The UK's Internet trade group - ISPA - has announced the finalists for its annual industry awards.
Of course, while those in the industry are on tenterhooks to find out who is the "best ISP", the "serious" awards have been eclipsed by the now infamous gong for the "Internet Villain" award.
Last month, ISPA named Net-savvy MP Derek Wyatt, as one of those up for the title, along with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Broadband Stakeholders' Group, the Home Office and Verisign.
Anyhow, for those keen to brag "my ISP's better than yours", here's a selection of categories and nominees.
Best Unmetered Dial-up ISP
Blueyonder from Telewest Broadband
BT Openworld
Freeserve
Kingston Communications
One.Tel
Totalise
Best Metered Dial-up ISP
Easynet
Freeserve
Inspiron
Tiscali
V21
ViaNetworks
Best Business Broadband ISP
Claranet
Datanet International
Easynet
Mailbox Internet
Mistral
Netscalibur
Best Consumer Broadband ISP
Blueyonder from Telewest Broadband
Bulldog Communications
Freeserve
Pipex
Tiscali
UK Online
The winners of all awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held in London on February 19.
Of course, while those in the industry are on tenterhooks to find out who is the "best ISP", the "serious" awards have been eclipsed by the now infamous gong for the "Internet Villain" award.
Last month, ISPA named Net-savvy MP Derek Wyatt, as one of those up for the title, along with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Broadband Stakeholders' Group, the Home Office and Verisign.
Anyhow, for those keen to brag "my ISP's better than yours", here's a selection of categories and nominees.
Best Unmetered Dial-up ISP
Blueyonder from Telewest Broadband
BT Openworld
Freeserve
Kingston Communications
One.Tel
Totalise
Best Metered Dial-up ISP
Easynet
Freeserve
Inspiron
Tiscali
V21
ViaNetworks
Best Business Broadband ISP
Claranet
Datanet International
Easynet
Mailbox Internet
Mistral
Netscalibur
Best Consumer Broadband ISP
Blueyonder from Telewest Broadband
Bulldog Communications
Freeserve
Pipex
Tiscali
UK Online
The winners of all awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held in London on February 19.