Broadband News

Catch up with the latest news in broadband and telecoms.

Brits spend up to 4.9 hours surfing the web at work!

Over half describe themselves as “faffers”, wasting hours online during work.

Scottish government to pay for residents’ superfast broadband.

Missed fibre rollout target sees vouchers offered to connect everyone.

Beware of this Firefox security flaw!

Mozilla has found a severe flaw in Firefox that could allow hackers to control your computer.

Twitter controversy as ‘reply block’ announced.

Virgin to ‘banish buffering’ with free speed boost for customers!

Cable broadband provider to start the year with a free speed increase to a million customers.

New Year, New Deals!

Make the most of the post-Christmas deals offered by ISP’s while they last!

How will Brexit affect Broadband?

With the UK set to leave the EU by the end of January we look at how it will affect Broadband.

What does the General Election result mean for broadband in the UK?

It’s getting even easier to switch broadband provider

Ofcom make welcome changes for broadband and mobile customers.

New monthly pass from BT Sport means matches for everyone

Millionaire sues building owners for £100k over poor broadband.

The owner of a multi-million pound flat is suing the building owner over poor broadband!

Whatever happened to Internet.org?

Mark Zuckerberg's ambitious universal internet accessibility project was big news back in 2013

EE turn on 5G in new locations!

2019 is the year of superfast connections, as even more towns and cities get superfast 5G!

Should you get Disney +?

Disney launched their streaming platform in the US this month with a UK release in Spring 2020, is it living up to the hype?

The best pre-Black Friday deals!

This year Black Friday seems to be kicking off earlier than ever! Here’s a rundown of the best deals if you just can’t wait till the day itself.

Instagram tests ‘no likes’, sends users into panic.

Facebook and Google consider political ad block.

After much uproar Facebook and Google finally consider expert advice over ‘fake news’.

Amazon Ring could leave you vulnerable to wifi hackers

The new smart security technology from Amazon could ironically cause major security risks for some!

What is TikTok and why are kids obsessed with it?

The app has become an internet cultural revolution, leaving parents baffled.

Onestream offer cheapest Broadband in UK

Slipping in with an amazing deal just before Black Friday, Onestream narrowly beats all competition!

Virgin flash sale offers free gifts and deals

Virgin are sweetening up their deals so much you’ll get toothache!

United Nations warns of ‘digital welfare dystopia’

The UN has warned internet users of handing over their data to ‘big tech’ and accused companies of exploiting the poorest users.

BT and O2 launch 5G in the same week!

BT and O2 are the latest networks to enter the bitter high street 5G battle.

UK Porn block for children has been scrapped.

Gigaclear undertake costly fibre install UNDER River Severn to reach rural customers

The upstart ISP embarks on ambitious plan to ensure rural customers have access to full fibre broadband!

New rules bring full-fibre to apartment blocks

New measures help ISPs sidestep rogue landlords

The rise of cryptocurrency scams: don’t get mugged

The rising interest in Cryptocurrency is leaving consumers vulnerable to scams.

Hyperoptic welcomes new investment from KKR.

Leading global investment firm acquires the majority stake of UK ISP Hyperoptic after they announce plans to quadruple fibre coverage.

Post Office officially the UK’s cheapest broadband deal

The latest victory in the price wars goes to Post Office with an amazing introductory offer for just over £15 a month!

Plusnet price hike warning

Incoming broadband and phone price rises before Christmas