Broadband News: Telecoms & Technology

Net neutrality is under threat. What does it mean for you?

What is net neutrality? Should we be worried when it comes under threat?

Ofcom’s most complained about broadband providers revealed

The latest Ofcom broadband complaints table has been released – and it’s bad news for some.

Is satellite broadband about to go mainstream?

The Eutelsat/OneWeb merger could bring satellite broadband to the masses – but it’s not without risks.

Scottish broadband speeds are the best – and worst – in the UK

What does the new Online Safety Bill mean for free speech?

The UK Government’s new Online Safety Bill could change our relationship with the internet forever.

Are people scared of upgrading to fibre broadband?

Upgrading to fibre broadband might seem an obvious step, yet statistics suggest many consumers are wary of making the move.

Plug and play broadband is transforming internet access in flats

Getting online is becoming simpler for residents in blocks of flats thanks to centralised broadband.

Data harvesting – the price you pay for free online services

Data harvesting funds free services by allowing shadowy agents to persuade and predict our behaviour, at the cost of our personal privacy.

Lampposts might be the future of home broadband

Broadband from lampposts might sound implausible, but it’s already being trialled in Scotland.

How the online experience varies around the world

How big a threat is artificial intelligence?

The threat of AI is filling column inches at present, but should we really be concerned about the rise of the machines?

Plan to map the world under our feet could stop broadband outages

A national underground asset register might stop broadband outages by showing utility companies where infrastructure is buried.

Is your ISP the worst in the UK?

The latest Which? broadband satisfaction survey has revealed the best and worst ISPs. Is yours among the latter?

HTML5 and the battle for consistent online experiences

You’ve got HTML5 to thank for online content looking the same on every device you own.

The weirdest things might cause your broadband to go down

Bizarre reasons for broadband outages range from teething squirrels to out-of-control milk vans and old TV sets.

Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?

Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UK

UK broadband speeds are officially slower than connections to the moon, according to new research.

Wifi 7 is coming… here’s what we know so far.

We explain why the next generation of broadband routers will be astonishingly fast, and probably a lot more expensive.

Gigabit broadband now available in over 99% of new homes

New home gigabit broadband availability means top speeds and reliability, but some regions are left behind.

What happened to Scotland’s R100 broadband rollout?

Scotland's R100 broadband scheme is years behind schedule, and delays are only going to get worse

Analysis: remote and hybrid working will remain the new normal

Hybrid working has become the default position in many employment sectors, with numerous factors preventing full-time returns to the office.

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?

Ofcom report reveals the state of British Broadband in 2022

Average speeds are on the up, but UK cities still lag well behind worldwide neighbours.

How JPEGs became the world’s default image format

The JPEG file format has become the only one you’re ever likely to use for photographs.

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 relationship between power cuts and broadband access might not be obvious, but it could be significant 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?

The prospect of receiving gigabit broadband in new homes is highly appealing, but it’s not something you can take for granted yet.

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.

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

What was dial-up internet like?

Looking back on the dial-up internet era demonstrates how rapidly domestic internet connectivity has advanced in the last two decades

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.

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.

What’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?

As landlines are supplanted by newer fibre optic technology, this older connectivity is being dismantled and disposed of.

BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 Review

As a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021

Compulsory two-factor authentication now the norm

Two-factor authentication might be an inconvenience, but it’s also a frontline weapon against fraud and cybercrime

How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?

Our sluggish home broadband is often lamented, but the UK actually offers comparatively okay-ish average speeds.