - has noted the internet has made individuals more willing to go in search of the best available deals.

Mr Allen explained that before the emergence of online shopping, people were limited to the high street and were required to either telephone stores in order to check the cost of goods, or travel to the outlets in person.

"Whereas with the internet you can do a search not just for the UK, but shops all around the world to see if you can get a better price," he added.

As a result of the migration to online sources, retailers and businesses are increasingly looking at the opportunities to be had by developing their presence on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Such an approach can enable consumers to engage with different brands, Mr Allen pointed out, noting the best way for companies to benefit from these sites is to use them as a two-way conversation.

The expert suggested firms should have employees whose role is to deal with these channels, adding: "The benefit there is social media allows companies to have a more human face."

By taking their business to these sites, individuals using the portals - be it those who log in through their laptop or use their smartphone to access the web - may be more likely to respond to the adverts and messages they see.

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The provider revealed its HomePhone and Broadband line rental costs will not change until October 2013, with both new and existing customers set to benefit.

Jeremy Woodrow, head of Telecoms at Post Office, noted: "At a time when other providers are announcing price increases, our new price guarantee will provide customers with the added assurance that our prices ... will be maintained for 12 months."

Mr Woodrow explained research carried out by the organisation - which has around 11,800 branches - has shown that 45 per cent of internet users in the UK have never switched their broadband supplier.

He said now could therefore be a good time to shop around for the best available deal, as household costs continue to rise, adding it is a simple process to change providers.

Customers of Post Office will also find they can pay their bills in cash without facing a financial penalty - a benefit no other company provides.

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The local authority revealed it will spend £2.5 million to make sure the rollout of improved internet connections - which are being made by BT - will lead to the creation of new jobs in the region and facilitate business growth, the Times & Star reports.

It is hoped that 90 per cent of homes and companies in Cumbria will be able to benefit from speeds of up to 30 Mbps in the near future.

Alan Cook, programme manager of Connecting Cumbria, said business support will be boosted by the £2.5 million cash injection from the local authority.

Mr Cook stated: "It will make businesses aware of the ways broadband can give them real benefits."

The rollout of the new broadband service is expected to begin in 2013, with BT hoping to complete the development sometime the following year.

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St Andrews University would like six 100-metre high turbines positioned at Kenlys Farms in order for it to power itself.

However, members of Fife Council's North East Fife area committee have backed a recommendation from officials that will lead to the final decision coming through the national appeals process, the Courier reports.

Planner Sharon Dorward said the development will result in the landscape being altered significantly, with historic settlements near St Albans also affected.

Ms Dorward stated: "While the proposal would provide economic benefit and would assist in meeting the overall Scottish government energy targets ... this does not outweigh the significant detrimental impacts identified."

In addition, the planner noted the university is yet to clarify just how the turbines will be connected to the national grid, with the nearest substation located around 5 km away.

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This is according to new research from Broadbandchoices.co.uk, which found good internet speeds are more important for homebuyers than off-street parking and access to local amenities.

The study revealed one-in-ten people on the lookout for a new dwelling have passed up the opportunity to buy a house because it does not offer the broadband speeds they require.

In addition, one-in-five survey respondents claimed the internet service is one of the factors they take into consideration when choosing a new abode.

More than 2,000 homebuyers were included in the study, which was carried out with the help of property expert Henry Pryor.

It was found that people are becoming more concerned about good broadband cable connections than they are regarding access to the local pub and proximity to the nearest doctors' surgery.

The research also revealed 19 per cent of new movers arranged an internet provider before getting their gas and TV services set up, with finding an electricity supplier emerging as the only duty deemed more urgent.

Dominic Baliszewski of Broadbandchoices.co.uk - which was launched in 2005 and powers more than 50 leading comparison services - noted: "When it comes to buying a property it seems that it's more a case of broadband, broadband, broadband than location, location, location."

Mr Baliszewski explained a fast internet connection has emerged as something people cannot live without, meaning it is no surprise new homeowners are prioritising it as much as running water and central heating.

He stated: "It's easy to check broadband speeds in a specific area so we'd urge potential home buyers to do this rather than be left disappointed."

The research comes after the UK government recently revealed it will be investing £114 million in broadband access in numerous cities around the nation to make sure Britain enjoys the fastest connection in Europe by 2015.

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This is the finding of new research from McAfee, which showed 82 per cent of British five-year-olds are able to scour the web through a computer, smartphone or tablet, the Daily Telegraph reports.

To compile the data, the security firm polled 2,000 parents with children aged five to 15.

Such widespread use of broadband cables networks among the young offers up a distinct contrast to internet use among older generations, with official government statistics suggesting 71 per cent of those over the age of 75 have never surfed the world wide web.

However, McAfee raised concerns that many young people using the net are doing so without supervision. 

It was found that one-quarter of five-year-olds who are permitted access to the web are left to their own devices when doing so.

Raj Samani, European chief technology officer at McAfee, noted: "Children are increasingly technology savvy, yet their perceptions of danger are not fully developed."

Mr Samani explained mums and dads need to take their time and educate their kids about the dangers they might encounter online.

He added parents also need to make sure "they have the appropriate blocks and controls installed on any device that might be used by a child".

The issue of child security on the internet and parental controls on computers is one that is increasingly coming to the fore.

Government consultations are taking place regarding measures that might result in broadband providers being required to impose filters that block adult content until the subscriber requests that these guards are removed.

It has also been suggested that this problem will not be solved by using software - such as that developed by McAfee - designed to block access to adult sites because parents are not doing their bit to help.

Mums and dads might either lack the technical ability to take responsibility for such matters or are simply unwilling to do so.

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This is according to leader of Hampshire County Council Ken Thornber, who said he would like to see improved internet connectivity delivered across the region as soon as possible, This is Hampshire reports.

Councillor Thornber explained the local authority is committed to finding a company that is able to provide the required broadband service, noting the search should commence in October this year.

"But issuing this technology is subject to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport receiving the required state aid from the EU," he added.

More than 14,000 registrations have been handled by the council from homeowners and businesses in the area who would like to see faster broadband connections introduced in the region.

Cllr Thornber observed 80 per cent of properties in Hampshire should be benefitting from this by 2015.

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New findings from ABI Research have shown that the problem of malware on mobile devices is growing as a result of games, productivity apps, social networking and financial tools all making their way onto the platform.

Products such as jumper cable assemblies may be playing a role in facilitating greater smartphone uptake around the world - and the investigation suggests the security market could be set to follow this trend.

According to the research, there are a number of threats facing vulnerable devices, including spam, loss, theft, spyware, Trojans, aggressive advertising and data breach.

It was found that unique malware variants escalated by 2,180 per cent between the first quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2012, which took the total number to 17,439.

As a result, the value of the global market for mobile application security is expected to reach $398 million (£246 million) by the time 2012 draws to a close, with revenues coming from paid apps, partnerships with manufacturers and operators, dataset sales and white label deals.

Calculations made by ABI Research found more than 130 billion downloads of mobile security apps have so far been made.

Michela Menting, senior cyber security analyst at the research company, noted: "With the increasing popularity of smartphones, mobile threats are on the rise. This has implications for security at the corporate level as well as for individual privacy."

Ms Menting explained there are numerous vendors offering their wares throughout the mobile application security market at present.

She stated: "The priority now for end-users is understanding the issue at hand and finding the right offering that best suits their needs."

ABI Research - which has offices in North America, Europe and Asia - pointed out there are a number of companies currently making waves in the industry, including Avast Software, Lookout and AVG Technologies, whose services target malware, privacy and theft issues. 

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Police have appealed for information after it emerged thieves made off with lines worth around £5,000 from the incident, which took place at the open section of the Aggregate Industries site at Landkey, the North Devon Gazette 24 reports.

A total of 150 metres of cable was taken by the criminals, who cut into 415-volt lines in order to come away with the material.

DC Michael Dean of Devon and Cornwall Police urged anyone who knows anything about the incident, or has been offered cabling recently, to get in touch with the police as soon as possible.

He stated: "To cut into live cabling is obviously extremely foolhardy and could have had disastrous consequences for those involved."

It is believed that the thieves used bolt croppers to slash through the lines between Friday (September 21st) and Sunday.

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Michael Silver, vice-president and distinguished analyst at Gartner, observed the escalating popularity of the devices is having a marked impact on the workplace, with personal computers (PCs) no longer being the only big office product.

Greater use of smartphones in working environments suggests phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may be playing an increasingly important role in enabling employees to fulfil their duties in the way they want to.

Mr Silver was speaking in response to a new statement made by Gartner, which claimed Microsoft is gambling with Windows 8 over the next few months - yet it is a risk the company has to take.

According to the IT research and advisory firm, Microsoft needs to make efforts to stay relevant in an industry where new mobile devices and experiences are coming out all of the time.

Mr Silver stated: "When the PC dominated personal computing by providing a single device for messaging, internet access, gaming and productivity, Windows was a powerhouse for Microsoft.

"However, smartphones and tablets, led by the iPhone and iPad, have changed the way people work, making the PC just one of several devices people use. The PC is increasingly simply a peer with other devices."

The industry expert explained Windows 8 will see Microsoft adding tablet interface to Windows in an effort to address the excitement of the tablet market.

Steve Kleynhans, research vice-president at Gartner - which was founded in 1979 and is now the partner to clients in 12,000 distinct organisations - noted the computer giant is entering a new era at present, with the technology underlying Windows 8 set to last for a long time. 

The RT era is now taking over the NT era, which began in 1993 and is only just beginning to fade, Mr Kleynhans pointed out, adding Microsoft cycles tend to last around 20 years each.

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To mark ten years of its broadband campaign, the organisation has published a policy paper entitled Broadband Fit for Rural Growth, which has recommended the setting up of a strategic alliance with other interest groups.

Harry Cotterell, president of the CLA, noted around 15 to 20 per cent of individuals living in the UK countryside are yet to enjoy internet connectivity of two Mbps - the government's benchmark speed.

Mr Cotterell stated: "Broadband acts as an economic driver for rural businesses as well as helping the social development of rural communities."

He explained there is still a lot of work to do to ensure improved broadband coverage is universal, noting the government needs to do more to help rural areas meet their connectivity needs.

An alliance between the CLA - which was founded in 1907 - and other rural interest groups will therefore enable common objectives to be agreed upon and a comprehensive broadband strategy delivered.

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The British Approvals Service for Cables (Basec) has developed the facility in Crownhill, with Brian White, the new city deputy mayor, was invited to the opening as a special guest, the Milton Keynes Citizen reports.

Standing 18,000 sq ft in size, the state-of-the-art complex will also serve as the head office for Basec, which has entered an arrangement with the British Standards Institution and will invest significantly in transferring staff and equipment to the new premises.

Dr Jeremy Hodge, chief executive of the body - which has been in operation for around 40 years - explained clients will benefit from increased efficiency and faster sample turnarounds as a result of the development.

He stated: "We will be expanding the range of services to cover fire and other tests ... and in addition the laboratory will be offering a competitive service to other parties directly."

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London is to be handed the biggest share of the money, with £25 million given to England's capital to build a city-wide network delivering internet connection speeds of up to 100 Mbps to homes and businesses in the region.

Leeds and Bradford will be presented with £14.4 million to establish the same, while £13.7 million is going to Belfast and £12 million to Manchester.

Other regions receiving funding include Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Newcastle.

Maria Miller, the culture secretary, said she hopes there will be little delay as the urban centres get to work on establishing the new setup.

Ms Miller - also MP for Basingstoke - stated: "These ten cities have produced ambitious and comprehensive plans, which will turn them into digital leaders and give their local economies a real boost."

She added the government is also keen to cut red tape with regard to broadband rollout procedures.

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This is the suggestion of Edd Dawson, editor of Broadband.co.uk - a website offering independent advice to people looking to upgrade their internet connection or hook up to broadband for the first time - who explained such an approach is a viable service that firms may wish to consider.

Mr Dawson observed one of the factors that will define certain successes will be the divide between rural areas and towns.

He stated: "You are already getting people who will only buy houses or move where they have broadband connection, so it is a barrier that must be overcome."

Such an approach is likely to prove highly beneficial to households and businesses in the countryside that do not have good - if any - broadband connections at present.

While most people living in built-up parts of the UK tend to have access to high-speed services, those residing in smaller villages may still be struggling with regard to taking advantage of all the web has to offer.

Mr Dawson explained some of the bigger internet service providers (ISP) may be unwilling to provide high-speed broadband off their own backs in such regions because they assume that doing so would not prove a viable approach.

The expert pointed out the economy is not there for ISPs in sparsely populated villages showing little sign of activity, whereas high density rural areas with many people in a small proximity is likely to attract companies willing to meet the expense of laying cables.

Places with fewer residents are therefore relying on government initiatives to make sure broadband needs are met.

Mr Dawson noted: "While we are seeing some talk and some promises [about] the creation of digital hubs in every rural community, we've got to wait to see how that plays out."

The comments come after the Gloucestershire Echo recently reported that a broadband cables upgrade in Gloucestershire could boost the local economy by £299 million.

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Speaking before officially inaugurating Vattenfall's Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm, Barrow and Furness Labour MP John Woodcock said the region is proud to be home to such a development, the North West Evening Mail reports.

Among the innovations boasted by the facility include the longest single-pull electricity export cable installation in waters around the UK, while the REpower 5MW represents the first commercial deployment of one of the biggest market-ready wind turbines in the world.

Mr Woodcock explained the structure has provided a welcome boost to the local and regional economy, adding it is now an important part of the energy coast in Cumbria.

"It is encouraging to see that a good number of long-term jobs have been created in Barrow since the wind farm began construction and became operational earlier this year," he added.

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The Welsh affairs committee has called for the Welsh and UK governments to work together in order to deliver better internet access throughout the country, the BBC reports.

MPs claimed poor broadband provision is damaging the Welsh economy at present, while also preventing further investment being made in rural parts of the nation.

David Davies, MP for Monmouth, said it is surprising there are still regions in Wales that do not have any access to internet services.

Mr Davies stated: "It is impossible to see how businesses or the economy can develop in these areas."

According to a report released by the committee, it is a matter of urgency that internet services should be improved in the country, adding the availability of broadband in Wales has been lower than across the rest of the UK for some time now.

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Trade organisation the Publishers Association (PA) announced the value of sales for these publications jumped 188 per cent in the first half of 2012 when compared with the same period one year earlier, the BBC reports.

E-books are read on tablet devices such as the Kindle, which use connectors to enable owners to hook up their products to their computer, suggesting components such as this are contributing to the success of the sector.

It was shown that digital children's book sales leapt 171 per cent over the timeframe, while non-fiction titles enjoyed a lift of 128 per cent.

The trend has been aided by the success of publications such as Fifty Shades of Grey, with the total value of book sales - which includes both digital and non-digital variations - climbing by 6.1 per cent, meaning revenue reached £1.1 billion for the January to June period of this year. 

Richard Mollet, chief executive of the PA - the members of which represent around 80 per cent of the sector by turnover - explained the figures demonstrate the pace at which book fans are embracing e-book readers.

Despite the positive trends, the research also revealed a 0.4 per cent drop in value year-on-year for physical tomes.

However, Mr Mollet observed publishers will carry on investing money when they are presented with exciting authors and titles regardless of whether or not the books are in physical or digital form.

"They can do this because of the stability provided by the UK's robust and flexible copyright framework," he stated, adding: "This is why The PA is at the forefront of calls to government to ensure that copyright is not eroded and that creators' rights are protected and supported online."

The figures suggest the industry is adapting and making use of the latest technology to ensure readers are able to enjoy titles wherever they are.

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According to the latest IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, these devices will represent 35 per cent of total mobile phone shipments this year, which is markedly more than the 30 per cent recorded in 2011.

And with smartphones set to surpass feature phones in Malaysia by 2014, components such as jumper cable assemblies may play a role in helping their creation and distribution.

In addition, the study revealed Android handsets are being increasingly favoured in the region, with Samsung's Galaxy S III taking over Apple's iPhone to become the number one phone.

Ryan Lai, associate market analyst for mobile phone and tablet research, noted: "We are witnessing a change in market dynamics. A growing number of Malaysian consumers now view Android smartphones to be as prestigious as the iPhone."

Mr Lai added further growth in the sector will not only be confined to Apple only.

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The move comes just days after the company announced a similar arrangement in Norfolk and should mean properties in the area enjoy superfast internet services by early 2015, EDP 24 reports.

Suffolk County Council's cabinet is expected to name BT as the preferred bidder next week after rival firm Fujitsu pulled out of the running.

A spokesman for Fujitsu stated: "We are not bidding for the Suffolk contract."

It is anticipated that the Better Broadband for Norfolk project will benefit the local economy to the tune of £401 million over the next decade, with 1,337 jobs created.

As a result of the broadband cables upgrade, Norfolk County Council said more than 80 per cent of homes and businesses in the region will enjoy web connection speeds of 24 Mbps and above.

And by June 2015, every home in Norfolk - including 44,000 dwellings currently with no internet connection whatsoever - should have access to a minimum broadband speed of 2 Mbps.

The local authorities of Norfolk and Suffolk have worked closely in their attempt to secure improved broadband cables services for the regions, although they explained the bids are separate and different providers would be used if need be. 

It remains to be seen, however, whether or not the move will lead to superfast speeds reaching every property in the county, as it could be the case that 97 per cent or 98 per cent of houses benefit in this way while the remaining dwellings are required to use other methods of delivery.

Indeed, prior to pulling out of the bidding, Fujitsu had stated its intention to bring fibre optic cables direct to most properties, which may have brought faster speeds but would also have been more time-consuming and difficult to implement in the more rural parts of the area.

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Cornwall Council revealed ten farms are to be developed in the region, with the area's carbon footprint being reduced as a result of the cables facilitating significant wind energy creation.

Locations earmarked by the local authority to house the turbines include St Austell, Helston and Probus and the council suggested the success of the farms should result in outlay on the project being recouped within four years, the BBC reports.

According to a spokesman, the council's annual electricity bill is currently £6 million.

The representative said the authority is "very keen to do something that offsets that cost and generates energy locally that could be used by the council".

Despite these benefits, concerns have been raised that the addition of more turbines - there are already more than 90 in the area - might affect tourism in Cornwall.

