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ADSL Guide
Find the latest and greatest broadband news in the UK, service provider information, views and comments from users like you. Looking for a new broadband ISP? Check out our ISP List and ISP Comparator. Want an answer to a question?
www.adslguide.org.uk
An Introduction
The following websites provide useful resources and information on various aspects of Teleworking.
We will be pleased to receive your comments on the usefulness of these sites or others that you encounter or visit you feel should be listed here (email info@ehampshire.org)
Broadband Checker
The Broadband Checker performs a live availability check for broadband ADSL, Cable and Satellite. Compare offers from several major service providers including BT, Tiscali, ntl:home, Telewest blueyonder and more. You can save yourself endless hours checking and searching for the best offers available in your area, just enter your postcode or telephone number.
www.broadbandchecker.co.uk
Broadband Expert
Whether you're an experienced broadband user looking to switch to a better deal or a complete novice, Broadband Expert compare and review all the top deals. Offering you impartial advice and revealing the best broadband deals available in your area.
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk
Broadband Genie
Compare broadband providers and broadband prices with me, the Broadband Genie! I'll help you to compare the fastest, cheapest broadband internet services and find the best broadband provider for you!
http://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk
Broadband Stakeholder Group
The BSG is the industry-government forum tackling strategic issues across the converging broadband value chain, the BSG:
provides a neutral forum for collaboration for organisations across the converging broadband value-chain to discuss and resolve the issues related to the development and exploitation of broadband that affect them all.
aims to be a ‘critical friend’ of government and the regulator, and comprises companies from the telecoms and technology sectors through to content providers and rights holders. It also has direct representation from government departments and Ofcom.
focuses on strategic, medium- to long-term challenges that affect the whole broadband-enabled value chain, with the ultimate aim of helping to create a strong and competitive UK knowledge economy.
http://www.broadbanduk.org
BT Broadband
On this site you can find out what broadband is, how it can be used in the home and for work and what benefits it offers. You can find out if your home or office is already able to receive broadband services. And if you want to get broadband, this site provides a list of service providers who will sign you up.
Home Users - Click Here
Business Users - Click Here
Career at Home
CareerAtHome as the name suggests aims to help those considering starting up a home-based business.
It was formed to offer a unique reference point on how to start working for yourself from home. Features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.
http://www.careerathome.co.uk
Citizen's Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,200 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Community Broadband Network (CBN)
The new Community Broadband Network has been established to help local communities deliver broadband services. The Mentor Network will be a key element of the project. CBN will match mentors with community groups needing support: technical, organisational, financial etc.
www.broadband-uk.coop
Cornwall - ActNow Cornwall
Led by Cornwall Enterprise, actnow is a not-for-profit partnership project dedicated to accelerating economic growth and social inclusion in Cornwall through the use of broadband and ICT. The initiative includes a well structured focus on Flexible working accessed via
www.actnowcornwall.co.uk
Enterprise Nation
A useful resource for Homeworkers described as providing 'both information and inspiration'
www.enterprisenation.com
Facsimile Preference Service
The Fax Preference Service is a central opt out register whereby businesses (and individuals if they wish) can register their choice not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing faxes. It is a legal requirement that companies do not send such faxes to numbers registered on the FPS
www.fpsonline.org.uk
Flexibility Limited
The site includes a detailed look at H&S and management related implications of Teleworking.
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/flexwork/
Get Safe Online
Expert Advice for Everyone - Get Safe Online will help you protect yourself against internet threats. The site is sponsored by government and leading businesses working together to provide a free, public service.
www.getsafeonline.co.uk
Henley Future Work Forum
The forum is the only UK centre of knowledge on emerging working practices which provides a focal point for people interested in the way changes in work are impacting management and organisations. It provides information to enable employers to keep up with the rapid changes in the way people work and the challenges this presents.
http://www.henleymc.ac.uk/henleyres03.nsf/pages/fw
National Grid for Learning
The National Grid for Learning is the gateway to educational resources on the internet. The NGfL provides a network of selected links to websites that offer high quality content and information.
www.ngfl.gov.uk
Newnet plc
NewNet are members of: ISPA, LINX, Nominet and RIPE.
NewNet is an established telecommunications services provider with a sound financial background and is recognised as the market leader in webhosting, colocation, fast reliable Internet access, also providing wireless connectivity, voice services, satellite ground station services and bespoke fibre optic networks.
http://www.newnet.co.uk
Peer Group Learning
This is a particularly valuable resource for start-up and Home Based Businesses and home-based employees. Managed by Business Link the facility provides an environment for like minded people to discuss and share their issues and ideas
http://www.businesslinkhampshireiow.co.uk/pgl
Remote Employment
A specialist online recruitment website dedicated to home based, flexible and mobile office jobs.
http://www.remoteemployment.com.
See online
The SEEOnline Broadband zone is the place to share information about Broadband in the South East of England. Currently the zone has two main content areas; useful links and Community Self Help, where you can find information about setting up a Broadband network in your community.
www.seeonline.net
Telephone Preference Service
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) helps you to make sure your telephone number is no longer available to organisations who may telephone you with offers and information you do not wish to receive.
www.tpsonline.org.uk
The Business IT Guide
The Business IT Guide for the South East can provide all the information needed to make IT decisions that are right for your business. The guide can help identify those issues which affect your business and recommend a clearly defined course of action.
The guide is especially aimed at new and established SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) and includes a solutions diagnostic capability, search facilities, hints, tips and detailed guidance on virtually all aspects of the business use of IT.
Specific to Smarter-Working
Click here on RemoteWorking to view the Business IT Guide content on this specific subject. You will however have to register in order to see or download the full guide.
http://www.businessitguide.com
The Cloud
The Cloud was founded in 2003 with the aim of creating Europe's largest and most versatile wireless broadband network. In a short period of time we have created Europe's leading WiFi network and are adding new milestones all the time.
http://www.thecloud.net
The Homeworker Cafe
The homeworker-cafe is a UK web site designed to give help and advice to all home and teleworkers within the UK.
www.homeworker-cafe.co.uk
The Telework Association
Europe's largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking.
http://www.tca.org.uk/
UK Best Broadband
This website is designed to help save you time and money on choosing a broadband provider. The aim is to help guide you through the many broadband packages available from the UK's Major Broadband Suppliers, so you can quickly see what broadband service will suit your needs.
www.uk-best-broadband-deals.co.uk
Web-feet
Web Design and Development, Graphic Design and Print Work plus Hosting, Email solutions, SPAM filtering and anti-virus systems to small and medium business in the South East.
www.web-feet.co.uk
Wired Wessex
Wired Wessex is an established network that aims to support SMEs across the region. If you are focused in the field of New Media and ICT (Information Communication Technology) and a start-up company or looking for support in the ‘growth’ phase, Wired Wessex can help you to further develop your business.
www.wiredwessex.com
Work-Life Research Centre
A useful knowledge resource focused upon the subject of families and work-life balance.
http://www.workliferesearch.org
WorkWise UK
An increasingly complex world means that employers and employees have to strive to use their resources effectively; one to gain better productivity, the other to balance work-life pressures.
A not-for-profit national initiative, Work Wise UK aims to make the UK the most progressive economy in the world and encourage smarter working practices to the benefit of business, employees and the country as a whole.
www.workwiseuk.org