Broadband News: Telecoms & Technology

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.

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.

Openreach trials new full-fibre tech

New deployment methods could make rollouts cheaper and faster.

Virgin Media to roll out new ultrafast gigabit broadband

The cable network launch their gigabit offering which is up to 20 times faster than the average broadband!

Wind farm firm explore broadband boosting for rural areas

Good news for Scotland with plan to add coverage-boosting FWA’s to Scottish wind farms.

Amazon’s award winning wifi booster comes to the UK

Say goodbye to slow internet! Amazon introduce new plug in wifi boosters for the home.

Sheffield “set the benchmark” with new Connectivity Charter

Less red tape for Openreach and new full-fibre builds.

Does home broadband matter anymore?

Student Broadband Survey 2019

Study reveals students are slaves to the web, and traditional media may pay the price

Full-fibre coverage grows to 8%

Can nationwide fibre actually happen?

Whatever happened to virtual reality?

Half a million homes without 10 Mbps broadband

Over 570,000 premises lack the basics for Universal Service Obligation.

The next generation of streaming technology is here

New study shows UK 5G is the slowest in the world

The fastest wireless broadband just isn't fast enough.

Openreach change lanes and abandon G.fast

All current plans for G.fast deployment are officially under review.

Is full-fibre broadband by 2025 realistic?

Can sandboxing save us from hackers?

Extra security for Firefox browser upsets ISPs

Broadband customers get cutting edge security for free, but ISPs don't want you to have it.

100 towns get up to £25 million for better broadband and transport

New funding will "level up" towns across the North of England and Midlands

Things you’ll only find on the Dark Web

More money for alternate full-fibre networks

TalkTalk and Virgin seek outside investment for new network builds

Full-fibre connects Outer Hebrides islands

The worst place to get broadband just became the best.

Three launches 5G, EE complains about it

Three's marketing angers competitors over "false" 5G claims.

KCOM buyout means more fibre for Yorkshire

Hull's homegrown ISP sells for more than half a billion.

Virgin gigabit trials begin in Southampton

Nationwide gigabit takes a big step forwards with Virgin's new network upgrade.

CityFibre bring full-fibre to 70,000 homes

Only 4.9 million to go...

Moving towards a cashless society

#OffsetYourInternet is here to save the planet

BroadbandDeals.co.uk launches campaign to make Britain's broadband greener.

How much smart technology do we own?

Is broadband re-wiring our brains?

What do we really use home broadband for?

Study shows Brits want reliable broadband, NOT speed

How better broadband is changing consumer behaviour

How much screen time for children is too much?

How computer storage has evolved

When will every home have full fibre broadband?

UK 5G network goes live – are you up to speed?

Here's everything you need to know about the new mobile broadband network.