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However, the new slimline port could cause frustration for many consumers as it means thousands of Apple accessories will become obsolete, the Daily Mail reports.

The same docking port connector has been used for iPhones, iPods and iPads for almost ten years, but the smaller port means customers may have to splash out on an adapter to ensure they can use their other Apple products with their new phone.

Despite these drawbacks, the new port will be faster and can be plugged into the iPhone either way up.

Phil Schiller, senior vice-president of worldwide marketing at Apple, noted the product has used the 30-pin connector since it was first introduced to the market, but explained the time has come to alter this.

He stated: "A lot has changed and it is time for the connector to evolve - and our new connector is called Lightning."

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A partnership between the Borders Broadband project and Herefordshire Council would generate £32 million a year over a ten-year period, the Gloucestershire Echo reports.

Final negotiations on the contract are to be discussed by Shire Hall councillors and it would use both private investment and public sector money to bring superfast broadband to rural parts of the area.

Mark Hawthorne, Gloucestershire County Council leader, noted: "This is a major opportunity for Gloucestershire and in tough times we have to be willing to make brave decisions."

He added the introduction of high-speed broadband will have a real impact on rural communities in the region.

It is hoped basic internet connectivity will be delivered to all premises in the area by 2015, followed by 30 Mbps speeds being enjoyed by nearly all homes by 2018.

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Carried out by Canalys - an independent analyst firm focusing on future developments in the technology industry - the study found such escalations will result in 1.2 billion smartphone units being sold around the world in 2016.

This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5 per cent and suggests phone products such as jumper cable assemblies might prove important in making sure consumer demand is satisfied.

In addition, the investigation also showed shipments of pad devices should reach 207 million in four years' time, which is a CAGR of 26.8 per cent.

Among the manufacturers driving up interest at the moment are Apple - which is due to release its iPhone 5 shortly - and Nokia and Samsung, whose devices include the Windows 8 system.

New Android offerings have also been announced by Motorola, Samsung and Sony, while Amazon has revealed further updates have been made to its Kindle Fire pads.

Despite the expected uptake in shipments, Canalys pointed out there are likely to be regional differences with regard to smartphone purchase.

Indeed, Asia Pacific is expected to be the main driver, with sales set to reach 594 million by 2016, while China will account for around half of these transactions.

Rachel Lashford, managing director for mobile at Canalys, noted: "The latest, in-depth research for our dedicated Smart Phone Analysis China service reveals there will be a substantial increase in the number of first-time smart phone users in China over the next 12 months, while feature phone shipments will continue to decline."

Ms Lashford explained the near-future should see sales of smartphones move beyond tier-one and tier-two cities.

Nicole Peng, research director for China at Canalys, noted both operator and open channels in the country are likely to see strong demand from local vendors. 

The report also highlighted Latin America, Brazil and Mexico as places likely to experience marked growth in the coming years.

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The rollout will be completed before the end of the year and the company - which will now be known as EE - will seek to bolster the service going forward in 2013, the BBC reports.

EE hopes its scheme will result in 98 per cent of the UK benefitting from 4G by the end of 2014.

The move suggests products such as jumper cable assemblies could play an important role in such improvements over the next few years.

Tests on the new service are currently being carried out in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff, with other cities gearing up for 4G connectivity including Manchester, Belfast, Sheffield, Newcastle and Liverpool.

Olaf Swantee, chief executive of EE, said of 4G: "When you see that it can do so much more than the current network, people will have a great appetite for it."

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Bobby Watkins, director of consumer electronics brand Gemini Devices, explained the ease of use of such products - which can become very personal to a user - means individuals enjoy taking them into the workplace.

The trend suggests components such as cable assemblies might be playing a role in helping boost work practices in office spaces throughout the UK.

Mr Watkins stated: "The forerunner is Apple, because people want to use their iPad all the time and [we've seen a similar trend] with other branded devices."

He was speaking after Gemini Devices recently announced it will soon release its new GEM9212 tablet computer, which boasts an improved graphics processing unit.

The expert pointed out consumers are using these devices for a number of reasons, with gaming, video and media files storage proving particularly popular at present.

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Separate antenna locations have been mounted around the Bryant-Denny Stadium - home to the University of Alabama American football side - and will boost network strength and capacity throughout the ground, Tuscaloosa News reports.

Attendees at matches will also benefit from increased data speeds for mobile devices, which means they can use social networking sites or follow sports scores thanks to the faster and more reliable web connection.

Mal Moore, director of athletics at the learning institute, noted the new antenna system should improve game day experiences "by enabling fans in the stadium to stay connected and share the incredible experience of a University of Alabama game with their family and friends".

Students at the university attending classes near to the stadium can also take advantage of the new system, due its notable coverage reach.

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This is the suggestion of Tristan Donovan, author of the book Replay: A History of Video Games, who explained such a development will be almost inevitable as internet connectivity improves.

Mr Donovan noted the switch could arrive as people become comfortable with the idea that their game-based activity will be remotely held.

The industry might be keen to push forward such a move due to the number of benefits it can bring.

Mr Donovan stated: "It's safer and less of a hassle working to a particular set of hardware and they get round the whole piracy problem."

A number of new models are likely to be developed as the sector looks to promote the service in the future, Mr Donovan predicted, adding obtaining the latest software will be akin to getting Sky TV for the first time.

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Energy company Centrica has toasted the new relationship between the firm and the town, with senior executives at the organisation praising the region as it continues efforts to become a top power generator in the UK, the Grimsby Telegrpah reports.

The new facilities include a two-storey control centre building featuring stores and a workshop, which will be used to oversee the Round One Lynn and Inner Dowsing farms, as well as the Lincs Round Two hub, which is still under construction.

When completed, the Lincs farm will generate power for around half of residences in Lincolnshire, which calculates at about 200,000 homes.

In addition, around 100 people are to be stationed at the base, with greater numbers likely to be drafted in when maintenance needs to be carried out.

Simon Merriweather, managing director of the power generation branch of Centrica Energy, described the bond between the company and the town of Grimsby as a "very beautiful friendship".

Mr Merriweather stated: "We have been keeping the lights on in the UK for very many years, with a power portfolio including nuclear, wind, gas and our developing biomass business."

He explained the organisation - which is the parent company of British Gas - is to use local power stations, located at Brigg, Killingholme and Stallingborough, as part of its aim to secure the full energy needs of the UK.

To mark the opening of the new facility, more than 60 guests and Centrica employees were taken on a tour of the complex.

Head of operations and maintenance for Centrica Renewables Mick Turner said: "Just over a year ago we said we wanted to build a world-class facility as a signal that this could be a great hub for offshore renewables. We have done that."

The cables wind farms will be in operation every hour of every day and should provide a significant boost for energy production in the area for years to come.

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This is according to T Michael Walkley, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, whose role means he is in contact with retailers to learn how well different phones are performing, CNET reports.

Mr Walkley explained the Samsung Electronics device overtook the iPhone 4S in August as fans of the famous Apple handset are awaiting the latest incarnation of the phone.

The popularity of these devices suggests phone components such as cable assemblies may be helping consumers make the most of the handhelds they are splashing out on.

As a result of this latest development, the iPhone has been toppled from the top of the list for the first time since it first launched in October 2011.

Mr Walkley stated: "We believe this is the first month since the iPhone 4S launched in October 2011 that it was not the top-selling smartphone in the US market."

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Designed by RWE Innogy, the Friedrich Ernestine was created to help with the construction of wind turbines across the company's European offshore portfolio, the Wirral Globe reports.

The ship is 100 metres in length and can carry up to three wind turbine foundations or four turbines in the multi-megawatt category before they are hooked up to cables systems.

Its first operational activity will take place at Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm and the final fit-out is being carried out at the Cammell Laird site.

Linton Roberts, managing director at Cammell Laird, noted: "The arrival of this new-generation vessel marks a significant moment for Cammell Laird, showcasing our ability to work at the forefront of the wind energy sector."

Mr Roberts added the shipyard can now perform a leading role in the wind energy "revolution" currently being seen across the UK.

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The broadcaster has launched a new service that will enable individuals to download BBC TV programmes of their choice to their phone or tablet devices free of charge.

Shows taken from the mobile downloads feature can be kept by users for a 30-day period and means viewers will be able to watch the videos regardless of whether or not they have Wi-Fi signal.

Mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore play a part in helping fans stay up to date with their favourite shows wherever they are.

The move means people will be able to view BBC programmes - such as Dr Who, EastEnders and Match of the Day - on the tube or even on a plane, while the 30-day availability timeframe could enable them to watch series' while holidaying abroad.

While the mobile downloads feature is set to be introduced to Android devices at some point in the future, it is already available on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Daniel Danker, general manager of programmes and on-demand for the BBC, stated: "With mobile downloads for BBC iPlayer, you can now load up your mobile phone or tablet with hours and hours of BBC television programmes."

Mr Danker explained the development for iPlayer - which was launched in December 2007 as a website to enable fans to catch up with missed episodes of their favourite shows - means consumers will not have to worry about running up high mobile data bills or loss of internet connection while using the service.

He went on to note: "Viewers have up to 30 days to begin watching a downloaded programme, so you can even fill up your device and take the BBC with you on holiday."

Those looking to take advantage of the mobile downloads feature can do so by downloading the BBC iPlayer app from the iTunes App Store, while viewers who have already installed the application can update it when prompted to revisit the digital marketplace.

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Nigel Ashcroft, superfast Cornwall programme director for Cornwall Development Company - which is Cornwall Council's economic development company - explained bolstered internet connectivity services will revolutionise the way firms use the web.

Mr Ashcroft noted such advancements should open up new opportunities for organisations to develop their offerings and ultimately enjoy greater success.

He stated: "Having a reliable, consistent - and superfast - broadband connection gives businesses a foundation on which to develop in various ways and just as crucially, to save costs."

One benefit of increased web speeds could be greater use of cloud computing.

Such uptake will enable workers to take part in meetings remotely via videoconferencing systems, which can not only save a firm time and money, but also reduce its carbon footprint.

Mr Ashcroft added superfast broadband cables services will also make Cornwall a more appealing draw for overseas traders looking to set up new business sites.

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This is the suggestion of Broadbandchoices, which recommended scholars shop around before deciding on a deal.

Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at the comparison website, explained broadband has become an essential utility for those entering higher education and is no longer perceived as a luxury.

Mr Baliszewski stated: "Students need to be smart with their money, especially when you consider that they may change accommodation at a moment's notice. Fortunately, broadband providers are aware of this."

As a result, people can search for the arrangements best suited to their needs that offer the more cost-effective plans.

He added escalating tuition fees and rises in living expenses mean student budgets are facing more pressure than ever before.

Broadbandchoices recommended individuals opt for a mobile or short-term contract due to the fact their stay in their new accommodation might last months rather than years.

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Damage caused to the underground lines led to around 400 BT customers being impacted, South London Today reports.

Despite would-be thieves carrying out the act last week, engineers have been working to rectify the problem for some time and a spokesman for BT said yesterday (August 30th) that all the work should be finished by the end of the week.

The representative stated the provider "would like to assure those still with no service we have been doing all we can to get this work completed as quickly as possible".

He explained the cuts to the cabling were made in an apparent theft, adding workers have been on the site since last Thursday in an attempt to repair the damage and get the lines back up and running.

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Carried out by Juniper Research, the investigation revealed more than 2.5 billion AR apps will be downloaded to smartphones and tablet devices on a yearly basis.

To put this in perspective, the group explained the figure represents 3.5 times the number of downloads achieved by popular app Angry birds in 2011.

Such movement means mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may play an important role in enabling users to enjoy the benefits of these advances going forward.

The technology enables a form of digital overlay - such as allowing people to try on clothing or a pair of glasses using their mobile phone.

Individuals may therefore use AR to gain more information on a product by pointing their phone camera at it, which can result in retailers introducing an internet-like experience into their stores.

It was noted that transferring image recognition to the cloud will result in a marked escalation in the number of products that can be identified successfully.

This should go some way to allaying fears that the sheer size of stock retailers have - sometimes thousands or even tens of thousands of items - will mean it is harder for AR to recognise all available items.

Another advantage of this could be the creation of apps for use in-store by retail brands looking to improve their offering.

The research pointed out entertainment brands will also drive usage by encouraging consumers to try out AR apps with products they already know and love.

Charlotte Miller, author of the report, noted: "Familiarising the average consumer with the concept of AR and what it can do for them can only come from its use in everyday situations."

"Adding AR to a magazine and encouraging readers to download and try it is a great way of educating consumers about what AR can offer them," Ms Miller observed.

She added, however, that a significant uplift in user numbers is unlikely to occur until AR is adopted by major retail brands in their own apps.

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Presented by ABI Research - a company that provides analysis and trend quantitative forecasting with regard to global connectivity and other emerging technologies - the findings estimated 2.4 billion workers will be in possession of such a device by 2017.

As a result, nearly three times more smartphones may be used by staff members in five years' time compared with today, representing a growth rate of 17 per cent.

Such uptake may mean mobile phone components such as cable assemblies continue to be in great demand over the coming years.

Dan Shey, enterprise practice director at the group, said the trend suggests employers need to look at ways to arm all of their workers with phone-related tools, services and apps, rather than focusing solely on mobile employees or corporate liable staff members.  

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The development of the Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm will result in hundreds of turbines being erected south of Carmarthen Bay, with underground cables transporting electricity to a substation in north Devon, the Carmarthen Journal reports.

Planners have said they do not object in principle to the construction of the facility, although concerns were raised regarding obstructions to the coast's scenic views and the impact the farm could have on tourism.

The plant will have a generating capacity of up to 1,500 megawatts and will consist of between 188 and 278 turbines.

A report produced by the council suggested the renewable energy benefits of the scheme may outweigh any aesthetic issues.

It stated that while on clear days the scheme will appear "overwhelming" to look at, "visibility will diminish under deteriorating meteorological conditions and is likely to reduce the scheme's impact".

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This is the suggestion of new research from Virgin Media Business, which found smartphones are perceived as the least likely device to be abandoned by firms in the future.

The findings suggest mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies could play an increasingly important role in work-based telecommunications going forward.

According to the study - which took into account the opinion of 500 chief information officers (CIO) - 65 per cent of organisations anticipate landline telephones may no longer be used on a daily basis within the next five years.

In addition, 24 per cent of firms expect tablet devices to fall out of fashion soon, suggesting the makers of the technology may need to do more in order to ensure organisations believe the products will prove beneficial for their practices in the long-run.

And personal computers (PC) could well be the next piece of kit to be removed from office spaces in the coming years, with 62 per cent of CIOs expecting the PC's days to be numbered in the near future.

Tony Grace, chief operating officer of Virgin Media Business, explained the way people work is being impacted by the pace of change in the world of technology at present.

Mr Grace stated: "A decade ago it would have been unthinkable to suggest an office without telephones. Now it's hard to imagine being separated from our smartphones."

The research showed that 70 per cent of people in the UK are likely to own a smart device that requires mobile connectivity by the end of this year.

As a consequence of greater demand for data on the move - regardless of the time of day - Virgin Media Business network has seen its data consumption jumping markedly over the past year.

Mr Grace observed: "Businesses have recognised the importance of the mini computers that smartphones have essentially become."

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This is according to culture secretary Jeremy Hunt, who noted this may become a possibility after the government announced it is investing £530 million in bringing superfast internet connections to the entire nation before this Parliament ends.

Mr Hunt - who is also the Conservative MP for South West Surrey - explained his first speech as a minister included his intention to make broadband provision in the UK the best out of all European countries, noting factors such as price and coverage are important in making this happen.

He stated: "But over the past two years it has become clear, as Usain Bolt wouldn't hesitate to say, to be the best you need to be the fastest."

As part of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition's cash allocation, local authorities and devolved governments have been handed money to deliver superfast broadband to rural areas.

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The electronics specialist revealed it has developed a confectionable male socket with these contacts to enable faster wiring in the field.

Included in the connector is a housing for screwing into a housing wall with a M20 x 1.5 thread, while the M12 insert comes as male or female connectors in four, five or eight pole versions.

A number of advantages are to be had through the new design, including easy on-site wiring, while housing cut-outs with surfaces enables the mounting to be securely locked.

In addition, the screw clamp contacts are able to take various cross section sizes, while a moveable M12 locking collar enables the counterpiece to be locked with fixed thread.

The new development also means the product is screwable into a conventional M20 x 1.5 thread - or nuts could be used to mounting in through-holes.

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A total of 400 extra workers are being taken on by the telecoms giant as it looks to provide a system that aims to transform the economy and create thousands of jobs, the Press Association reports.

The new recruits will mainly be drawn from ex-armed forced personnel, who will operate as part of BT's Openreach division.

Olivia Garfield, chief executive of Openreach, said the company is delighted to be welcoming new workers, noting the extra bodies will help the company push forward at a faster pace.

Ms Garfield stated: "Our engineers are doing a fantastic job keeping the copper network in shape, as well as deploying fibre at breakneck speed."

Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt - MP for South West Surrey - said the move not only spells good news for the new employees, but will also prove beneficial to the nation as a whole.

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This is the suggestion of a new report from Strategy Analytics' Wireless Media Lab, which found the majority of customers enjoy applications that are stable and function as intended.

Mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore be helping users enjoy the benefits of successful apps that provide a useful or entertaining experience.

Entitled Consumers Find Highest Value in Mobile Apps That Are Convenient and Useful, the report suggested developers need to come up with apps that are of a certain standard and quality if they are to compete in the apps market.

According to the study, applications that include too many advertisements, are slow to run, send spam or result in glitches within their mobile devices are those consumers do not enjoy nor wish to use.

It was shown that people often head to mobile application stores on a couple of occasions every week.

As part of their visit, these individuals are often searching for updates to the apps they already possess and to see which ones are the featured or most popular at the time.

Consumers also tend to check whether or not any new apps have been added to the store since they last searched the latest offerings.

Taryn Tulay, an analyst at the Strategy Analytics Wireless Media Lab, explained 80 per cent of all apps are downloaded free of charge, with less than ten per cent of the applications downloaded being those that require a fee.

Ms Tulay added: "For apps to hold any monetary value to the consumer, apps must be unique, of good quality and used by the consumer on a daily basis - providing them with a service or feature that they cannot get anywhere else."

