Broadband News | 2022

Revealed: who owns the UK’s broadband firms?

We investigate who owns UK broadband firms, and uncover some surprising answers along the way.

World Broadband Association predicts 50Gbps fibre by 2030

Connections 50 times the current fastest could be found in our homes within a decade. What could you do with that much speed?

Peloton still high on Christmas wishlists despite post-pandemic struggles

The smart exercise-bike phenomenon has had a tough year, but for those with deep pockets Peloton is top of the leaderboard.

Ofcom report reveals the state of British Broadband in 2022

Deepfakes threaten our perceptions and wellbeing

AI-generated video fakes may be the latest insidious threat to online safety. Here's how to spot one.

Black Friday 2022: Pros and Cons of shopping online

The coming weeks will see a surge in spending - here are some points to consider when shopping online this winter.

The UK broadband market is shrinking

The consolidation of brands may not be a cause for concern, but it’ll be notable when you look for a new provider.

Beware: keystroke logging malware on the rise

This favoured technique of hackers and cybercriminals is a growing phenomenon internet users should be wary of.

Property listings may need to include broadband coverage in future

Property listings and broadband coverage could be combined under new proposals, giving consumers better insight into domestic connectivity

Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?

The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealed

Shocking new research shows almost 11 million people have endured lengthy broadband outages in the last year.

Online Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!

The future of online safety is being fiercely debated at present, and businesses are being urged to add their voices to the discussion

Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze

Buying refurbished consumer electronics is an easy way to reduce household spending, but are there questions about device safety?

UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?

Comparing domestic and global broadband speeds demonstrates how the UK’s internet infrastructure is performing.

Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internet

Fake online reviews devalue the internet. We explain what consumers need to know about this enduring phenomenon.

Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?

Are NFTs just a con, or is there more to it?

We explain what are NFTs, how they’ve risen to prominence, and why they're a risky investment.

Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?

Debate rages about the best version of Windows, and how these successes and failures should influence future generations of software

WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?

The new WiFi 6 standard has been collaboratively developed to deliver the best wireless connectivity today’s tech can support.

Why streaming content is splintering across numerous platforms

Streaming content platforms are on the rise, even as the number of people able and willing to pay for them begins to decline

UK broadband customers have never had it so good…

Broadband complaints levels are at all-time lows, thanks to a combination of ISP improvements and increasingly satisfactory line speeds.

Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.

There are huge disparities between the best and worst broadband providers, with larger brands often performing less impressively.

Revealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadband

There are huge disparities between the best and worst regions for UK full fibre broadband, some of which might surprise you.

Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobile

In-car communications technology is increasingly dovetailing with the platforms and providers we rely on at home

Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security

The latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.

The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?

The long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.

You’re doing aspect ratio all wrong…

The optimal aspect ratio for streaming and gaming can affect everything from app design to your experiences as a consumer

Strange places you can watch streaming content online

Streaming services are making it easier than ever to watch streaming content online wherever you happen to be

Slow broadband is leading to rural depopulation

The link with below-par broadband might not seem obvious, but it’s causing concern at the highest levels of Government

Is there room in space for thousands of broadband satellites?

Current proposals would see broadband satellites launched in their thousands, creating a load of extra orbiting clutter.

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