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Streaming media brand launched
30 June 2010Session, the streaming media arm of the Dark Group has been launched today.
"Session brings together 10 years of our streaming media operations into a single solution for our customers" commented Dark Group's Mark Baker.
"Our expertise is in providing solutions rather than just a product. Customers come to us with a requirement, we'll discuss and then build the best possible platform to meet those needs, looking at their overall objectives."
For further information visit www.session.co.uk
Fast.co.uk offer free router with all packages
22 April 2010UK ISP Fast.co.uk has today announced that a free ADSL router is now included with all new broadband accounts, across the various packages being offered by the leading broadband supplier.
Fast.co.uk's Mark Baker said "We've listened carefully to feedback, and hardware being included free of charge is one of the most common requests we receive, so I am very pleased that we've been able to offer just that."
The router available is the Thomson TG585v7, a high specification wireless ADSL modem with built in 4 port Ethernet switch. Further details can be found at www.fast.co.uk
Fast.co.uk have also recently launched their FTTC service, and whilst coverage is currently very limited, have an attractive offering for both the consumer and business market available. Packages start from £21.99 per month on a 12 month contract.
Mark continued "We have focused our FTTC products not only on those who require high usage allowances, but at your average Internet user who requires the high speeds available via FTTC, but with a lower level of data transfer each month giving a very affordable package."
We are also working hard on a number of new products which we aim to bring to market over the next few months - watch this space.
Further information be found at www.fast.co.uk/freerouter.
Fast.co.uk unbundles new LLU services
1 March 2010Fast.co.uk, the customer-friendly ISP, has today announced its LLU service packages, with an emphasis on faster speeds and enhanced performance for high end users, while maintaining its most cherished customer care features that have been the foundation of the company for many years.
Fast.co.uk’s Mark Baker, said: “Our move to LLU services will allow our high end users, both residential and business, to access a faster connection with greater usage allowances. The opportunity to work from the local exchanges opens up many possibilities for Fast’s customers in the future.”
Fast’s entry package allows users 200GB usage, with speeds up to 24Mbps at £33.00 plus VAT, while the premium package provides 450GB at just £39.00 plus VAT.
“We’ve retained the features of our other packages, such as short 3-month contracts, no port blocking, unlimited email and full virus and spam filtering,” said Baker. “This coupled with our UK-based customer care team that can be contacted on a non-premium phone number and free LLU migrations, shows our genuine commitment to being the ISP of choice.
“We have already seen much interest from users wanting the inherent benefits of LLU and also from those who want it installed as a backup line to existing BT network connections.”
Continuing to build upon the core service elements and based on customer feedback, Fast is also providing an early warning alert system, based on proprietary software that informs users when they approach their usage allowances.
“This is an exciting time as we add further functionality and greater speed to our packages. Looking to the future, we are well underway on building our planned 2010 super fast fibre broadband (FTTC) packages, which will provide speeds of up to 40Mbps,” concluded Baker.
Further information be found at www.fast.co.uk/llu.
Airport parking website acquired
1 January 2010Dark Group has completed the acquisition of GetParking.com, a website offering car parking facilities at all major UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
Using the GetParking.com website, you can get an instant, no obligation quote for parking your vehicle in over 70 car parks at 22 airports and 2 sea ports around the UK. Its free, quick and easy to do, and your car park space is reserved instantly. Furthermore, you'll save money by pre-booking your car park space, that ought to put a smile on your face!
This acquisition is the start of the growth plans of the group for 2010, with a number of similar acquisitions in discussion at this time.
Strategic acquisition of Firenet by UK ISP Fast.co.uk
1 December 2009BROADBAND provider Fast.co.uk (www.fast.co.uk) has today acquired ISP Firenet, an established broadband, dialup and hosting provider with a contact centre based in Northern Ireland.
This acquisition brings together two dedicated teams that are renowned for providing high quality Internet services, with a UK-based technical support service. Firenet is a perfect fit into the Fast.co.uk group, promoting a very similar ethos and focus.
Commenting on the acquisition, Fast.co.uk's Mark Baker said: "In these difficult times of a recession I am very proud that we have been able to invest a substantial amount into the UK and are proactively growing our business. This is a very exciting time for the management, staff and customers of both Fast.co.uk and Firenet."
Award winning Fast.co.uk, has bucked the trend seen in many of its struggling competitors, proving that the company has solid foundations on which it is now growing.
"We have an excellent line-up of new products and services that we will be launching over the next few months, geared to adding even greater value for both our existing and new customers.
"This new acquisition demonstrates our commitment to continue to provide the very best in service provision, which will continue to keep Fast.co.uk at the forefront of the industry," concluded Baker.
Fast.co.uk is part of the Dark Group.
Dedicated Server brand launched!
31 January 2009We have today launched our Dedicated Server brand "Dedi.co.uk", offering high quality managed and unmanaged servers, with the same ethos of offering exceptional customer service.
Dedi.co.uk can provide both Linux and Windows servers to any custom configuration based in high quality datacentres in Maidenhead, Milton Keynes, Kent, London and Leeds.
Further information be found at www.dedi.co.uk.
New Passfield head office
10 May 2008We are pleased to announce that from the 10th May 2008 we have moved to new offices, and with immediate effect our new address is:
Dark Group Ltd
Passfield Business Centre
Lynchborough Road
Passfield
Hampshire
GU30 7SB
United Kingdom
All payments and communications to us should be sent to the above address. Our telephone numbers and email addresses have not changed.
Dark Group becomes LIR
1 August 2007We are proud to announce that we have become a RIPE Local Internet Registry (LIR) which allows us to request IPv4 and IPv6 space directly from RIPE for use on our hosting and broadband networks.
New name, same great service
11 July 2006We are pleased to let you know that from 10th July 2006 Dark Marketing Ltd will be known as Dark Group Ltd.
Over the past 7 years Dark Marketing Ltd has evolved and the services we've offered have changed with the times, and the ever growing expansion of the company. The name Dark Marketing Ltd no longer reflects the current products we offer, our future plans or the groups ethos.
We are very excited about this change and look forward to offering new services under the Dark Group name from the updated group website at www.dark.co.uk.
This is simply an identity change that leaves the ownership of the company, it's people and the services offered unchanged. Furthermore we expect that the rebranding will bring benefits to our customers and staff, by giving us an even stronger foundation for future growth.
The groups subsidiaries (including Fast.co.uk and YSH) are unaffected by this change and will continue to operate as separate brand names within the group. Existing websites, staff and contact details will not change.
The only change that you may notice is that your invoice, or credit / debit card statement will show "Dark Group Ltd" instead of "Dark Marketing Ltd". Any cheque payments will also need to be made out to our new company name.
You do not need to make any changes to the services or products we supply, all we do ask is that this change in identity is communicated with all personnel within your organisation who directly or in-directly deal with us.
Should you have any queries regarding this change, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your Site Here launches shorter name
6 July 2006We are pleased to announce that after extensive negotiations we have acquired the three letter domain name ysh.co.uk, for our managed hosting brand "Your Site Here", which will now be known as YSH.
This new domain name is shorter, and easier to remember so will make access to our website and contact via e-mail easier. Our website is now available at www.ysh.co.uk, and all e-mail addresses can now end @ysh.co.uk.
Our groups' aim is to create dynamic businesses that are built around strong branding, and this new domain name will assist in growing and promoting our YSH brand.
The domain name was acquired from Angus at Giraffe.co.uk, a well respected domain name investor, best known for selling taste.co.uk to Sainsbury's and three.co.uk to Hutchison 3G for a combined total of nearly £250,000.