Paul Brown, a Director in Strategy Analytics' User Experience Practice, observed app stores need to make discoverability a priority, as people rate ease of finding apps as the most important attribute of such outlets. 

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The provider revealed it will expand its fibre optic offering thanks to the introduction of a new package and faster speeds.

Customers with the group will be able to enjoy speeds of up to 76 Mbps, while the pace of its upload services is increasing to 19.5 Mbps.

As a result of the move, people can now benefit from speeds similar to those offered by BT's Infinity 2 service.

Jamie Ford, chief executive officer of Plusnet - named as a Which? recommended provider this year - noted user habits have altered considerably over the last year.

Mr Ford stated: "People are using more bandwidth and services that demand faster speeds. Our new fibre products not only meet this demand but do so at a compelling price."

It is hoped the development will enable more people to work from home, while also using internet-enabled devices to entertain visitors.

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Ofcom has given the green light for the mobile phone operator to employ its current 1,800 MHz setup to deliver the service.

The news could result in cable assemblies and other phone components playing a part in EE offering a successful 4G service that proves advantageous for users.

Ofcom carried out a consultation on the issue and decided customers would benefit significantly should EE's 1,800 MHz licences be varied, adding a distortion of competition is unlikely to outweigh these positives.

According to the independent regulator, which oversees the TV, radio and telecoms sectors among others, it is better to permit such a move sooner rather than later because delaying the action would prove detrimental to users.

Commenting on the news, Braodbandchoices.co.uk said that while the move will be beneficial for Orange and T-Mobile customers - as they can use it before anyone else - others may find it unfair.

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The first data between the two locations has been sent via two subsea fibre-optic lines for four minutes as part of a completion ceremony.

Speaking to the BBC, analyst from BDA China Duncan Clark explained the cables will create a more robust infrastructure from a telecommunications perspective.

Mr Clark stated this relates to both speed and "in avoiding the risks of further disruptions from either earthquakes or fishing trawlers, who have in the past inadvertently dragged up cables in their nets or anchors".

Jonathan Fenby, a China director of Trusted Sources - a research service - added the move will have political consequences, with China eyeing it as a chance to bring Taiwan closer to the mainland and the Taiwanese looking at it as an opportunity to build its own economic strength while retaining its political stance.

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Carried out by ICM on behalf of the Co-operative Bank, the study - entitled the Modern Family and Household Report - revealed the most popular way for people to stay in touch with close family is by telephone.

It was shown that while 78 per cent of individuals hold phone conversations with their nearest and dearest, just 77 per cent tend to speak to their loved ones face to face.

The findings suggest mobile phone-related products such as jumper cable assemblies could be playing an important role in helping relatives stay in contact when time pressures prevent them from meeting up in person.

According to the investigation, one-in-five people spend less than one hour a day with their family, with 52 per cent of respondents stating work commitments are stopping them from seeing their closest relatives as much as they would like to.

It was demonstrated that texting, emailing, sending messages via Facebook and Twitter - all actions that can be performed on mobile phones - are also becoming increasingly common ways to stay in touch.

Zack Hockling, head of savings and family at the Co-operative Bank, noted: "With people working longer hours and often working shifts or tackling a daily commute, it's easy to see how spending quality family time together is becoming increasingly difficult."

Psychologist Donna Dawson, who specialises in personality and behaviour, observed: "When work demands interfere with family time, the next best thing is a phone call, because at least the human voice is a reminder of physical presence."

In addition to work commitments imposing a limit on family time, the investigation - which polled more than 2,000 UK adults on their communication patterns - revealed 32 per cent do not see their loved ones enough due to geographical location, while 23 per cent cited money issues as a reason for failing to meet up as regularly as they would like.

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The West Country Times reports that this decision by the energy giant is being disputed by an environmental campaign group, which is concerned about how the cables will impact on the view out to the sea and has challenged the company's intention to route these power lines across the chalk Downs to connect with the national grid at Bolney.

However, the society is pleased E.ON has opted for underground cables in this latest venture to bring renewable energy to the UK.

"There are no finer landscapes in Britain than our national parks and the South Downs deserve the highest possible protection," chairman Robert Cheesman told the newspaper.

Last week, Martin Deehan, area manager for Electricity North West, explained that laying cables underground is a good way of preventing power cuts.

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The device features high-gain antennas which help it to navigate the planet's rocky terrain.

Mission managers say the rover should be fully completed in time to take its first short drive in the coming days.

The major reprogramming operation called for the Curiosity to have thousands of lines of code replaced in order to facilitate its flight from Earth to Mars, with R10 software providing the machine with the full use of its autonomous driving system and robotic arm.

"After the software transition, we go back to preparing the rover to be fully functional for surface operations," mission manager Art Thompson said.

"We are looking forward to the first drive in about a week," he concluded.

This week, president Barack Obama congratulated Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover team for their accomplishments.

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This is good news for the cables industry, as copper is a key component in multiwire cable assemblies and coaxial cables thanks to its conductive properties and its malleability - which makes it a very good manufacturing element.

News of the property market in the world's largest economy has a strong bearing on the metal's value on the commodities market, as it is used prominently in house building for cabling, plumbing and as a structural component.

Indeed, construction generates some 40 per cent of demand for the metal, according to the Copper Development Association.

"Signs of stability and traction in the housing market will lend support to copper, and we're seeing broader strength in commodities and equities," senior market strategist at Archer Financial Services in Chicago Adam Klopfenstein told Bloomberg.

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The electronics specialist noted that while the M12 variety is already the most widely spread connector for industry applications - thanks partly to its worldwide availability and customised solutions - it is only now that power cables can be connected to field wearable forms of the product.

This is because previous clamps have been limited to a cross section maximum size of 0.75 mm and outlet diameter of eight mm.

However, the new version from Binder - founded in 1960 as a mechanical processing and turned parts workshop - has the ability to clamp a cross section 1.5 mm in size, while the outlet can reach up to ten mm with degree of protection IP67.

The development means that, as well as the products being able to transfer analogue and digital signals and data transfer with high bandwidth, they can now be used as a compact power connector.

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Carried out by OnePoll, the study revealed greater adoption of the devices - and the social media they support - has resulted in a marked reduction in the number of postcards being sent by those on vacation.

As such, components such as jumper cable assemblies could be making it easier for travellers to communicate with loved ones regardless of location.

According to the investigation, just one-in-six Brits still send home a postcard to keep their nearest and dearest up to date with the latest goings on regarding their trip.

It was shown that while 45 per cent of respondents said they have never written home while on a break overseas, 46 per cent claimed they use Facebook, check emails and send texts when abroad.

The research is backed by similar findings from O2 Travel, which revealed just 16 per cent of UK holidaymakers choose postcards as their number one way of keeping in touch with those back home.

It found more than half of individuals under the age of 24 have yet to correspond with others in this way, while 60 per cent regularly text while soaking up the sun.

Sally Cowdry, marketing and consumer director at O2, noted: "Smartphones allow holidaymakers the opportunity to take their social lives with them with the ability to keep up to date and instantly send personalised pictures and messages to friends and family."

The research also showed that while 39 per cent of vacationers phone home to check-in, 34 per cent prefer to communicate via Facebook and 29 per cent opt for email correspondence.

Postcards, on the other hand, were adjudged to be too slow by more than a third of those questioned, while 36 per cent admitted they have difficulty locating stamps or post boxes in other countries.

A further one-in-ten respondents claimed they worry the postman might read their messages if sent on the back of a postcard.

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Trefor Davies, council member at Internet Services Providers' Association UK and chief technology officer at Timico, noted the service offers a viable alternative to cables for those living in hard-to-reach places.

It means products such as jumper cable assemblies may be used to improve internet connections for homeowners in the countryside.

Mr Davies observed: "4G is potentially as fast as superfast broadband and obviously being a wireless service, it doesn't necessarily have all the same problems that running cables have."

He explained the cost of running cables to the remotest parts of the UK means many individuals are currently unable to benefit from broadband connections and improved speeds.

And 4G could be used as an alternative method once frequencies for transmitting are auctioned off, with bidding for such services due to begin by the end of 2012.

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According to new findings from Broadbandchoices.co.uk, connection speeds on the London Underground have improved since the start of the Olympic Games.

It was demonstrated that Wi-Fi hotspots from Virgin Media have enabled speeds to reach an average of 18.36 Mbps, which is more than twice as fast as the 7.6 Mbps seen for typical UK landlines.

The findings mean mobile phone components such as jumper cable assemblies may be helping Londoners stay connected as they make their way around the city.

Indeed, the 18.36 Mbps average download speed represents a 44 per cent climb on that seen prior to the Games - which ran from July 27th to August 12th - getting underway.

A number of Tube stations were tested as part of the assessment - and it was shown that while Green Park had a typical download speed of 21.73 Mbps, Euston boasted a 19.92 Mbps pace and Kings Cross came in with a 18.49 Mbps reading.

The service will remain free for all users until the conclusion of the Paralympic Games on September 9th, when it will be available for Virgin Media customers only.

Dominic Baliszewski, telecommunications expert at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, noted: "London's Tube Wi-Fi has proved to be an unsung hero of the Olympics - keeping travellers online, in touch and able to watch every nail biting moment of the games even if they're stuck on the platform instead of at the stadium."

Mr Baliszewski said the positive results are particularly impressive given the fact the transport network has been dealing with a significant increase in passenger numbers in recent weeks.

He added, however, that the impressive speeds lie in contrast to the poorer connections seen in more rural parts of the UK, where people are having to content with speeds that can "barely stream a 30-second music clip, let alone live footage of Usain Bolt breaking another record".

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The device - which will be 120-ft long and 3-ft wide - is to be positioned on the bed of the waterway by researchers from the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and representatives of Questar Pipeline Company and Biomark Inc, Deseret News reports.

Using radio frequencies, the antenna will follow fish with a passive integrated transponder tag implant and give investigators an idea of how many of the animals are present in the water, their size and weight and where they may be heading to.

Among the fish to be tracked are Colorado pikeminnows, bonytail and humpback chubs and razorback suckers.

It is hoped the antenna will relieve some of the stress that accompanies the process of repeatedly being forced to capture and release the same fish, while also providing the team with important information regarding population size.

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The Scottish government has revealed the Community Broadband Scotland initiative will make use of a £5 million fund with the aim of bringing next generation internet services to countryside communities.

As a result of the cash injection, the project will offer a focal point for rural community groups in search of all the required information to introduce faster broadband services to their area.

A dedicated team will be available to offer hands-on assistance to those in need, while a telephone helpline and website will be up and running from October to deliver advice and practical support.

Rural communities north of the border interested in bolstering the broadband capabilities of their residents and businesses will have the opportunity to apply for funding - the first round of which is focussing on a handful of projects to then be used as case studies for the rest of the country.

Alex Neil, cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment - who was speaking during a visit to the Elvanfoot Development Group in Elvanfoot, south Lanarkshire - said improved broadband is essential for local communities looking to flourish.

Mr Neil stated: "Broadband should not be considered a luxury in rural areas - it is essential to enhance the quality of life and stimulate the growth of the local economy."

"This investment of £5 million, over the next three years, will see targeted support being provided to community projects to enable them to deliver broadband solutions for their areas."

Amanda Burgauer, secretary of the Elvanfoot Development Group, said the region is delighted to be part of the new scheme.

Ms Burgauer explained there is plenty of excitement over the possibility that the area will have improved access to the support and advice it needs to boost its internet service, adding such a move will bring both economic and social benefits for residents.

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Carried out by ABI Research, the investigation revealed 20 per cent of annual shipments of the devices will include such technology before 2012 draws to a close.

The figures suggest components such as jumper cable assemblies could be helping to ensure increasing numbers of phone users benefit from the software in the future.

According to the research - which is entitled Facial Recognition for Mobile Devices and forms part of the organisation's Mobile Device Enabling Technologies Research Service - considerably more mobile operating systems will incorporate the technology over the next two to three years, as only Google's Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean setups support it in significant volumes at present.

As far as smartphone models, the Samsung Galaxy SIII was highlighted as the most noteworthy device to boast the capability.

Josh Flood, a senior analyst at ABI Research - an analysis provider of global connectivity trends - noted: "Facial recognition technology has improved drastically over the last ten years and accuracy is almost always above 90 per cent.

"That said, lighting conditions and facial expressions can sometimes cause problems with the recognition. However, the improvements in camera resolution and processing power utilised by mobile devices has helped greatly."

The uptake in smartphone use of the technology could be viewed as a natural progression, as it has already been marketed and widely used in smart TVs, which enables the screen to identify the viewer before it.

Elsewhere, the capability is also being incorporated into more advanced 3D cameras.

These products are usually larger than their 2D predecessors and do not suffer from sapping power consumption.

The ABI Research findings suggest uptake of facial recognition capability in mobile devices will be gradual, yet increasing numbers of application processor makers are beginning to consider the benefits of adopting the technology and are putting together plans on how they might incorporate it going forward.

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According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the systems powered 85 per cent of all such devices shipped during the three-month period.

The findings suggest components such as jumper cable assemblies could be playing a role in bolstering the popularity of Google and Apple operating systems.

Android alone accounted for 68.1 per cent of market share for the timeframe, while Blackberry reached 4.8 per cent and Symbian held 4.4 per cent.

Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with the Mobile Phone technology and Trends programme at IDC, explained Android has been going from strength to strength of late.

Mr Llamas stated: "The market was entreated to several flagship models from Android's handset partners [and] prices were well within reach to meet multiple budgetary needs."

He added the utility of the smartphone has moved beyond telephony thanks to the improved user experience from Google and its partners.

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The website iMore has claimed the update - which was originally mooted in relation to the next iPhone only - will be rolled out across its next generation of devices.

These include the iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPad Mini and any upcoming versions of the iPad.

As part of the move, the handsets will feature an eight-pin dock connector that is significantly smaller than the 30-pin variation currently used.

The website - which said it obtained its information from the same source that revealed the update to the iPhone dock in February - stated: "Apple believes consistent dock connectors across the line and other improvements they're able to make to the new iPad [at] this point are more important than sticking to yearly release schedules."

It means people may need to use a special adaptor in order to connect to the older products they possess.

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North Lincolnshire Council has been encouraging homes and businesses in the area to put their names down for a scheme to bolster connectivity in the region, This is Scunthorpe reports.

And the local authority has seen its target met after 5,000 residents and 500 businesses signed up to the service.

As a result, suppliers will now be required to bid for the right to carry out the broadband cables rollout.

To ensure everybody in North Lincolnshire got the message and was aware of the scheme, the council embarked on a media publicity campaign that saw it discussing the plans with businesses directly, while also speaking to homeowners at a number of key events.

Councillor Neil Poole of Messingham and cabinet member for policy and resources at the local authority thanked everyone for their support of the project.

He stated: "We've been campaigning to get superfast broadband for some months now, so I'm really pleased that we've reached the target."

"This means we can now move forward and progress with getting superfast broadband for our residents and businesses."

To promote the survey, a number of local business organisations got involved and looked to champion the initiative in their own way.

Humber Chemical Focus, the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Federation were among those to lend a helping hand, while local broadband champions from within the community also helped to spread the message far and wide by distributing leaflets.

Cllr Poole explained the success of the scheme has resulted in Broadband Delivery UK adopting the approach as its best practice.

The local council member noted that although it is great to receive recognition on a national scale, people still need to offer their responses in order to continue building up momentum and make the business case for the rollout even stronger.

"We are still collecting responses, so it's not too late if you want to support the project," he added.

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Manufacturer AFL has put pen to paper on a deal with Eskom to supply and complete the lines, while the company will also install, supervise and test the service, the Swindon Advertiser reports.

A spokesman for Eskom - which is based in South Africa and generates around 95 per cent of the country's electricity - noted: "The communication routes that will be built over the coming years are for solely our own use in the control and protection of substations based around the South African countryside."

The firm explained that for the five-year duration of the contract, around 11,000 km of optical ground wire will be required in order to make the new routes successful.

Projects are to be carried out across South Africa because the arrangement covers both Eskom's transmission and distribution arms.

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Carried out by ABI Research, the investigation revealed m-commerce market is likely to account for 24.4 per cent of all revenues seen in the overall e-commerce market by 2017.

The estimate suggests jumper cable assemblies and other telecommunication components are likely to play a role in helping more and more consumers use their devices to buy goods on-the-go.

According to the research, m-commerce experienced huge growth in 2011 and this acceleration is being fuelled by a greater adoption of smartphones in both the mature and developing markets.

In addition, this form of buying and selling is becoming increasingly popular among retailers on the high street, which are looking at a number of different multi-channel strategies to combat the rising threat posed by competitors based solely on the internet.

It was demonstrated that while m-commerce only makes up a small percentage of the e-commerce market at present, the marked growth seen in the medium of late suggests this may be set to change.

The study showed m-commerce platforms are being improved all the time, with providers eager to enhance, optimise and integrate the systems they create.

John Devlin, practice director at ABI Research, noted: "M-commerce is not yet mass market, yet it is delivering remarkable growth in tough economic conditions.

"There remain questions, as how to best realise the value and return on investment of m-commerce, but innovative retailers with the resources to invest in the development of their mobile portfolio have clearly identified this as the way forward."

It was demonstrated that the m-commerce market has expanded more rapidly thanks to the impact of smartphones and the emergence of a new app-store mentality that sees customers using their handhelds to buy both physical and digital products.

In addition, it was noted consumers are also being given more options with regard to how they wish to pay for these products.

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The government in the South American country has announced the development will take place in the southern Patagonia region, while other parts of the deal suggest the two nations will work together on more space-related projects in the future, the AFP reports.

Signed between Argentina's space agency and China's agency for the control and tracking of satellites, the agreement defined more general parameters of establishing installations of this type on earth.

According to the arrangement, the move will enable Argentina "to develop interplanetary exploration activities, to study deep space and celestial bodies, to monitor and control satellites and to acquire scientific data".

The antenna will be positioned in Neuquen province, but is not the only structure of its type being built in the nation, as the European Space Agency continues to work on an antenna based in the central-west Mendoza province that aims to improve deep space exploration.

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Following a marked rise in such instances over the last few years, there has been a notable reduction in the past six months - and Hertfordshire Constabulary believes this is down to Operation Devon, the Watford Observer reports.

