Downloading music and films for free looks set to get a lot tougher - after the High Court granted an injunction requiring UPC and other internet service providers to block Pirate Bay.

A legal action aimed at blocking access by Irish internet users to the free file-sharing website The Pirate Bay is due to be heard in the Commercial Court today.

Dublin IT networking company Agile Networks has won a three-year contract to provide a wireless network for all Department of Justice offices around the country.

A legal action has been launched aimed at blocking access by Irish internet users to the free file-sharing website Pirate Bay and related sites.

The Irish-owned telecommunications group Digiweb returned to profitability last year despite a dip in revenues.

The Digital Skills Academy has announced a second WebElevate programme to train up to 140 job seekers for the digital sector.

AN IRISH company has signed a €20 million 15-year contract with one of the world’s largest satellite operators to help provide a high-speed broadband service across Europe.

Digiweb Group has acquired the telephony and broadband subsidiary of the TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC in Ireland and Belgium, it was announced today.

Broadband provider Digiweb has today announced the acquisition of rival Internet Ireland.

SMART Telecom has been granted a new lease of life by being acquired from examinership by fellow Dublin-based telecommunications provider, Digiweb.

Digiweb is to acquire the entire customer service base and assets of Smart Telecom in a move that will create Ireland's largest independently-owned telecommunications firm, the companies announced this afternoon.

THE Government has been lambasted for allowing this country to lag behind much of Europe on broadband speeds and penetration.

Telecoms company Digiweb is bringing forward plans to recruit 200 new staff.

A NEW business park being built in Shannon will provide more than 4,000 jobs within the next three years, it was announced yesterday.

Digiweb are offering all third Level students in Ireland the opportunity to sign up for a free student hosting and domain name package worth €56.83.

Digiweb has been awarded the 088 mobile number range for Ireland’s first 4G (4th Generation) network.

Digiweb has been assigned the 088 mobile number by ComReg for Ireland’s first 4G (4th Generation) mobile phone network.

DIGIWEB, the Irish broadband service provider is to create 200 jobs over the next three years at its new data and network operations centre in Dublin, formally opened yesterday by the Taoiseach.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Dermot Ahern TD will launch Digiweb’s New Data and Network Operations Centre and Fibre Network this afternoon in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Digiweb, the internet service provider, has today announced the creation of 200 jobs at a new technology campus in Blanchardstown.

FOR the second time in four years, laser firm Xsil won the top prize in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.

Irish internet service providers Digiweb have today concluded a €20m funding deal with the investment development firm Moritz Group.

DIGIWEB has announced a €8.5m broadband investment, the Metro-20 project.

Digiweb Ltd has announced an €8.5m investment in Broadband in Ireland with the announcement of the “Metro-20” project.

IRELAND’S Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) announced on Wednesday the winners of three 10-year national licences for Wideband Digital Mobile Data Services.

The latest wireless and mobile innovations will be showcased at an event in Cork tomorrow, aimed at businesspeople.

Broadband provider Digiweb today announced that the company will double staff numbers to 120 before the end of 2005 and is opening new offices in Dublin and Limerick immediately to support its ongoing expansion.

Broadband provider Digiweb today announced that the company will double staff numbers to 120 before the end of 2005.

BROADBAND provider Digiweb has acquired the satellite broadband business of Italian firm Tiscali.

Digiweb Ltd today announced that it had selected ntl:business to supply high speed fibre-optic connectivity (up to 1Gbps) along with secure data centre services.

Broadband internet access provider Digiweb has become the latest to announce faster connection speeds on its standard services.

Want faster internet but don’t know where to start? Try broadband, says David Clerkin.

Broadand services provider Digiweb has been accepted as a member of the international wireless industry body, the WiMax Forum, which was established to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products and platforms.

Digiweb, Ireland's fastest expanding broadband services provider, achieved another milestone today with the simultaneous launch of live licensed broadband services in Cork City and County, and the official opening of its new office in Cork City.

Digiweb today announced it has joined INEX (Internet Neutral Exchange), Ireland's internet exchange located in Dublin, and has established live peering connections with all other primary Irish internet and telecommunications providers.

Satellite and wireless broadband provider Digiweb has launched a new range of broadband services.

A new wireless high-speed internet project for Co Louth has been launched by Dermot Ahern, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.