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Published Date: 06 March 2008
ENGINEERS at a British university have developed a device which promises 100 times faster broadband speeds and 75 per cent cheaper costs.
The scientists at Bangor University in Wales are now set to build a prototype.

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  • Last Updated: 05 March 2008 11:04 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Broadband
 
1

Guga II,

Rockall 06/03/2008 09:42:06
Does this mean that we might be able to catch up with the rest of the world?

I'd be willing to give odds that it won't be any cheaper, and it will still have restrictions on downloads etc.
2

Boy Wonder,

06/03/2008 10:00:35
Don't let Virgin Media near it!

They ruined Telewest/blueyonder!!!
3

Nessa,

Edinburgh 06/03/2008 11:30:30
A little more information please? Some idea about how it works? Why is it cheaper and faster?

This isn't a news story!
4

zeno,

GLASGOW 06/03/2008 12:41:33
Who did this? Engineers, scientists, or both?

So, they've 'developed a device' and now they're going to 'build a prototype'? Eh? If they've already developed it, then surely they've already built (and maybe even tested) a prototype?

Typically poor reporting of science and engineering.
5

Deadpan,

London 06/03/2008 15:31:57
#2 Boy Wonder

In the interests of balance I have to say the improvement in service since Virgin Media took over ntl has been excellent.
6

ThePeter,

Glasgae 06/03/2008 17:48:13
# 5 - are you a Virgin Media Plant, a "spin Doctor"?
Never thought I would ever look back at NTL with fondness, but I do now....
7

Evia,

07/03/2008 01:00:41
2 Boy Wonder

I agree with you.

Virgin media are only concerned with taking your money. The service was excellent when it was Telewest/Blueyonder. Virgin's service is appalling and it was a pity that Virgin took over.
8

Fairfax,

07/03/2008 14:23:28
zeno (4): "Typically poor reporting of science and engineering."

Agreed. The scientist involved, Dr Jianmin Tang, has been awarded a prize by the Royal Society to develop better optical modems:

http://royalsociety.org/news.asp?id=7464

Presumably it's based on some of his published work, e.g.

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=/iel5/68/32994/01561333.pdf?arnumber=1561333






 

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