Launched in 2010, the initiative aims to tackle the problem of metal theft, as power cables, catalytic converters and roofing lead are all being targeted in the area.

Hertfordshire Constabulary revealed it has looked into 533 such incidents in the first half of 2012 - notably fewer than the 773 recorded for the same period one year earlier.

Leader of Operation Devon DCI Liz Hanlon said she is delighted with the results and congratulated officers on the taskforce and safer neighbourhood teams for their efforts.

However, she cautioned: "There are still people attempting to remove high voltage cabling from electricity sub stations, which is extremely dangerous and likely to result in serious injury."

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Instow is one of five communities in the region to have enjoyed upgrades that mean its download speeds now reach 20 Mbps, the North Devon Gazette reports.

The move to introduce new copper cable networks in the area comes on top of BT's plans to ensure two-thirds of the UK can make use of the new service by 2014.

Ben Rhodes, chief executive for the Devon and Cornwall Business Council, noted: "In a fast-changing, increasingly competitive world, faster broadband is tremendously important for local businesses and for individuals wanting to develop their skills and education."

John Reynolds, regional director for BT south-west, noted that while 77 per cent of houses and companies have access to the improved broadband cables service at present, this is likely to rise to 84 per cent in the next 12 months.

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Speaking at a Peterborough City Council committee meeting, ICT and Transactional Services Partnership manager Richard Godfrey noted the number of people from the region signing a petition to bring the improved connection has risen from 700 to more than 1,150 in recent months, the Peterborough Telegraph reports.

Paul Stevenette of Peterborough City Council said the city's residents want to be the trailblazers for the government's plan to have high-speed internet in place by 2014.

He stated: "Everyone should have the best connection speed and it is unfair that one person should get a better broadband than the other."

A decision on whether or not the region will benefit from the rollout will not be made until nearer the end of the year, as network providers need time to consider if an investment will be worth their while.

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According to Western Power Distribution, the criminal act in Heanor caused a blackout that meant power had to be re-routed at the Rock and Blues Old School Weekender Festival at Pentrich.

As a result of this action, an overhead power cable in a field next to the gathering snapped.

While nobody was injured, fire crews cordoned off the area to enable workers from Western Power Distribution to fix the problem.

David Crowther, station manager at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, noted: "An electrical cable fell from an overhead pylon striking the camp - it was a lucky escape for a lot of people."

Western Power Distribution spokesman Michael Clarke revealed the issue was solved and the festival - which included acts such as UK Subs, Ozzbest and Bad Axe - was able to proceed as normal.

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According to the company's quarter two results, the broadcaster has been able to maintain the momentum it saw in the first three-month period of the year, when 212,000 new users signed up.

In quarter two, an additional 138,000 homes benefitted from the broadband cables service, meaning its overall customer base now stands at 4,001,000.

Jeremy Darroch, Sky's chief executive, said customers continue to choose Sky ahead of other providers even in times of economic difficulty.

Mr Darroch went on to note: "Our consistent approach of investing where it matters most to customers and improving efficiency behind the scenes is working extremely well."

The results also showed 187,000 people signed up to its line rental service in the last year, while 141,000 individuals decided Sky's home phone setup was the right choice for them.

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This is the finding of new research from comScore, which showed mobile commerce is being favoured by more and more consumers residing in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy.

It suggests products such as jumper cable assemblies are playing a role in helping people access all the information they need while on-the-go.

According to the study, the past 12 months have seen the amount of individuals buying goods through their handset almost double, with one-in-six smartphone owners using the device to access online retail sites and apps.

This 16.6 per cent represented an escalation of 4.6 percentage points on the previous year.

From a geographical perspective, it was demonstrated that the fastest-growing m-commerce market in the past 12 months has been Spain's, which has a growth rate of 141 per cent.

As a result, almost two million smartphone owners have used their device to browse shopping websites such as eBay and Amazon.

By absolute numbers, the UK was shown to have the most sizeable market - 6.5 million phone retail users - but also the least rapid growth rate after recording a level of 74 per cent.

Hesham Al-Jehani, European mobile product manager at comScore, stated: "We are now observing a rapid increase in the emergence of m-commerce, where consumers visit retail sites or use dedicated apps and ultimately make on-device purchases."

The industry expert observed: "While smaller screen sizes can be an impediment to people conducting transactions on mobile devices, retailers have responded to the changing consumer environment."

This has come in the form of transaction processes being simplified and efforts being made to facilitate purchasing while on-the-go. 

It was also shown that 12.4 per cent of smartphone owners are using their devices to complete their transactions, while 75 per cent of the 19.5 million users who accessed retail content on their handsets went on to make a purchase.

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Student Peter Kremer from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has produced a miniature version of the Olympic flame, the Press Association reports.

The torch is 100,000 times smaller than the original, which has been making its way around Britain ahead of the London Olympics.

And while famous faces such as Olympian Daley Thompson, former javelin thrower Steve Backley, jockey Frankie Dettori and rower Sir Steve Redgrave have carried the real torch ahead of the Games getting underway tomorrow (July 27th), it is unlikely anybody will be holding Mr Kremer's effort aloft.

The torch is nine micrometres in length and has a diameter of 1,600 nanometres at the top and 80 nanometres at its base.

And although the 28-year-old PhD student had originally intended to present his creations to friends as presents, the handing over process may prove difficult due to the torches being invisible to the naked eye.

Mr Kremer's initial quest was to come up with an antenna to help take a light wave into a quantum dot, which is a portion of matter in which all three spatial dimensions are confine its smallest parts.

The development of the nano-torch came about accidentally when the scholar was working with cones in an attempt to channel the light down.

Mr Kremer stated: "The nano-torch was a by-product of my PhD project. I noticed that it was uncannily like the Olympic Torch - only 100,000 times smaller."

He added: "It's not often that quantum engineering throws up recognisable objects and shapes, so I was quite pleased that my nano-antenna resembles the Olympic Torch so much."

The university goer explained his attempt to create an antenna for the quantum dot works similarly to a rooftop antenna, where television station signals are compressed 1,000 times smaller so they can be transported along a copper wire.

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This is according to a new survey commissioned by global workspace provider Regus, which found a high number of employees are taking 'workations' rather than fully relaxing on their getaways.

The findings suggest products such as cable assemblies may be playing a role in helping people carry out their duties while out of the office.

It was demonstrated that 39 per cent of workers will not be able to keep themselves away from their job commitments while vacationing this summer - and will instead by attempting to find the time to complete tasks related to their occupation.

Indeed, some people will attempt to fit up to three hours of work into their day rather than relaxing with their friends and family.

Of these, eight per cent admitted they will get stuck into work tasks for more than three hours a day while on a break.

Dr Katherine Rake, chief executive of the Family Planning and Parenting Institute, noted: "Developments in technology such as wifi and smartphones have placed the UK on the cusp of a flexible working revolution, allowing people to work at a time and location which best suits their personal and family needs."

However, Dr Rake - who has an OBE for services to equal opportunities - explained people should not allow their duties to encroach too much on family life, especially as these new innovations are making it much easier for employees to spend time completing tasks while out of the office.

She observed managers need to encourage staff to leave their work troubles behind when they are supposed to be unwinding and spending times with loved ones, adding: "Bosses must introduce company policies banning themselves and other staff from contacting those taking time off."

By allowing people to relax while on holiday, employers will reap the benefits of their staff members being much more productive when they return to work fully refreshed, the expert added.

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Published in Ofcom's Communications Market Report for Scotland 2012, the findings revealed take-up of the service north of the border has been quicker than in any other UK country in the past 12 months.

Indeed, the uptake was seven percentage points greater than that seen at the beginning of 2011.

According to the study, 68 per cent of homes in the nation are now using broadband - markedly more than the 61 per cent recorded a year earlier.

It was demonstrated that both fixed and mobile setups of the service increased in this time, escalating from 57 per cent to 64 per cent and from nine per cent to 12 per cent respectively.

And while take-up of broadband in Scotland was 13 percentage points beneath the UK average of 74 per cent last year, the following 12 months have seen it reduce this to eight percentage points.

It means the country has moved from standing alone as having the lowest broadband cables adoption in the UK to being placed alongside Wales and Northern Ireland.

Vicki Nash, director of Ofcom Scotland - the communications regulator - noted: "Last year's report found there was a risk of Scotland being left behind in terms of broadband take-up. This year the picture is much healthier with Scotland closing the gap on the other nations."

It was also demonstrated that consumers in the country are becoming increasingly satisfied with the broadband service they receive.

These levels rose by 12 percentage points to 85 per cent over the last year, meaning they have returned to that seen in 2009.

With regard to mobile coverage, it was shown that geographical challenges and low population density means fewer premises have access to the service from 3G operators than the UK average.

But while 27.5 per cent of the area in Scotland does not have any 2G mobile coverage from any operator, when looked at from a by premises perspective, 99.2 per cent of homes in the country are served by at least one 2G operator.

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Thousands of pounds worth of lines were taken from Tylorstown Rugby Club - which is a feeder team for the Cardiff Blues - just prior to it unveiling a new £61,000 refurbishment, the Rhondda Leader reports.

Around a month before an opening day to mark the update, members arriving at the site realised criminals had once again attempted to get their hands on 140 metres of wiring at the location.

However, Paul Hefford, who has helped to get the new project off the ground, said the incident will not affect the grand opening.

Mr Hefford noted some people seem intent on delaying the big day - which will see local schools and churches, as well as netball and rugby teams, invited along - but stated: "Yes it's a setback, but we won't let them ruin it ... We will still open next month as planned, because there are enough people here determined to make it happen."

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The BBC reports that Bedfordshire Police have served one particular incident as a warning to future perpetrators, after a 20-year-old Luton man suffered third degree burns when his hands came in contact with metal cabling.

Both the victim and a 16-year-old have been seen by doctors at a specialist burns unit and have been arrested on suspicion of theft.

Police have said they have had a lucky escape and images of the damage caused to the youth's hands have been published to support this message.

"This incident and the pictures we are releasing illustrate the dangers of tampering with this type of product," Inspector Steve Ashdown stated.

Last month, data from the British Transport Police revealed 69 per cent of cable thieves hope to sell on the wiring to make a profit.

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This is according to mobile consultant Rob Thurner of Burnermobile.com and Mobiletrainingacademy.com, who said he expects to see more people engaging in contactless payments, with pre-payment systems growing in demand.

"Mobile coupons and vouchers is an industry worth billions of pounds. You are able to give people coupons on their phones and you allow them to use them in store," the expert stated.

One system Mr Thurner cited as being an effective pre-payment program for smartphones is the Barclaycard quick-tap, which works much in the same way as an Oyster card and is designed for small transactions.

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The Hull Daily Mail reports telecoms company MS3 Communications is making good progress towards making the city's broadband infrastructure entirely independent by September.

Construction to install the fibre-optic cables began in April, after civil engineering contractor Welch Civils was chosen to carry out the work.

The long-term plan for the region's broadband connections is to extend the network into the north and east of Hull before heading towards Cottingham and Beverley.

MS3 is investing £4.5 million into the infrastructure, which will cover an area of 50km.

Last week, BT announced some 3,300 properties in Brechin will benefit from improved fibre cable broadband services by 2013 and the Brechin Advertiser reported the area will benefit from the economic rewards this upgrade will bring.

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Decision-makers have planned for an "electric spine" to connect cities all over the country, according to the Department of Transport, with 75 per cent of all passenger journeys expected to be made on electric tracks by the end of its five-year upgrade programme.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg noted the upgrade will help close the north-south divide in the UK, enhancing connections between major business hubs.

According to the government, these cables will facilitate a more reliable rail network, leading to lower operating costs and carbon emissions.

Indeed, managing director of East Midlands Trains David Horne told Rail.co.uk that the Bedford to Sheffield line alone will rake back £60 million in annual industry costs.

"That means within ten years of completion, the electrification of the line will have paid for itself and will continue to reduce the cost of rail to the taxpayer year on year," he concluded.

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Around 300 former workers on the project, which saw pictures from the US sent via the Telstar satellite to Goonhilly, celebrated the half-century milestone by returning to the Cornwall site where the signal was received, the BBC reports.

A 26-metre dish - named Antenna 1 and often referred to as Arthur - was commemorated as part of the proceedings.

Des Prouse, a former engineer at Goonhilly, said there should be great pride throughout the county that it has played such an important role in modern communications.

Mr Prouse stated: "From 110 years ago, with Marconi and the first radio telegraphy and then 50 years ago with Telstar and the first transatlantic television, it's marvellous that it all happened in Cornwall."

Despite the site ceasing satellite operations in 2006, the government is planning to revamp the antenna and construct a radio telescope station at the location.

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Having already introduced the Kindle Fire tablet computer to the market, people familiar with the matter have suggested the company is liaising with component suppliers in Asia to test a new handheld model, the Wall Street Journal reports.

And with mass production expected to get underway in late 2012 or early 2013, products such as jumper cable assemblies might play an important role in the phone's success.

The newspaper noted the smartphone market is continuing its wide expansion, with numerous manufacturers entering the fray by releasing models of different sizes and type.

According to an official at one of Amazon's part suppliers, the screen of the new smartphone could be around four or five inches in size, which is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S III and the yet-to-be-released new Apple iPhone, due to come out later this year.

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Adam Bell, communications manager at RenewableUK - the trade and professional body for wind and marine renewables industries in the UK, formed in 1978 and now serving more than 650 members - noted this boost comes at a time when traditional investment is on the slide.

Cables transporting energy to and from these facilities are therefore playing an important role in delivering jobs and income to the UK.

Mr Bell stated: "To ensure this keeps coming, any changes by the government to support for low-carbon energy must be based on evidence of its actual costs, rather than political calculation."

The comments come in response to recent news revealing wind power companies are considering taking the government to court due to a disagreement over subsidies, as the energy department has suggested this could be reduced by ten per cent after it carried out a number of technical studies.

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Martin Deehan, area manager for Electricity North West, noted laying the lines beneath the surface is one way to ensure they are better protected against hazardous conditions and other factors, such as overhanging tree branches.

Mr Deehan was speaking as it was announced engineers will re-route cables underground along Haverflatts in the Cumbrian village Milnthorpe, the BBC reports.

The new setup will replace overhead power lines in the region, which may have been at risk during the hazardous conditions and heavy rainfall seen across much of Britain in recent weeks.

Mr Deehan stated: "Projects like this help to ensure the region's electricity network is better protected from any external factors that can cause unplanned power cuts."

The work - which is expected to last from July 23rd to the end of August - is being timed with the local school holidays to ensure travel disruption is minimal.

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The IDC Financial Insights study revealed payments of this type have more than doubled in popularity over the last year, with 33 per cent of those questioned now buying products via their handheld devices.

Such uptake suggests products such as cable assemblies are playing an important role in helping individuals source and buy items while on the move.

According to the investigation, 56 per cent of those who use mobile payments opt for PayPal Mobile, while 40 per cent choose Apple's iTunes and the same percentage prefer Amazon Payments.

Aaron McPherson, practice director at IDC Financial Insights, noted: "We expect to see continued growth in open-loop prepaid cards and mobile payments next year."

He added electronic bill delivery enhancements likely to be made in the near future will also result in presentment and payment services of this type also being improved.

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BT has announced around 3,300 properties in the town will receive the updated service next year and it is anticipated the move will result if significant economic rewards, the Brechin Advertiser reports.

The region is just one of 21 communities in Scotland being targeted as part of the company's latest rollout, while the setup has already been implemented in Montrose.

Brendan Dick, director of BT Scotland, noted the move will act as a "massive shot in the arm" for the region, bringing in new business opportunities and creating jobs.

Mr Dick stated: "As our new fibre network expands across Scotland, it also brings new potential for offering essential public services online and cost savings across the sectors."

He explained people will be able to use the enhanced service for a number of reasons, including for work means, entertainment, shopping and social networking.

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Carried out by InSites Consulting, the study revealed 34 per cent of owners in the UK even operate the devices while going to the toilet.

It was shown that 48 per cent of consumers use their handset at the same time they watch TV and 65 per cent do so when visiting friends and family.

Products such as jumper cable assemblies therefore appear to be enabling individuals to access all the data they need regardless of their location.

Elias Veris, mobile expert at InSites Consulting, noted estimations suggest five per cent of the time people currently spend on laptops and personal computers will be given over to phones and tablets in the not-so-distant future.

Mr Veris stated: "I personally think it will be a lot more - at home the tablet will claim a lot more time and on the road the smartphone will do the same."

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Dominic Baliszewski, telecoms expert at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, noted the free service is likely to appeal to a certain group who are looking to limit their spending and are not going to use the internet too regularly.

Products such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore play a key role in helping people access the web on-the-go at no extra cost.

However, Mr Baliszewski noted the service may be subject to reduced speeds, disrupted reception on trains and peak-hour congestion.

He stated: "This is not a substitute for fixed-line broadband, but is an excellent add-on service for customers who only want to use it sporadically."

The expert added the mandatory advert viewing allocation of 2.5 minutes for the service - which people can use when they buy a Samba SIM card for £2.99 - might irritate users who simply wish to check their email.

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This is the suggestion of new research from mobile network O2, which found making calls is only the fifth most popular use of the devices.

Products such as jumper cable assemblies are likely to have played a part in enabling multiple tasks to be carried out on the handsets - of which browsing the internet was shown to be the most favoured activity.

According to the study, people spent more time checking social networks, playing games and listening to music on the phones than they did speaking on them.

David Johnson, general manager of devices for O2 - which is part of the Telefonica O2 Europe group - noted: "While we're seeing no let-up in the number of calls customers make ... their phone now plays a far greater role in all aspects of their lives."

He added mobiles are now replacing a number of much-loved devices, such as cameras, watches, books and laptops.

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The charity announced seven individuals have been handed the monetary help in order to set up their own research groups and push forward in their efforts to learn more about cancer and identify possible cures.

It means the recipients may spend the money on medical-related products such as cable assemblies as they use the most advanced equipment to assist their efforts.

Dr David Scott, director of science funding at Cancer Research UK - which receives no government funding for its research work - noted: "With the promise of new targeted treatments on the horizon and progress in immunotherapy now picking up pace, it's an incredibly exciting time to be involved in cancer research."

