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hamba · 8th July 2009, 19:07

TalkTalk drops ad tracking firm

UK internet service provider TalkTalk has pulled the plug on its agreement with online behaviour tracking firm Phorm.

It follows news earlier in the week that BT had no immediate plans to use the service.

Phorm has developed technology which collects information on web use in order to better target adverts but it has proved extremely controversial.

The loss of its key partners saw Phorm's shares tumble by more than 50%.

Phorm said that TalkTalk, the second biggest broadband provider in the UK behind BT, had ended its agreement with the firm.

TalkTalk's plans were not as advanced as BT which had undertaken three trials of the technology.

"The directors note that this relationship had not extended to any form of trial in contrast to BT and some international internet service providers," a statement from Phorm read.

It also noted that "privacy was not a factor" in BT's decision to pull the plug on the technology.

Virgin Media, which also expressed interest in the system, was still reviewing it, according to Phorm.

Phorm is currently trialling its software with South Korea's largest ISP and is in discussion about the use of the technology with ISPs in 15 other countries.

Shares in Phorm slumped a farther 13% following the announcement.

An in-depth look at Phorm - the controversial ad-serving system

Story from BBC NEWS:
Published: 2009/07/08 11:41:08 GMT
© BBC MMIX

jamesyboyjim · 9th July 2009, 10:18

I hope phorm crashes and burns!

nozzer · 9th July 2009, 13:30

As BT's already pulled out on them it really only leaves VM still "evaluating" the technology. I think its pretty much dead and buried !

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hamba DW Guru +++ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Down Here Posts: 7,187 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 Thanks: 16 Thanked 39 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TalkTalk drops ad tracking firm TalkTalk drops ad tracking firm UK internet service provider TalkTalk has pulled the plug on its agreement with online behaviour tracking firm Phorm. It follows news earlier in the week that BT had no immediate plans to use the service. Phorm has developed technology which collects information on web use in order to better target adverts but it has proved extremely controversial. The loss of its key partners saw Phorm's shares tumble by more than 50%. Phorm said that TalkTalk, the second biggest broadband provider in the UK behind BT, had ended its agreement with the firm. TalkTalk's plans were not as advanced as BT which had undertaken three trials of the technology. "The directors note that this relationship had not extended to any form of trial in contrast to BT and some international internet service providers," a statement from Phorm read. It also noted that "privacy was not a factor" in BT's decision to pull the plug on the technology. Virgin Media, which also expressed interest in the system, was still reviewing it, according to Phorm. Phorm is currently trialling its software with South Korea's largest ISP and is in discussion about the use of the technology with ISPs in 15 other countries. Shares in Phorm slumped a farther 13% following the announcement. An in-depth look at Phorm - the controversial ad-serving system Story from BBC NEWS: Published: 2009/07/08 11:41:08 GMT © BBC MMIX __________________ Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice. Spinoza.
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nozzer Moderator+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house! Posts: 5,747 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: TalkTalk drops ad tracking firm As BT's already pulled out on them it really only leaves VM still "evaluating" the technology. I think its pretty much dead and buried !
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