As part of the handouts, five senior scientists have been given Senior Cancer Research Fellowships, while two juniors will be making use of Career Development Fellowships.

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Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk - a website offering advice to customers looking to update their services - noted a decent supply is especially vital for individuals working from home.

Mr Dawson explained such is the need for a suitable broadband connection that people are beginning to view its importance as being on a par with that of the telephone.

He stated: "Anyone who is working in any kind of retail services [company] needs access to email, you need access to information."

Individuals looking to upgrade their system may therefore wish to shop around in order to identify the most competitive deals likely to suit their needs the most.

Mr Dawson recommended people treat their broadband as they would their utilities - by researching the options open to them before putting pen to paper on a deal.

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The country is co-hosting the major football tournament with Poland and the efforts of the transmitter specialist have meant viewers have been able to watch the matches through a nationwide Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial network.

Kathrein succeeded in its plans to deliver a total of 168 stations for the event and managed to complete the task in the space of just five months.

The move means Ukraine's public have been able to see European football's biggest stars - such as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain's Andres Iniesta and Italy's Andrea Pirlo - performing in their home nation.

In addition, Kathrein has also fitted all EM football stadiums in both Ukraine and Poland with mobile communication and filter systems that have helped spectators within the grounds keep in contact with their loved ones back home during the games.

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The electronics specialist has unveiled the products after recognising seven or eight-inch RD 24 and M23 circular or rectangular connectors often require a lot of space due to their notable size.

It explained moves to make the M12 options work as power connectors were made possible by placing 1.5 mm contacts within the M12 items with the new and normed coding type.

By fulfilling the IP67 when mated and locked in the right manner, the products can be used to ensure all kinds of connection in the automation technology field can be realised, regardless of whether or not the data, power or signals have to be transported through an M12 connection.

In addition, Binder - which has been in operation for more than 45 years - is also offering corresponding panel mounts with M20 x 1.5 fixing threads and screw clamp contacts.

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Provided by the British Transport Police (BTP), the numbers revealed a 69 per cent reduction of instances in which metal is targeted by criminals hoping to sell the material for a profit, the Northern Echo reports.

The movement has come partly as a result of Operation Tornado, an initiative headed by the Association of Chief Police Officers, which is now set to be rolled out across the south of England.

Spokesman for the project Chief Inspector Robin Edwards noted Operation Tornado is just one of a number of methods being employed to combat the sale of stolen metal.

He said he hopes all registered scrap metal handlers will sign up to the initiative, adding: "It has been designed not to inhibit those dealers that operate legitimate businesses, but to remove unscrupulous dealers who operate outside the law."

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Underground and sub-sea lines are to make such connections in the Highlands and offshore islands possible, the Scottish government announced.

The programme, which should result in communities in the most far-flung regions north of the border being online by 2020, is being overseen by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and BT.

Alex Paterson, chief executive of HIE - which acts as the economic and community development agency for the country's north and west - described the plan as the biggest and most difficult broadband connection scheme in the UK.

Mr Paterson stated: "Businesses and communities will see benefits where they matter most, including in education, in supporting healthcare services and by opening up new markets."

He added the overall goal of bringing superfast connections to all parts of Highlands and the islands - where businesses and individuals have not enjoyed the same web speeds as other regions in the UK - is now one step closer to being achieved.

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TechCrunch reports it has independently verified Apple is looking to replace its current 30-pin port with a 19-pin variation, although the actual size and form of the adaption has not been revealed.

Such a change is likely to have significant implications for customers with regard to the accessories and the connectors they use for these add-ons.

It is believed the new port will be similar to the Thunderbolt feature found on variations of MacBook, although the pin-out is likely to be somewhat different to this.

TechCrunch noted the connectors previously used by Apple offered a high level of structural stability when attached to most products, but observed the new design suggests the manufacturer is placing a greater emphasis on space-saving.

According to the website, three independent manufactures concurred that a 19-pin dock port is in the works.

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According to the Wishaw Press, the targeting of the facility at Auchterhead meant homes in the region, as well as some in Newmains, Morningside and Bogside, suffered a temporary power cut.

The thieves are likely to have made off with the copper cable in the hope of selling it on for profit, but their actions not only impacted local residents, but also placed their own safety at risk.

A spokesperson for ScottishPower stated: "Dangerous acts like this not only have the potential to cause serious injury but could also result in widespread loss of electricity supply to homes and businesses."

The representative went on to note the company needs to ensure all of its equipment is in good working order to maintain the required electricity supply to all its customers.

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Jersey Electricity said it hopes approval for the development will be granted before the end of the year, with the line expected to be operable by 2015, BBC reports.

Chris Ambler, head of the organisation, explained the project is likely to press forward once planning authorities in France give the move the green light.

News of the extra cable might come as a relief to residents in Jersey, as it came shortly after the island was affected by a serious power failure that emerged following problems regarding submarine cables.

It was found that the outage - which resulted in back-up generators having to be used - was due to issues with sub-station equipment in France.

Mr Ambler noted: "The nature of this technology ... is such that occasionally equipment items fail, cables fail and we build in contingency to try and absorb that."

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According to the ABI Research study, revenues for these add-ons will increase to reach $38 billion (£24 billion) by 2017, with profits for feature phone extras set to dip to $12 billion.

The uptake might therefore lead to greater use of related products such as jumper cable assemblies over the coming years.

Michael Morgan, senior analyst of devices, applications and content at ABI Research, noted: "The increasing penetration of smartphones is driving a shift in accessory design toward smart accessories that drive higher levels of consumer interaction, product value and brand recognition."

Mr Morgan explained companies looking to make waves in the industry should therefore aim to develop smartphone add-ons that are at once engaging and innovative.

The research also found that while feature phone owners are likely to spend $28.17 on accessories for their device, smartphone operators are more inclined to part with closer to $56.

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New figures from ABI Research revealed the two manufacturers accounted for 55 per cent of worldwide shipments in the first quarter of 2012, while contributing more than 90 per cent of the profits enjoyed by the sector.

According to the data, Samsung and Sony were the two original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to experience sequential growth in sales over this time - suggesting use of related products such as cable assemblies might have also increased markedly.

ABI Research explained OEMs should look to bolster growth in other key markets, especially as penetration in North America and Western Europe have now passed the 50 per cent mark.

This means regions such as China - where shipment expansion has climbed to more than 80 per cent - may be increasingly targeted by these firms, although they will have to contend with local vendors such as Huawei and ZTE.

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The company has unveiled the setup for its Booster Brolly gadget, which has been developed with the help of University College London.

Designed as an eco-friendly mobile phone charger, the device works by flexible solar panels in the canopy of the umbrella generating electrical currents, while also powering the micro antenna and improving a phone's 3G signal.

The handset can therefore be charged through a USB port located in the handle of the brolly, while the increased signal capacity provides better reception for any friends making calls while stood in close proximity.

Danielle Crook, director of brand marketing at Vodafone, noted: "We wanted to create a practical but high-tech innovation that could genuinely improve a festival goers experience. The concept Booster Brolly does just that."

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National Grid and SP Transmission have announced the planned route for the 33 km line, which is part of the Western Link programme, the Wirral Globe reports.

The scheme will see a large undersea power cable - one of the biggest the world has ever seen - transporting renewable energy from Scotland to England and Wales.

Its route has been confirmed as rising ashore at Leasowe in the north of the region before making its way east of Heswall and Neston.

From here, the development will head south-west and steer between Burton and Puddington, continuing on to the National Grid site located in Deeside.

Peter Roper, cable project manager, explained input from the local community was of great assistance while the plans were finalised, adding: "The feedback received, together with information from further technical and environmental investigations we have undertaken, has enabled us to refine the route to the one published."

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Centrica Renewables Energy announced Global Marine Energy has put the finishing touches on the project related to the export cable at the site, which is positioned off the UK's east coast.

The facility will boast an installed capacity of around 270MW once fully finished and is a joint project between Centrica, Siemens Project Ventures and DONG Energy.

Mark Leggett, global marine energy chief executive officer at Global Marine Energy, noted the installation of power cables in shallow water is often a tricky task, with spring tides adding a further obstacle in this instance.

Mr Leggett stated: "Detailed planning, excellent support from the customer and well timed execution all contributed to a successful result."

The LINCS wind farm is on track to be up and running by the end of this year and is a development likely to produce electricity for more than 200,000 households.

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The UK government is providing the funds after detailed analysis showed the country needed more financing than the nearly £69 million already allocated for the development.

It was decided that financing the rollout north of the border is trickier than elsewhere in the UK due partly to the geographical landscape of some regions in Scotland.

Scottish secretary Michael Moore stated: "Access to superfast broadband means Scottish businesses can expand, develop new markets and compete globally."

Mr Moore explained the move would result in local communities having the opportunity to access public services at faster speeds and with much greater ease.

It is hoped the rollout of superfast broadband cables can help to create new jobs and enable businesses to grow and expand - factors essential for the future performance of the Scottish economy.

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The M8/M12 angled duo connecting cords with M8/M12 female sockets can be used when machine applications have limited space and local wiring for actor-sensor interface boxes is used.

According to the electronics specialist, this approach can enable two signals per plug-in place to be made, with the M12 system required for the male side and either the M8 or M12 setup employed when it comes to the female variation.

It explained the signal one and signal two labels are highlighted on the duo connectors, while the standard cable length is one metre.

For users who require a longer line, these can be provided upon request.

The release follows on from Binder's recent introduction of the new M8/M12 twin distributors as part of its 765 series.

These boxes are universally applicable and have been designed for use when space is limited and signals are still required to be distributed.

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Scientists at Princeton University in the US have developed a new 'tooth tattoo' that sticks to dental enamel and transmits signals related to the chemicals found in a person's saliva.

The investigators believe the technology could be used to recognise viruses after already being employed as a means of flagging up stomach ulcers and other surgical infections.

Michael McAlpine, principal investigator of the team, stated: "The antenna coil is what transmits the signal ... you don't need a battery."

The results have been published in the medical journal Nature Communications and although the device is only just starting to be considered as a realistic tool in the battle against disease, it is hoped the antenna might improve detection accuracy in the future.

Mr McAlpine explained the device is not only fast when supplying results, but also has the capacity to detect tiny amounts of bacteria.

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Vodafone and O2 - which owns Telefonica - have revealed they will join forces in a bid to improve existing coverage and to speed up the introduction of the new superfast technology.

It is hoped the move will result in 4G, a service that uses products such as jumper cable assemblies, being delivered to consumers throughout the UK by 2015.

A successful rollout would therefore see phone users able to download music and videos at much higher speeds than they can presently.

Ronan Dunne, chief executive of Telefonica UK, said: "Exceptional customer demand for the mobile internet has challenged the mobile industry to consider innovative solutions to building a nationwide network that will be fit for our customers in the future."

He added the setup will also be required to offer suitable support for the services and products that are needed to make the UK fully digital.

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Andrew McClelland, chief of operations and policy at Interactive Media in Retail Group - the industry association for e-retail in the UK and a membership community promoting best practice - noted this area of growth, which has been talked about for a long time, is now beginning to advance.

The trend is therefore likely to see greater use of jumper cable assemblies and other related products in the mobile world.

Speaking at the Technology for Marketing and Advertising Manchester event, Mr McClelland explained some companies in the fashion industry are seeing 15 to 20 per cent of their online purchases being made on mobile devices, describing the levels of growth as "astronomical".

He stated: "Suffice to say one of the obvious [areas of growth] is mobile - we've been talking about it for a number of years and  ... it's started kicking off."

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Despite the units being necessary for the company to hook up 32,000 customers and businesses in the region to a faster connection, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has rejected the move because the look of the region's streetscapes will be affected.

The cabinets are 32 per cent taller than the ones currently lining the streets - and while local authorities would like to see them either made smaller or positioned underground, BT said such action would prove impossible.

A spokesman for the provider said: "Whilst I'm sure the residents of Kensington and Chelsea appreciate the historic streetscape, we don't believe this should have to mean ... [they] have to put up with historic broadband speeds."

BT explained any attempts to decrease the size of the cabinets would result in them serving fewer properties, while additional units would be required to make sure all homes are served.

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The organisation has revealed it hopes grocery purchases made via mobile devices will double in the coming six months thanks to the introduction of a new digital service.

Products such as cable assemblies and other smartphone-related components might therefore play a big part in helping the company hit its upcoming target.

It is hoped orders placed through handsets will climb from six per cent to 12 per cent by the time 2012 draws to a close, while a new iPad app is also in the pipeline to accompany the applications already available on Androids and the iPhone.

Chief operating officer at Asda Judith McKenna stated: "The world of retailing is being transformed at a remarkable rate and opening up exciting opportunities for retailers like ourselves."

Ms McKenna pointed out customers do not tend to think about channels or devices, rather they simply wish to compare prices and shop with ease.

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The electronics specialist noted these boxes are universally applicable and can be used when space is limited and signals still need to be distributed.

Mounting holes are used to allow the device to be properly fixed, while cords are done away with because the information is collected by the distributor before being forwarded on.

To help mount the product, a set of two M4x20 stainless steel screws is also included, while both male and female mating sides can be used.

The twin distributors are available as moulded versions, with operating life ensured thanks to a tough PUR housing that should offer protection against chemicals.

In addition, the distributors will also be shielded against humidity, vibration and dust, which means they can be used in most environments - be they polluted or non-polluted - and the connections fulfil IP 67 in these conditions once they are mated and locked.

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Investment from the group will be added to that offered by the Storas Uibhist Trust, Social Investment Scotland and the European Regional Development Fund to enable the Western Isles project to get off the ground.

Cables transporting electricity are likely to play a key role in helping the development generate more than £20 million income for the local economy over the next two decades.

Chris Matthews, renewable energy manager at The Co-operative Bank, said the scheme is "pushing boundaries" with regard to renewable energy.

He stated: "The quality of life for many residents on the islands will be improved as a result, helping to create local jobs and diversify its economy."

The plans will see three wind turbines set up on South Uist and were announced to coincide with the beginning of the All-Energy Conference - the largest renewable energy event in the UK - in Aberdeen.

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This is according to Freeview - a body managed by DTV Services and launched in 2002 - which has called for the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition to reassess the levels of support offered to consumers.

It is hoped the rollout of 4G technology, a setup that makes use of products such as jumper cable assemblies, will not be delayed and TV services for viewers will be protected.

Ilse Howling, managing director of Freeview, stated: "It is vital that any strategy listens to what consumers want and need. We strongly believe that the Freeview homes should not be subject to further inconvenience."

Ms Howling added mobile phone operators should bear a proportion of the cost of protecting users from interference, in addition to that being offered by the government through the proceeds of the 4G auction.

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According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, three-quarters of local authorities have finalised their proposals after the government revealed £530 million-worth of fund money will be handed to them in a bid to see 90 per cent of homes and businesses connected to the service.

Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt noted councils were given until the end of April to come up with ways in which to achieve this percentage - in addition to securing access to speeds of at least two Mbps for everyone - as part of the Local Broadband Plan.

Mr Hunt stated: "Most local authorities are making excellent progress in delivering superfast broadband but there are still some that aren't working hard enough or fast enough."

He pointed out improvements need to be made by councils in the Black Country, East Riding, Essex, Portsmouth, Southampton and Telford and Wrekin in particular.

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According to the organisation's Voice of Small Business Panel Survey, 63 per cent of small companies situated in the countryside are dissatisfied with their internet connections at present.

The FSB has therefore called on the majority of these regions to have access to superfast broadband by 2015 - a move likely to see increased usage of coaxial cables and other related products.

It is hoped such a development will act as a catalyst to revitalise the rural economy and John Walker, national chairman of the group, noted the location of a business should not matter when it comes to the connectivity it enjoys.

Mr Walker stated: "With both rural and urban businesses clearly looking to the internet to expand, it is imperative the government takes action to close the digital divide between urban and rural businesses."

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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) revealed providers are having to pay out more than £1 million a week to those who fall victim to such activity.

Theft of this kind has more than doubled in the last half-decade, with around 1,000 incidents reported every seven days, while the aftermath and destruction caused by the action is costing the UK economy around £770 million each year.

Nick Starling, director of general insurance at the ABI, said: "Metal thieves are putting lives at risk, causing expensive damage and massive disruption."

Mr Starling explained his organisation is working in tandem with the government to try and rectify the problem.

Such is the extent of cable and other metal theft that around 300 tonnes of the material - which works out as the equivalent of 300 cars - is being lifted every seven days.

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According to the Arbitron/Edison Research study, 44 per cent of Americans over the age of 12 currently use such a device.

This means around half of all mobile owners in the country now operate a handset of this kind and may suggest an uptake in the use of products such as jumper cable assemblies and other related items.

Tom Webster, vice president of strategy and marketing at Edison Research, noted: "The increasing ubiquity of the mobile web is profoundly altering the quantity, nature and context of media consumption in America."

And it appears many consumers are using their phones in order to listen to online radio, with the weekly audience for this medium leaping more than 30 per cent in the last 12 months.

It means around 76 million Americans currently listen to the radio via these devices, with broadcasts now reaching 29 per cent of the population.

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Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) has teamed up with BT to launch Digital Rutland - a project that will see 97 per cent of properties in the area enjoying high speed internet connections.

The move comes after BDUK was earlier awarded a fund of £710,000 by the county council to help the organisation provide improved speeds by 2013.

It is hoped the move will provide a significant boost for both local homes and businesses that carry out most of their work via the web.

Terry King, deputy leader of Rutland County Council, noted: "This will provide benefits for the wider community such as developing education through e-technology and giving residents access to new models of care and social interaction."

He added coverage in the area has been poor up until now, adding there needs to be greater efforts to reduce the number of 'not spots' found across the county, in addition to more emphasis being placed on the areas that are not served by the market.

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The transmitters are being used as part of a national digital terrestrial television network and the development is being completed just in time for the tournament, which his being hosted by the eastern European country and its neighbour Poland.

Antennas specialist Kathrein has been heavily involved in the construction of the nationwide setup.

A total of 168 stations are included in the development, while 95 per cent of the Ukrainian population will now benefit from the extended network.

The antennas are specified for medium and low power output depending on the relevant coverage areas, with the standard solutions for systems with fields designed, made and delivered by Kathrein.

Speaking about the company's early provision of the quantity contracts, head of the BCA business unit at the group Georg Klauser said: "The customer party was very pleased about this development, which strengthened the trust in the product and in the Kathrein brand."

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This is the suggestion of Marzena Lipman, policy manager at Consumer Focus - which is the statutory consumer champion for England, Scotland and Wales - who was speaking in response to new mystery shopping research from Ofcom.

As part of the study, it was found that users were experiencing speeds much slower than they were led to believe they would enjoy while negotiating the deals over the phone.

Ms Lipman described this realisation represents the most common problem for broadband consumers.

She stated: "It is disappointing that this research shows many providers still aren't being as upfront with their customers as they should be."

When signing up to a new plan, people should be given a degree of basic information to make sure they have made the right choice, which includes data on the product they are buying and the speeds they are likely to experience.

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New data released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech revealed Android remains the most sought-after model, with this market being dominated by HTC and Samsung.

And with new handsets - such as the HTC One X, the Sony Xperia S and the Samsung Galaxy S3 - becoming available for purchase, products such as cable assemblies could play a role in ensuring this demand is met.

Dominic Sunnebo, global consumer insight director at Kantar, an insight, information and consultancy group, noted major changes are likely to be on the cards for manufacturer shares in the near future, adding: "We expect to see almost 22 million consumers aged 13+ changing their mobile device in the next year, with almost 80 per cent of these consumers buying a smartphone."

The research found the popularity of Android is escalating across Europe in particular, with it taking up 72.3 per cent of the market in Spain, coupled with marked growth in Italy and Germany.

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This is the finding of new research from the Guardian, which revealed a number of customers may be using services that are 40 per cent slower than those advertised by providers.

Significant differences in speed were registered as part of the newspaper's online broadband speed test, with those paying for an average of 12 Mbps actually enjoying just seven Mbps.

Numerous reasons were offered by way of explanation for the discrepancies, including internet blackspots in city centres, poor connections and copper lines lying exposed to hazardous weather conditions.

A spokesperson for Virgin Media said: "We are committed to continuing to lead this industry which is why we only advertise speeds that our customers can reasonably expect to actually receive."

Despite this, the study found customers of the provider reported a shortfall in speeds of 41 per cent, with them receiving 17.7 Mbps connections instead of the promised 30 Mbps. 

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Plans have been drawn up that include either a route of pylons or a length of cabling from Sellafield to Heysham, the BBC reports.

Another option put forward might see the lines make their way through the Lake District National Park - and the public have been invited to offer their views on the plans thanks to all possible routes being made available to peruse online.

Peter Fendley, senior project manager at National Grid, said the organisation welcomes receiving comments from both individuals and local groups on the subject.

Mr Fendley added: "It is important to stress that we will not be making decisions about the technology we'll be using to make connections at this stage in the process."

The new nuclear facility is expected to be constructed in 2023 beside Sellafield, with a local consultation in the pipeline for 2013 and an application for development consent due two years later. 

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The owners of the building - the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and developer Douglas Durst - are locked in discussions with architects regarding the enclosure of the 408-ft transmitter with a white shell, the Wall Street Journal reports.

There are concerns about the expense of the casing and the difficulties involved in its maintenance, but removing the material might result in it no longer being recognised as the tallest building in the US.

David Childs, lead designer of 1WTC, said: "Eliminating this integral part of the building's design and leaving an exposed antenna and equipment is unfortunate."

Mr Childs explained the architects are therefore willing to work alongside the owners in a bid to come up with an alternative model.

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Criminals targeted the lines in the Hatfield Road area and the incident resulted in BT's broadband and phone service being brought down, the St Albans Review reports.

Companies in the region have taken a financial hit after the lack of internet meant they were unable to carry on with their operations, while many of those living in St Albans were forced to endure a bank holiday weekend without access to a phone line or web link.

One such worker to suffer as a result of the thefts was writer Jill Barlow, who lost connection while carrying out her duties at home.

Ms Barlow stated: "My BT Broadband was also affected, meaning I was unable to send or receive emails, which for a professional writer makes life very difficult."

BT confirmed its teams have worked tirelessly to fix the problem, adding all connections should now be fully restored.

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David Belsom, director of market intelligence at Akamai Technologies - a provider of site infrastructure management and load balancing products - has described the nation as a "solid performer" when it comes to such matters.

Mr Belsom explained that although the UK ranks outside the top ten for connectivity offerings, its adoption of improved broadband will be in-step with that enjoyed by other European countries in the coming years.

He observed that while the last quarter of 2011 may have seen declines across a number of metrics, "long-term trending - year over year and four-year - shows that speeds are getting faster and that adoption is improving, over time".

His comments come in response to Akamai Technologies' latest State of the Internet report, which showed cities in the Asia Pacific region remain the fastest internet connection hubs in the world.

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According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker, the company shipped 11.8 million devices during 2012's first quarter.

The findings suggest cables and other related products required by tablet owners are being used by greater numbers around the world.

Tom Mainelli, research director of mobile connected devices at IDC, said: "Apple's move to position the iPad as an all-purpose tablet, instead of just a content consumption device, is resonating with consumers as well as educational and commercial buyers."

Mr Mainelli added the organisation has also benefited from its decision to keep a cut-price iPad 2 on sale following the unveiling of the latest tablet.

Despite the recent successes enjoyed by Apple, the rest of the tablet market has failed to see similar figures, with total worldwide media tablet shipments falling 1.2 million units below the IDC's initial estimation.

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This is according to a new survey from Broadbandchoices.co.uk, which found 77 per cent of respondents find their service is slower than they first believed it would be.

However, it appears many homeowners are not willing to splash the cash in order to correct this, with 42 per cent of those questioned claiming they would not part with an extra £10 a month to enjoy a superfast connection.

Dominic Baliszewski, broadband expert at the comparison site, said: "The man in the street has little understanding that superfast fibre services deliver speeds much closer to those claimed by the providers."

Mr Baliszewski observed service quality will continue to be a postcode lottery until a stable broadband infrastructure is successfully introduced in the UK, adding a fundamental reassessment is required to the way in which web services are promoted in the nation.

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According to new figures from the organisation, almost 70 per cent of such incidents in the west of England over the last 12 months took place in the region, with 33 separate cases occurring on the North Cotswold train line.

Ongoing engineering work in the area has been cited as a possible reason why thieves are targeting the route, which traverses Moreton-in-Marsh.

Patrick Hallgate, route managing director at Network Rail, said the company believes organised criminals are behind the spree, due to the sophisticated techniques used to uproot the cables.

Mr Hallgate noted the group will "continue to do all we can to stop these thieves but it is clear the law needs substantial change in order to take away the easy market for illegal scrap".

Network Rail revealed nearly 150 hours of delays have hit the rail industry as a result of such thefts, which has cost the sector in excess of £300,000.

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According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the former moved ahead of the latter - which has sat at the top of the pile since 2004 - thanks to the success of its smartphones.

Products such as cable assemblies might have therefore played an important role in the company's advances.

Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst at the IDC tracker programme, stated: "Samsung has used its established relationships with carriers in a mix of economically diverse markets to gain share organically and at the expense of former high fliers such as Nokia."

Despite this, the study also revealed the worldwide mobile phone market experienced a decline of 1.5 per cent during the first quarter of 2012 when compared against the same three-month period in 2011.

While vendors shipped 404.3 million units in last year's quarter one, this number fell to 398.4 million this time around.

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This is according to new research released by Capital Economics and commissioned by Everything Everywhere, which revealed the roll out should see 125,000 jobs either created or safeguarded, while £5.5 billion in private investment could also be unlocked.

It means 4G-related products such as jumper cable assemblies could play a key role in helping the economy enjoy an extra £75 billion by the end of the decade.

Mark Pragnell of Capital Economics, who authored the report, stated: "The near-term £5.5bn private industry investment we project is substantial - and opportune for the wider economy given the recent investment slump."

Olaf Swantee, chief executive officer of Everything Everywhere, noted the findings highlight the benefits 4G will bring to the UK - a nation with large mobile commerce and smartphone use that deserves an improved infrastructure to support this type of growth.

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The provider announced its setup will now offer download speeds of up to 76 Mbps - effectively doubling its previous maximum pace of 38 Mbps.

In addition, customers will be able to benefit from an upload speed improvement from 9.5 Mbps-and-under to a top level of 19 Mbps.

Andrew Saunders, head of product management and marketing at the company, said he believes the organisation now has the UK's strongest portfolio of fibre optic broadband products.

Mr Saunders stated: "Having worked with BT since the initial fibre optic broadband trials, we have a hands-on experience of the technology that other providers cannot match."

He explained the developments are essential for Zen Internet - which has been in operation in the UK since 1995 - as it is attempting to offer the nation's number one internet service provider.

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Residents in Wray and its neighbouring parishes will put their shovels and spades to good use by creating a 40-mile trench, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The scheme is likely to cost around £1.86 million - and the inhabitants of Wray, Arkholme, Wennington, Melling, Tatham, Roeburndale, Quernmore and Over Wyresdale have already come up with £300,000 for the cause, which is called Broadband for the Rural North.

Christopher Mays, a resident of Quernmore and assistant dean at Lancaster University - which is home to around 12,000 full-time students - described his current broadband service as "appalling".

He said his connection allows him "to access my email, but I have to download all my documents at work. Which means that, unlike other academics, it's almost impossible for me to work from home". 

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Carried out by Regeneris Consulting and commissioned by BT, the study revealed greater investment in internet connectivity - which might include greater uptake of coaxial cables - has the potential to create thousands of jobs and generate millions of pounds in the region over the next 15 years.

More than 310,000 homes and businesses in the area are currently taking advantage of such a service from BT, with this number likely to swell to 525,000 by the end of 2012.

Chris Sayers, regional director for the north-east at BT, said next generation broadband is already being installed by the company across the location, adding the organisation would welcome "the opportunity to have an even bigger impact on the regional economy by working with the public sector to make the high-speed technology available in more challenging areas".

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According to ABI Research's Technology Barometer survey, 25 per cent of those questioned in the US intend to buy such a device within the first six months of 2012.

This trend is likely to spell good news for all concerned in the industry, including manufacturers of products such as cable assemblies.

The poll also revealed high-definition televisions remain popular this year, with 25 per cent keen to snap one of these up, while 17 per cent hope to take Blu-ray players home, 18 per cent desire game consoles and 16 per cent pine for media tablets.

Michael Inouye, senior analyst at the group - which was founded in 1990 and serves as a market intelligence company specialising in emerging technology - said: "Connectivity continues to present new opportunities for all members within the value chain to enrich the user experience and mobile devices will increasingly be an additive part of the equation."

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The mobile phone company agreed to purchase Cable & Wireless Worldwide (C&WW) in an arrangement worth more than £1 billion, with Vodafone paying 38 pence per each share in C&WW.

As part of the takeover, a new UK fixed-line network will be added to the firm's current mobile setup, while the organisation is likely to benefit from greater capacity by owning an additional 20,500 km of fibre optic cables.

Vittorio Colao, chief executive of Vodafone - which made the UK's first mobile phone call in 1985 - said the acquisition "creates a leading integrated player in the enterprise segment of the UK communications market and brings attractive cost savings to our UK and international operations".

The provider was able to put pen to paper on the deal after India's Tata Communications pulled out of the running and left the UK firm as C&WW's only remaining suitor.

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Significant technological improvements - such as improved resolution and 4G services - could result in an upturn in use of jumper cable assemblies and other products employed in the delivery of advanced telecommunications devices.

Shapur Azizpour, editor of Smartphoneblogging.com, has offered an insight into the best smamrtphones due to hit the market this year, placing a particular emphasis on offerings from HTC.

Mr Azizpour praised the company's new approach to phone releases, which will see them concentrate on unveiling a smaller number of models of a higher quality.

This will differ from their 2011 strategy, in which they flooded the market with an influx of updated devices.

Mr Azizpour said: "One of the most exciting models is definitely the HTC One X, running Android ICS (ice cream sandwich) and HTC Sense 4.0, which has impressive specs like a 4.7-inch screen, HD (high definition) resolution, a quad core CPU (central processing unit) and polycarbonate body."

He explained Nexus handsets should also improve this year, with the addition of Android updates likely to prove a huge benefit for consumers.

The industry expert pointed out he is also a big fan of the new user interface/user experience approach of Android 4.0.

These new releases are likely to showcase the latest in mobile technology and could therefore see greater use of products such as jumper cable assemblies and other items employed in this type of manufacturing.

Among the most anticipated releases, however, is likely to be the iPhone 5 from Apple.

Mr Azizpour said he hopes the updated model represents a considerable "leap forward" for the brand regarding both its hardware capabilities and its iOS offerings.

The specialist recently claimed the iPhone remains the most popular smartphone at present, with people around the world choosing the device despite the emergence of Google Android options.

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Running beneath the sea and linking Scotland to England and Wales, the 400 km high-voltage circuit is being worked on by National Grid and Scottish Power, with bosses at the organisations now putting the final touches on the proposals, the Wirral Globe reports.

Through the cables network, high energy volumes are to run from Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast and travel through the Irish Sea, with work set to get underway on the project in 2013.

Jeanette Unsworth of National Grid - which has millions of customers in the UK and the north-east US - said her company held consultations with the public before deciding where to lay the lines, with more information events in the pipeline for later in the year.

Ms Unsworth stated: "We are continuing work to finalise the cable route and purchase land that will be used."

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A number of leading experts are joining forces as they attempt to bolster the current evidence base for effective public health practice.

Items such as cable assemblies and other products used in the industry might therefore play a role in making the £20 million facility a success.

Forming part of the government's public health white paper Healthy Lives, Healthy People strategy, the School for Public Health (SfPHR) is being funded by the National Institute for Health Research.

Among those forming part of the investigatory team are researchers from the University of Bristol's School of Social and Community Medicine and the Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences.

Rona Campbell, professor of public healthy research at the former institute, said: "We are delighted to have been selected to undertake such a pivotal role in the future development of the public health."

These departments will look at a number of different considerations as part of their involvement in the scheme, including ways in which inequalities in health can be addressed, the issue of adolescent wellbeing and attempts to improve emotional health and physical activity levels.

Advanced medical equipment used in the sector - which might include products such as cable assemblies - could therefore play a role in helping the investigators make the most out of the opportunities available to them.

It is hoped that the Bristol school's research will smooth the way for a better relationship to be developed between investigators and public health practitioners.

Jon Nicholl, professor of public health research at the University of Sheffield is leading the SfPHR and a among the teams involved are representatives from University College London, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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This is according to Shapur Azizpour, editor of Smartphoneblogging.com, who noted the device is still favoured despite sales figures of Google Android handsets continuing to climb.

Greater use of industry products such as jumper cable assemblies may therefore go hand-in-hand with this consistent demand for the very latest phone models.

Apple's iOS is and Google Android are dominating the market at present, Mr Azizpour explained, claiming Blackberry is losing significant ground in this sector, while Windows Phone has found it difficult to make gain a considerable market share as yet.

The industry figure observed: "Taking a look at Android smartphone manufacturers, Samsung and HTC are among the most successful ones."

He added hundreds of different Android devices from firms around the globe have been released as a result of Android and Google's continued commitment to the mobile space.

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Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it will cordon off the road on April 22nd and April 29th for the work to be completed - a task the TfL, which was created in 2000, said was critical if the throughway is to be fully opened in time for the Olympics later in the year, the BBC reports.

As a result of the closures, extra congestion is expected in the area, as 90,000 vehicles use the A4 route on a daily basis.

Indeed, traffic increased the last time the pass was shut, with authorities blocking off the road for three weeks after structural damage was identified due to a steady inflow of salt water into the structure.

As a result of the discovery, new cables need to be installed both above and below the bridge deck, with anchorages for the new lines positioned within the framework itself.

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A spokesman for the Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA) has noted the organisation welcomes the ongoing investment and commitment demonstrated by members as they look to improve networks.

The representative explained the adoption of the quicker services provides a great opportunity for young businesses and SMEs in particular, adding it is important that companies of this type utilise the developments fully.

He stated investment in networks - both by its members and the government - should take precedence over any speed targets set for 2015, observing: "There should instead be a target-based approach, with [greater] emphasis on ensuring consumers and businesses are able to access the services they require."

His comments come in response to BT Retail recently announcing it is increasing its downstream speeds by around double, while also offering the fastest upstream connections in the UK.

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A plan backed by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat government has proposed geothermal electricity generated by the land features might be transported via a super-grid network that runs thousands of miles along the ocean bed.

As such, the cable system can be used to supply around one-third of the nation's electricity demand.

Prime minister David Cameron has lent his backing to the project, while energy minister Charles Hendry is to discuss the possibility of making the idea a reality when he visits Reykjavik next month.

Mr Hendry told the Guardian that the government in Iceland is keen to push ahead with the initiative, adding household energy bills in the UK could be brought down as a result of the move.

The cable transporting the electricity would be the longest on the planet - running 600 to 950 miles - and would provide the cheapest energy at any given time.

It is hoped that by developing the Europe-spanning grid, cleaner energy will be produced in a bid to meet targets for climate change, as well as to limit the use of fossil fuels.

The network would see the bringing together of a number of different projects - such as the solar schemes employed in northern Africa and southern Europe, as well as the wind and wave power facilities used in northern Europe.

Mr Hendry admitted the fruition of the volcanoes plan could result in the UK's energy independence coming to an end, noting: "We will be dependent on imported energy."

However, the benefits of the new supply are likely to far outweigh the disadvantages and Mr Hendry observed the cables will form an essential part of energy security.

The development comes amid a number of planned international power connections for the UK, which will add to the two already set up with France and the Netherlands.

Nine such networks are in the pipeline - and should serve to boost the nation's energy supply further once completed.

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The provider announced the connections for those on the Infinity 2 option will roughly double tomorrow (April 12th).

This means a rise in speeds from 38 Mbps to 76 Mbps - although the maximum individuals can enjoy is dependent on a number of factors.

For instance, consumers can expect a better pace if their home is closer to the side street cabinet used to hook up phone lines to the operator's fibre optic network.

John Petter, managing director of BT Consumer, noted the development will see the company offering the quickest upload speeds available.

Mr Petter stated: "BT believes that fast upstream speeds are vital given how people now use the internet and so we are distancing ourselves from the competition."

The move suggests the organisation is willing to try and keep pace with Virgin Media, which recently announced its own intentions for improved broadband connectivity.

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The BBC reports that the region has seen heavy rain, snow, mudslides, floods and thunderstorms within the past two months - providing chaotic working conditions for scientists at the as-yet-unfinished facility.

These individuals are hoping the giant radio telescope will have the capacity to unlock some of the universe's greatest secrets as it probes the sky for information yet to be discovered by humans.

Alma is being constructed at Chajnantor plateau in the Chilean Andes and work on the development began in 2003.

The finished product will see 66 radio antennas used to look deep into space in an attempt to unlock more clues about the universe's origin.

However, recent weather conditions are likely to have had a detrimental impact on the results gathered at the complex - which is almost halfway complete after nine years of work.

Despite this, the telescope has the ability - as it is radio rather than optical - to pick up wavelengths of light that cannot be seen by the human eye

Astronomer Paulo Cortes told the BBC: "The light is composed of optical light which is what we see, but also of infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, microwaves and radio waves - all of this is called electromagnetic spectrum."

Mr Cortes explained Alma looks at the region of the cold gas that plays a part in the formation of stars, which is the spectrum's millimetre and submillimetre end.

"By detecting the radiation emitted by that cold gas, we can understand how big structures are assembled - in other words, how stars, planets and galaxies are formed," he added.

The telescope represents a joint project between North America, East Asia and Europe - as well as a co-operation with the Republic of Chile - and all parties concerned are likely to be relived that the recent thunderstorms and downpours did not cause any damage to the antennas.

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Bharti Airtel has launched the new network, which has the potential to increase broadband speeds by up to five times, meaning high-definition television streaming and video conferencing options should be improved markedly.

The use of jumper cables assemblies and other related products is therefore likely to increase in tandem with the rollout of the high-speed service.

India's telecoms minister Kapil Sibal announced the deployment of the setup in Calcutta and Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of Bharti Airtel, stated: "Today's launch is a major milestone for India and Airtel."

The industry figure explained work on the 4G development will soon get underway in other parts of the country.

As such, India has become one of the first nations in the world to embrace 4G technology and the move comes after the BBC noted officials in the region claimed 3G services have not proven as much of a success as the industry would have hoped.

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Gary Barter, project manager at C4L - which provides connectivity and hosting for internet services - noted the Conservative-Liberal Democrat alliance should specify how it will fulfil its promise of delivering the best web connection service in Europe by 2015.

Mr Barter explained that while this goal is not impossible to achieve, the coalition is yet to lay out its financial incentives in order to make it a reality.

His comments come as new findings from consultancy firm Regeneris - which were commissioned by BT - revealed the implementation of this superfast broadband cables initiative has the potential to save almost £20 billion for the UK's economy.

According to the research, every £1 invested by a company in such a setup would serve to bring in an extra £10.

However, Mr Barter noted people need to be provided with a greater degree of information regarding how the net service will be delivered and the ways in which it will be made accessible.

He stated: "In the past the government has had a number of schemes to drive rural broadband, but this hasn't been entirely successful in terms of getting specific pieces of funding to specific places."

The industry figure added: "Until we start getting some actual details along those lines it's going to be problematic reaching that target. So it's not impossible, but certainly a very tall order I would say."

And the UK may have a little trouble catching up with other countries such as Japan and Korea when it comes to broadband speed because it has been reliant on copper cables for a long time.

Mr Barter explained that while fibre optic lines are being increasingly used in larger cities, the same networks cannot be established in more rural areas.

And while copper cables place the UK at the forefront of the technology 20 or 30 years ago, a lot of areas throughout the nation have not seen any improvements made in the intervening years.

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The bringing down of the lines resulted in more than 10,000 properties being left without power.

Customers of both Scottish Hydro and Northern Powergrid were affected by such incidents, which have come about as many regions see weather conditions turning much colder following a bout of higher-than-usual temperatures.

And while the gusts caused the cables to fall, the wet conditions have also made it difficult for workers to fix the problems.

The Met Office - which acts as the UK's national weather service - said of the climate: "Rain is expected to turn to snow on high ground as colder air moves south across England and Wales during today."

It added some places can expect to see two to five cm of snow, but little of the white stuff is expected to cover surfaces in areas below 200 m.

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A number of busy routes were affected by the hold-up, with many passengers heading in and out of Liverpool Street station either having to wait for the problem to be sorted or alter their plans.

Engineers from Network Rail - which runs 17 of the largest stations in Britain - were sent to look at the problem in an attempt to get the network back up to speed.

A spokesman from the British Transport Police noted there have been many recent incidents of cable theft causing dismay for travellers.

He stated: "There is a common assumption that cable theft is a victimless crime, with the only effects being felt by the railway industry. This is not the case."

The representative explained criminal behaviour of this type not only causes cancellations and delays but also costs the sector millions of pound on a yearly basis.

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Although the products are unlikely to be incorporated in the final design, they are playing an important role in helping Intelligent Textiles come up with lightweight clothing that does away with heavy cables and batteries, the BBC reports.

It is hoped the new kits, which have been displayed at an event organised by the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), will be able to make use of electrically-conducting yarn that is woven in to the material.

The design could therefore provide servicemen and women with a single power source that allows them to move around more freely.

Asha Thompson, director of Intelligent Textiles, said: "What we do here is build in redundancy, so that if the fabric gets cut, damaged or torn, we still have a way of re-routing the data."

The CDE - which is aligned with the government's Small Business Research Initiative - has invested £234,000 in to the project in a bid to make movement for soldiers less restrictive.

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As a result of the incident, the affected section will need to be removed - meaning an extra week has been added on to the expected work time for the project in this region, the Daily Post reports.

It also means motorists in the area will be forced to put up with road works for a longer spell than first anticipated.

A spokesman for Flintshire County Council confirmed the disruption for the East West Interconnector initiative, adding: "This is a major cabling scheme running from Ireland, through the beach at Prestatyn and then along the A548 Coast Road to Connah's Quay Power Station."

The representative explained the tasks being completed in the Oakenholt area will not be finished for another week, but noted this will represent the last of the work on the interconnector for this region.

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Speaking before the approaching deadline for new internet guidelines published by the Committee of Advertising Practice and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice, Broadbandchoices.co.uk has noted many shoppers are left frustrated when it comes to the claims made in internet connectivity promotions.

According to research carried out by the website, 89 per cent of consumers believe adverts of this kind are unclear.

Dominic Baliszewski, broadband expert at the portal - which is a Consumerchoices.co.uk site launched in 2005 - observed: "Broadband advertising has until now focused on headline speeds that are optimistic at best and completely unrealistic at worst."

He explained it is unsurprising to hear of customer complaints of this type, claiming some people believe they are paying for connections that are the equivalent of a Ferrari to later discover they more closely resemble a moped.

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Suzi Perry, television presenter and gadget expert - who is perhaps best-known for co-presenting The Gadget Show on Channel 5 - explained the development could be on the cards as a result of an increasing need for a fatter mobile broadband.

Such movement would also likely see a greater uptake in components used to maximise such technologies, including jumper cable assemblies.

Ms Perry observed 4G has already been seen in the US, while trials are taking place for the updated setup in the UK.

She stated: "We will see 4G - it's just around the corner. I don't know when it's going to hit mainstream yet."

The specialist was speaking at the Ideal Home Show, which is running from March 16th to April 1st at Earls Court in London.

It is bringing together over 600 exhibitors from across the UK and aims to cover all aspects of home life, such as gadgets, gardening and even food.

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The Norwegian offshore services company has won its first renewable energy contract and will provide the lines at the facility located in the German Bright sector of the North Sea.

Around 80 turbine generators are to be positioned at the OWF, with each of these machines interconnected through a network of cables that reach a total length of 86 km.

The value of the full project is around $60 million (£38 million), with work scheduled to get underway at the site by the middle of 2014.

In addition to laying the lines, Siem Offshore - which was established in its current form in July 2005 - will also be responsible for providing a number of other services linked to the programme, including route clearance operations, marine cable engineering and surveys and testing works following completion.

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Around 8,800 homes and businesses can now make use of the setup after Wilton, Downton and Hawthorn became the latest areas to be fitted with the improved network, Wiltshire Business Online reports.

The next-generation development is provided via copper cables and means increasing numbers across the UK are starting to benefit from download speeds of up to Mbps.

This pace is more than double the rate previously offered by the provider.

It is anticipated that the faster service - which is available on a wholesale basis to any firm looking to provide web connectivity - will be used by around 77 per cent of properties in the south west by spring 2013.

John Reynolds, regional director for BT in the south west, noted an increasing number of communities are benefitting from the "rapid" rollout of the improved service.

Mr Reynolds stated: "The technology is changing for the better the way we live and work, helping businesses work more efficiently and flexibly and find new markets."

The industry figure observed the moves will result in families becoming better at recognising and using the educational and entertainment opportunities presented by the world wide web.

"But there is still much work to be done and we want to work with the public sector to find solutions for even the most challenging locations," he added.

The targeting of Wilton, Downton and Hawthorn will serve to further boost the presence of the faster broadband service in Wiltshire, where it can already be found in 20 other communities.

Copper cable network moves by BT - which is an official partner of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games - are adding to the company's expansion of its fibre-based broadband services.

The rollout of the latter operations is costing the organisation in the region of £2.5 billion and should result in around two-thirds of premises across the UK benefitting from improved connectivity before 2014 draws to a close.

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The electronics specialist has created the items in both male and female forms that feature four gold-plated contacts.

As part of the move for the Series 876 D-coded products, the standard Profinet design - which is often employed for automation networking applications and in industrial settings - has been adapted.

The male and female versions are available in two, five and ten-metre lengths and are both moulded to a shielded polyurethane cable.

Inside this lies 22 AWG wires, but other lengths and types of line can be provided should the customer so request. 

Binder explained: "The connectors have a rated current of 4 A per contact and a total rated voltage of 250 V."

It added protection against debris and liquid is ensured by its IP67 rating - which is delivered when the connection is fully mated.

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Electronics specialist Binder has added to its connector collection by boosting its 718 series.

The company has unveiled its eight moulded M8 cable connectors with diecast zinc threaded ring, which aim to solve problems posed by the requirement of increasing signals in limited space.

It explained these new products "perfectly" realise this necessity, while they also meet the industry requirements for output, quality and reliability, noting they achieve this "to the highest extent".

The range of applications for the items include measuring and control technology, as well as sensor systems, especially in the form of grids and as central connectors.

These products are moulded with either PUR or PVC cables and can be purchased with lengths of cable ranging from two, five and ten metres, with other sizes available if required.

Binder - which is a subsidy of Franz Binder GmbH & Co - explained all of these connectors fulfil the IP 67 requirements when mated and locked.

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The Angolan Press reports that South American telecommunications service provider Telebras has reached an agreement with Angola Cables that will see a 6,000 km line joining the two nations.

Antonio Nunes, chairman of the executive commission of Angola Cables, said: "It is a cable that will have a lot of demand, mainly because it will be the first undersea cable in the South Atlantic linking the two continents."

It is hoped that the service could be up and running by early 2014, as chairman of Telebras Caio Bonilha suggested a global tender for the development should be set up for June this year.

As a result of the move - which will see the line stretching from Fortaleza in Brazil to Angola's capital city Luanda - a speedier pathway for data and phone calls will be provided between the two locations.

In addition, data traffic costs between Africa and South America and heading out to Asia should be reduced by 80 per cent. 

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Carried out by Berg Insight, the study found such distribution reached 30 million units worldwide in 2011 - the year in which the technology was introduced by providers in the form of over 40 devices fitted with the service.

As such, the use of jumper cable assemblies and other products used throughout the industry could also be about to increase markedly in line with consumers demanding the latest in telecommunications software.

And as a result of the compound annual growth rate being likely to stand at 87.8 per cent, the organisation anticipates shipment numbers over the next four years to rocket.

Berg Insight, which currently provides services to clients in 61 countries across six continents, forecast that smartphone purchases will prove to be the main driver in this market, while other technologies linked to the field - such as Bluetooth, GPS and LAN - should also play a key role.

Andre Malm, senior analyst at the company, considered the reasons behind the rising success of NFC.

The industry figure stated: "Even though it will take some time before the stakeholders agree on business models for [NFC] payment networks, other use cases such as reading tags and easy pairing of devices may well be compelling enough for handset vendors to integrate NFC in mid-and-high-end devices today."

In addition, uptake in the market is likely to be pushed by an escalation in attach rate for the development.

While this figure - which is the percentage of new phones making use of the technology - amounted to less than five per cent in 2011, the investigation revealed a considerable increase is in the pipeline over the next few years.

Jumper cable assemblies and other parts may therefore become increasingly employed to help facilitate this movement.

Mr Malm added location-based services are also due to take off, with combinations of systems such as GPS and LTE expected to be trialled to a much greater degree in the coming years.

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BT has announced it intends to put a stop to such criminal activity with the help of its new Rapid Assessment BT Incident Tracker (RABIT) system, which can alert police and security teams to the location of a cable theft within minutes.

Through the new technology, authorities will be pointed towards the relevant road or street where lines have been damaged or cut.

The setup has been given a trial run in Essex and resulted in would-be thieves fleeing the scene of an attempted robbery empty-handed.

By monitoring the whole of BT's network, the system can identify where and when the firm's UK telephone and broadband setup has been attacked.

Luke Beeson, general manager at BT Security, said the new alarm will make people think twice before attempting to use underground cables as a quick way to make money.

Mr Beeson stated: "We are now able to inform the police of the exact location of malicious network attacks and, if trials are anything to go by, it won't be long before they start catching the thieves in the act." 

His comments were echoed by deputy chief constable of the British Transport Police Paul Crowther, who claimed the approach should significantly bolster police response times to such incidents.

He added: "More importantly, communities and businesses should see a sharp reduction in the disruption caused by this type of theft."

BT - which serves customers in more than 170 countries around the world - pointed out the number of arrests made in relation to cables theft are already beginning to increase, with the amount of people brought in per month on suspicion of being involved in such behaviour escalating eight per cent on that recorded in 2011.

Indeed, more than 480 individuals were taken into custody in the last 11 months - a figure significantly higher than the 446 reported for the whole of 2010.

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Boeing Company has agreed a deal with Al Yah Satellite Company (Yahsat) to design the technology, which will be an electronically-steered phased array service.

The new antenna system is to use beams to transmit and receive signals from ka-band satellites - and it is hoped customers will therefore be able to use the greater bandwidth to move data to and from flights and the network on the ground.

Terry Collins, vice-president and general manager at Boeing Electronic and Mission Systems - which provides services to businesses in 150 countries - said: "We're both proud and excited to produce these next-generation antenna systems and we remain focused on completing the development and delivery of these systems for Yahsat."

It is hoped the technologies will be able to significantly bolster the capability of platforms to remain as part of a network even when mobile.

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The South West Lakes Trust has revealed plans for the development, which will cost £300,000 serve to and pull users along by electric cables, the BBC reports.

If it gets the green light, the move will see five ten-metre lattice towers constructed in the lake, with the power lines running between them.

James Platts, head of resource planning at the trust - which looks after 50 inland water sites - noted the British Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation believe the new facilities could bring greater numbers to the area.

He stated: "The project is about sustainable tourism and sustainable use, so the tourists coming down in the summer can keep this going for locals in the winter."

However, the proposals have met opposition from some quarters, with sailors and windsurfers claiming the system could reduce their usage of the water region.

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According to preliminary data presented by Berg Insight - which has clients in 61 countries - sales of these devices reached 60 million units last year, despite the first product of this kind not being launched until February.

And the use of improved technologies and jumper cable assemblies could be about to increase significantly, with a number of handset manufacturers set to unveil their first quad-core processor smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, which is being held in Barcelona.

The findings also revealed total smartphone sales climbed by 59 per cent in 2011, reaching 470 million units, with the greatest contributors to these figures being high-end products above $400 (£252) and cheaper options priced in the $100 range.

In terms of brands, Samsung performed best, gaining 20.2 per cent of market share, while Apple also climbed to 19.8 per cent.

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Tata Communications has revealed the start of the Tata Global Network-Eurasia fibre optic development linking Europe to India via Egypt, which represents the final segment in the round-the-planet construction.

Vinod Kumar, managing director and chief executive officer at the organisation, noted: "[The system provides] the maximum possible uptime and more uptime than [customers] can get with any other service provider."

The industry figure said the achievement is a "landmark" moment for the firm - which is part of a Tata group that comprises more than 100 companies - as the completion of the work sees the world's first wholly-owned global submarine cable ring that travels fully around the planet.

It means markets across Asia, west Asia, Europe and the US will all be linked, which should provide telecommunication services relating to voice and broadband to the company's customers worldwide. 

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Speaking on an FT Connected Business podcast, Patrick Lo, co-founder and chief executive officer of Netgear - founded in 1996 - noted a much more efficient power grid is required following the rise in use of these pieces of kit.

The industry figure observed: "When you have more computing devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops, you need a much better network in order to make those devices smart."

Products used in these services - such as jumper cable assemblies - are therefore likely to be in higher demand, with gadgets becoming more bandwidth-hungry as video emerges as one of the main requirements of the products.

Mr Lo pointed out 65 per cent of the traffic between devices is going to be in this format by 2013, with high definition clips being more prominent.

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Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk - a website that was launched in 2004 and provides independent advice on internet connection plans - has noted many people have cottoned on to this idea and therefore aim to get the best value out of their packages.

The industry figure pointed out consumers are likely to invest a bit of time to allow them to shop around for the most attractive prices and the arrangements most suited to them.

He stated: "The level of understanding of what is important and what factors limit such things as broadband speeds is increasing as broadband becomes an entrenched utility."

Once they have decided upon an arrangement, people should take care to make sure their broadband cable deal continues to be competitive for long after the initial purchase.

Mr Dawson suggested individuals need to carry out checks on a regular basis, while those who fail to do so should hold a review at the end of the minimum contract at the very least.

He explained: "Suppliers tend to offer their best deals to new customers, so being willing to switch regularly can save you a lot of money."

People in the UK might therefore want to take their time when looking at the deals available online, as doing so will give them a better idea of the various packages on offer from different providers.

Rushing into a decision could see individuals unnecessarily wasting the money they have worked hard for - but the ability to switch deals at a later date could prove an attractive route to take for those who discover other arrangements are better suited to their individual requirements.

Reviewing the deals regularly should enable consumers to keep up to speed with all the latest offers and ensure their current plan is not unnecessarily expensive.

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After dismantling the 2012 model, one user at xbmc.org discovered the extra antenna, along with a number of other additions not found on earlier designs.

It was noted that the RAM has doubled to 412 mb, while a single-core A5 chip is an upgrade of the processor's old A4 variation.

As such, the television's interface and video playback is likely to run more effectively, while its flash memory level remains at 8 gb.

It will be hoped that the updated Apple TV will prove more of a hit than its predecessor and can gain some of the hype and recognition given to the manufacturer's other popular products, such as the iPad and iPhone - especially as Frost & Sullivan recently claimed the latest version of the tablet device should see it cement its position ahead of all industry competitors.

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Staffordshire County Council confirmed it will offer up £7.5 million in an effort to speed up the rollout of superfast web connection being brought to 90 per cent of homes and businesses in the region across the next three years.

Both rural residents and those living in more built-up areas look set to benefit from the move, as officials have identified around 2,000 properties, predominantly located in the countryside, do not currently have the basic connectivity of two Mbps.

County council cabinet member for assets and environment Mark Winnington said the infrastructure of a workable broadband network is as important to the local area as road and rail systems.

Mr Winnington noted superfast connectivity is essential for people of all ages in the modern day, adding: "Staffordshire County Council will take the lead in ensuring our residents and businesses have the same opportunities as those across the country and beyond."

He explained the target is for 90 per cent of residences to have access to speeds of 24 Mbps or higher by the time the middle of 2015 rolls around, stating: "We cannot wait any longer for broadband companies to plug gaps in broadband provision. Action is needed now and approval of this investment will set the ball rolling."

The official was keen to point out the move has been thoroughly planned and well thought-out - the same as all major council decisions - while decision-makers have also taken into account all the long-term return possibilities for the area.

These should prove advantageous for both the people living in the local area and the economic prospects of the region as a whole.

In addition to the council's cash, the government is to match the money with an extra £7.5 million in order to bring about improvements for the areas most in need of a boost.

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Compiled by Global Industry Analysts - which was founded in 1987 and now serves more than 8,500 companies - the report suggested the industry will be worth $89.6 billion (£57.2 billion) by 2018, with a number of factors contributing to such acceleration.

According to the forecast, technological developments, a marked increase in the production of electronic devices and improved world gross domestic product will all play a part.

The study noted: "The market for electronic connectors essentially remains technology driven with trends in design, material section, fabrication and assembly, dictated by technology changes in the electronics industry."

In addition, the advancement of the sector is to be assisted by the ability of harsh environment connectors to boost market opportunities, while there will carry on being plenty of demand for products in the medical equipment, motor and aircraft industries. 

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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan revealed the Voice of Nigeria (VON) development has been commissioned and will be located at Lugbe, Airport Road in Abuja.

The work is taking place as part of the federal government's aim to meet the global deadline regarding digitalisation in the broadcast industry, which also places a focus on international best practices.

It is hoped the antenna work will enable VON - an organisation that aims to have the best IT setup in Nigeria and was created as an external branch of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation - to become the station of choice for listeners both inside and outside the country.

President Jonathan said: "We are today empowering the Voice of Nigeria to robustly project our international profile and make Nigeria heard more positively and more widely around the world."

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The telecommunications firm, which started out as part of the Carphone Warehouse Group, revealed the new 80 Mbps lines will make use of BT's network, with work getting underway within the next couple of weeks.

A number of the company's customers will soon have access to the improved connections - which are double the 40 Mbps maximum from BT - while other households are being encouraged to sign up for the better service.

As a result of upgrading, users can also benefit from upload speeds of 20 Mbps.

Those wishing to move up from one of TalkTalk's standard packages to the 80 Mbps service will be required to pay an extra £15 a month in order to receive the Fibre to Cabinet (FTTC) setup.

In a statement, BT noted this FTTC technology is set to play a significant part in the provider's rollout of its superfast broadband cables plans across the UK - a development that is likely to cost in the region of £2.5 billion.

The organisation said of the network: "It currently delivers up to 40 Mbps downstream and up to ten Mbps upstream. The rough doubling of these speeds marks a significant milestone in BT's development of the technology and is expected to deliver a significant boost to households and businesses within BT's fibre footprint."

In addition to TalkTalk, the 80 Mbps is being trialled by Plusnet - which is owned by BT.

The brand noted initial testing results have been promising and has urged more of its customers to jump on board and take advantage of the improved service. 

Despite the network being used by other provider's BT itself has failed to reveal when its own internet branch will look to get in on the action.

However, such an upgrade is unlikely to be too far in the offing and an increasing number of customers throughout the UK will soon be making use of superfast broadband cables to log onto speedier connections than they have experienced before.

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Speaking to the BBC, Matthew Finnie, chief technology officer at telecommunications firm Interoute, noted the system by which the world wide web operates could leave it vulnerable should an unforeseen event take place.

The expert observed there are a number of "pinch points" dotted around the globe that could be seriously impacted if an earthquake or hurricane was to strike.

He stated: "No matter how you think about it, the internet fundamentally runs on cables that are chucked into the ground or under the sea."

And one of the points earmarked as a potential danger spot sits near to Japan, where a number of lines that connect the US to Asia are located.

Jonathan Wright, vice-president service provider at Interoute, explained the tsunami that hit Japan last year would have significantly hampered global telecommunications had it occurred just 200 km south of where it did.

Mr Wright noted: "Just south of Tokyo, a lot of cables come in. A rupture in the sea floor would have been enough to sever all of them."

A greater focus has been placed on these pinch points following a recent event just off the coast of Kenya, where a shipping accident resulted in high-speed internet connectivity in East Africa being delayed.

Those onboard a vessel near Mombasa dropped anchor when the boat reached its destination, but this inadvertently fell on to a fibre optic cable and web services in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia were slowed by around 20 per cent.

However, Geoff Bennett, director of solutions and technology at optical networking firm Infinera, warned it would not be feasible to protect cables from being damaged should a natural disaster occur.

The industry figure described such an effort as "physically impossible", adding no cable would survive in the event of an ocean shelf displacement or strong earthquake.

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Sections of the waterfront at Pensarn will be closed for three days this week as officials judge how best to run the lines across the sand, the BBC reports.

The cables will be used to power the Gwynt y Mor development off Llandudno, which is to use 160 turbines and generate sufficient energy to serve around 400,000 homes.

Work on the project - which got underway in January - is likely to take up to two years to complete.

Toby Edmonds, project director at the site for RWE npower renewables, noted: "These trials are very important to establish the exact procedure for the export cable to be brought ashore at Pensarn later in the spring and early summer." 

He added that although parts of the beach will be closed while the work is underway, the coastal footpath is to stay open throughout.

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The Durst Organisation, which has been operating for almost 100 years, is looking to install the transmitter when the project gets underway, as doing so will enable it to pitch radio and TV space to a large number of stations.

Many of these services currently broadcast from the Empire State Building, but a switch to One World Trade Center has the capacity to earn Durst around $10 million (£6.3 million) through fees and rents.

Speaking to Bloomberg, spokesman for the firm Jordan Barowitz claimed the structure will become the number one broadcasting facility in New York.

The industry figure stated: "The business has changed in the last decade. Among other things, there's been a shift from analogue to digital."

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The watchdog has set new limits for what BT's wholesale access division can charge communications providers in order to access a number of its primary telecommunication setups.

As a result of the development, Ofcom believes real term price reductions will be in store for consumers.

This is because communications providers are likely to pass on the savings they make to broadband cables and landline users.

The changes over BT's copper network will take effect down two different routes - Local Loop Unbundling and Wholesale Line Rental.

As part of the former, companies are able to hook up their equipment in Openreach's telephone exchanges in order to provide both phone and internet services.

For the latter, these lines are rented from Openreach by communications providers looking to make the systems available for customers.

The move has been welcomed by Consumer Focus, which noted the development should result in talk becoming cheaper for consumers as of April, with landline and broadband prices expected to fall.

Adam Scorer, director of policy and external affairs at the organisation, said: "Lower wholesale charges should mean telecoms providers compete to bring down the cost of calls and provide cheaper broadband packages."

The industry figure added: "At a time when everything seems to be going up, it is nice to see some action to put a few extra pounds back into consumers' pockets."

Ofcom - which also regulates postal service, TV and radio sectors - pointed out the new price controls have been drawn up in the hope they will prove beneficial for customers, BT and other providers alike.

It noted the move should protect the interests of those paying for the services, as well as give added incentives to firms to keep up their investment in improved networks.

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Prime minister David Cameron has announced the extra funding - which is to amount to more than £330 million - will be used to pay for state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

As part of the project, hospitals will be handed money to open new operating theatres, while the latest ultrasound technology and computerised tomography scanners are to be introduced to accident and emergency departments and other services.

Mr Cameron - who is also the Conservative MP for Witney - said of the financing: "It will ensure millions of people see better buildings, better equipment and brand new facilities and services as well as saving thousands of lives."

He added the funding is being put in place in order to make sure the NHS is able to provide the best care available.

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North Norfolk District Council had earlier voiced disapproval at the prospect of 28 km of lines being buried underground to help power an Dudgeon offshore wind turbines, but has since decided to abandon its objection, Norwich Evening News reports.

The local authority cited a lack of resources as the main reason as to why it was unable to combat an appeal made by energy organisation Warwick against an earlier permission refusal to run the cables through the area.

And the body may have been influenced in its decision after Breckland District Council recently allowed a similar proposal to be passed across the region, which will see 17 km of cabling laid that is to link the Dudgeon wind farm to a substation located in Dereham.

Mark Petterson, project director for Warwick, said: "You could argue the silent majority are finally getting their say. It’s not as if this area is unknown to this type of project."

The industry figure noted: "You have got an established underground cable route from Sheringham Shoal, which has gone in without a problem."

It is hoped the wind farm - a facility that will boast 168 turbines - will be able to generate enough electricity to comfortably power around 400,000 properties.

Objectors to the plans, however, voiced their dismay at the council's backtracking, with councillor and local businessman Michael Baker describing the decision as a "sad day for democracy".

The news comes after the Tyrone Times recently reported that Charles Hendry, UK energy minister, believes it would prove too expensive to bury cables as part of the electricity interconnector project to join the grids of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, recommending overhead lines might prove more cost-effective.

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The partnership has come into the limelight at Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW), where Professor Anton Kathrein of the antennas specialist met up with Adrian van Hooydonk, director of BMW Group Design.

Katja Hessel, Bavarian state secretary of economy, posed for photographs with the two industry figures at the event, which gives designers, scientists, students and entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn all about the latest goings-on in relevant sectors.

The MCBW - which is sponsored by the City of Munich and the Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs - is held annually and representatives from across the globe join forces to take part in interdisciplinary dialogue regarding future courses of action.

And it appears Professor Kathrein and Mr van Hooydonk will have had ample opportunity to discuss the antenna partnership that carries the slogan: "That's design made in Rosenheim."

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Over the next year-and-a-half, the company is looking to significantly boost internet connectivity for more than four million customers at no additional cost.

But the next two months will see the project get off the ground, with 1.5 million homes in areas such as Ipswich, Newcastle, Belfast, Dundee, Cambridge and Ashford all set to benefit.

As part of the programme, households already enjoying speeds of 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 30 Mbps and 50 Mbps will see these rates bolstered at least two-fold, while those currently experiencing 100 Mbps levels will witness a boost to 120 Mbps.

The provider - part of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin brand - hopes these increased speeds will help position it as the fastest broadband provider in the UK and Jon James, executive director at the group, said the firm is delighted to be improving its services in this manner.

Mr James stated: "Following our Double Speeds programme, all of our customers will be superfast as standard and ready to access a new breed of high bandwidth entertainment services."

The industry figure added: "By continuing to give our customers faster speeds and greater value services, we’re committed to providing our customers the best broadband in the UK."

This cables upgrade is getting underway this week and those living in areas set to be included in the initial rollout can keep up to date with when their house is likely to be upgraded by checking out the company's website.

Other regions to be included in the first stages of the upgrading process include Southend, Melton, Poplar and Dover, among many more.

The news comes after the provider recently issued an apology to customers because a blackout of its services meant many people were left without access to the web one evening in January.

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Speaking to the Coleraine Times, Adrian McQuillan said he was "disgusted" by the behaviour of the perpetrators.

The politician noted these actions are costing ratepayers thousands of pounds every year, describing the criminality as selfish and claiming those responsible are not only putting their safety at risk, but also that of the public.

Mr McQuillan - who took up his post as MLA for East Londonderry in 2007 - said the thefts need to be stopped, adding: "Scrap metal dealers who are offered suspicious materials for sale should be aware that these may be stolen goods and you should report to the police immediately."

Thieves looking to get their hands on valuable cables appear to be moving away from major urban regions and dispersing out in to more rural areas in an effort to avoid detection.

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Residents in the region have voiced concern on the matter, claiming they would like to be able to install Virgin Media - part of Sir Richard Branson's wider Virgin brand - but do not have the network to do so, the Citizen reports.

Campaigners have contacted Kingsway Residents' Association to try and get the problem fixed, as the lack of cables means they only have access to BT and Sky services at present.

The group Kingsway Villagers has set up a petition on its website in order to drum up support for the scheme and member of the organisation Barry Kirby explained people are tired of the lack of choice currently available.

He stated: "We have made a number of representations to Virgin Media but they have just told us there are no plans in the pipeline."

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The transmitters have been attached to the structure belonging to Deutsche Funkturm and were fitted with the Global System for Mobile Communications 900 standard.

This approach uses the networks primarily for telephony and also for short messaging and data transmission.

In addition, Long Term Evolution 800 antennas have been fitted onto the telecom tower, which should serve to increase the transmission rates of mobile communication.

As a result, high speed internet connectivity from any location can be achieved, while the new development will mean the latest mobile phone technology can be used in Rosenheim.

Such was the enormity of the job to install the Kathrein antennas to the Deutsche Funkturm that a crane was required in order to make sure the process ran smoothly.

The news comes after Kathrein recently announced it has been working with police units in the Netherlands to develop an antenna system fit for the force's Tetra network.

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BT announced engineers will complete the work in Rainford within weeks and more than 2,300 dwellings in the local area can take advantage of the initiative, the St Helens Star reports.

Mike Blackburn, regional director for BT in the north-west of England, claimed the move should provide a significant boost for the location, adding: "These are economically challenging times and super-fast broadband can transform their experience of the internet."

The industry figure added reliable connection to the web is essential for the national infrastructure in the UK as it has a direct effect on a number of important issues, such as public services, business operations, online education and entertainment within the home.

BT's latest development comes as part of a wider scheme that is seeing the superfast cable network extended to more than 240,000 premises in 2012 alone.

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Yorkshire Water has announced it is introducing the approach as a cost-saving activity, as the company spent £410,000 last year through replacing stolen metal parts from its facilities, the Star reports.

Around seven km of cable was taken from the firm's sites in 2011, along with fencing, signs, locks, chains and metal grating.

A spokesman for the company - which operates more than 700 water and sewage treatment works - claimed South Yorkshire is often targeted by thieves looking to make cash quickly.

The representative explained this behaviour is not having an effect from a financial perspective, but is also highly dangerous and people could be putting their lives and those of others at risk whenever they look to lift these goods.

He noted the organisation "has already seen a number of incidents where unsuspecting members of the public have injured themselves on open manholes, after their covers had been removed and stolen for scrap".

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Officials are calling for the transmitter to be assembled on top of an already-standing building in the Flathead National Forest following on from three recent avalanches in the region that proved fatal, NBC Montana reports.

It is hoped the four-foot antenna will improve coverage for emergency communications across the county.

Moreover, the move could result in better reception in areas, such as Flathead Lake, that are renowned for having low signal capability.

Jim DuPont, county commissioner, said the development should not prove too tricky, stating: "There's no modification or anything that we need to do ... simply putting an antenna in an existing building, you wouldn't even know it's there."

However, the location of the proposed site, which is currently being leased from the Forest Service, lies in the Jewel Basin and is therefore deemed a protected spot.

A permit would therefore be required from the Forest Service before any action can be taken and Wade Muehlhof, public affairs officer at the organisation, said the group needs to be certain that it can provide the services required in order for the desired areas to be reached.

Mr Muehlhof added: "That's why we've asked that they do some testing to make sure that the sites they're looking at are going to serve their needs."

To see whether or not the plan is likely to work, these assessments are being carried out by the Flathead County Sheriff's Department.

The tests are making use of temporary antennas to get a gage of the reception in low-signal regions.

Mr DuPont insisted, however, that Mount Aeneas will prove the best location for the structure, as coverage should be increased to around 80 to 85 per cent - a level he described as "really fantastic".    

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Officials have told The Scotsman that the threat of corrosion to the lines is starting to recede, as air being driven into the cables to prevent such wear and tear is coming out dry.

According to the representatives, this means the deterioration is stabilising - a finding that will have a number of positive repercussions should a further inspection of the bridge come up with the same results.

For instance, a ban on lorries would not be required along the route, while plans for the construction of a new bridge may be put on hold.

Barry Colford, chief engineer and bridgemaster at Forth road bridge - which was opened in 1964 - said early signs suggest dehumidification is having the desired effect on the cables, adding: "I am expecting that we will find a situation no worse than in 2008, but I cannot guarantee it."

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The vessel inadvertently dropped its anchor on a fibre optic cable that was positioned of the coast of Kenya and East African Marine Systems - owners of the lines - has told the BBC that repair work could take up to two weeks to complete.

This cable was recently laid as part of the region's efforts since 2009 to deliver internet access at increased speed, but the mishap is likely to see connectivity in a number of African countries - including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda - all slowed by around 20 per cent.

Following the incident, mobile phone companies and web service providers have been forced to re-route their offerings via another link that was not damaged when the anchor was released at the port.

The reduction in internet speed is likely to be widely felt, as the extra bandwidth has had a marked impact on net developers, designers and programmers throughout the area.

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