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Fast broadband now matters more than good local schools

Fast broadband is increasingly outstripping school catchment areas in terms of property marketing

How often do Brits change ISP?

Changing ISP has never been easier, yet it’s still something Brits tend to do less frequently than they should

The jobs in danger of being replaced by AI

AI and the jobs market are locked in a toxic embrace which could radically transform the world of employment.

Are connection charges creeping back into broadband?

Could rogue AI shut down vital online services?

There are increasing reasons to be fearful of rogue AI, but could it really lead to outages and unavailable services?

What does the arrival of 8Gbps home broadband mean for the UK?

The recent unveiling of 8Gbps home broadband is currently a solution in search of a problem.

Are we about to say goodbye to terrestrial TV?

Terrestrial TV appears to be on borrowed time, but the BBC’s position may be reinforced through legislation

Have in-car communications peaked?

In-car communications have come a long way, but it’s doubtful there’s much further for this technology to go.

95 per cent of the UK should have gigabit broadband by 2030

Ofcom believe gigabit broadband should be almost universal across the UK by the decade’s end.

New legislation addresses issues obtaining fibre broadband in leasehold properties

What does the social media ban on under-16s mean for you?

A social media ban for children is looking inevitable in the UK, but what will it mean in practice?

How AI could help criminals to steal personal data

The latest AI models could be used to steal personal data on a global scale, but there are smaller risks as well.

In-flight connectivity is changing: here’s how

In-flight connectivity is evolving rapidly as airlines compete to keep customers online in the skies

The industries set to gain or lose the most from AI’s impact

AI’s impact on industries will be more profound – and existential – in some sectors than in others

How the UK is leading the world in abolishing passwords

The UK is further towards abolishing passwords online than any other country – but why, and how?

What does the future hold for the BBC?

Is the end nigh for social media?

Two landmark court verdicts in America have called into question the business model of today’s social media platforms

How much Apple hardware is available in the UK?

Despite a wealth of device manufacturers and a variety of operating systems, Apple hardware remains a distinct breed

Are we moving into a post-Google search world?

Searching without Google might have seemed unthinkable a decade ago, but the internet is changing very quickly.

Has the UK lost trust in the internet?

Trust in the internet is declining, and it’s up to individuals to rebalance their use of online services

The ISPs we couldn’t help complaining about in 2025

ISP complaints are an inevitable part of broadband services, but some companies attract more criticism than others

What can we expect from HBO Max – the UK’s newest streaming service?

There’s yet another streaming service coming to the UK in the form of HBO Max, but is it worth subscribing to?

Broadband cable theft is on the rise in the UK

Broadband cable theft brings outages and disruption to affected communities.

Why are so many ISPs going out of business?

Recent years have seen swathes of ISPs going out of business, but what does this mean for consumers?

Broadband prices are increasing in April… here’s what you can do

Broadband price rises are on the horizon, but there are ways to keep your monthly bills down

New data centres springing up around the UK

Why are data centres being built all over the country? And what is the cost?

What does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?

The new Cyber Resilience Bill aims to minimise cyberattacks – but what does it mean for you?

Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?

After a tumultuous 2025, cryptocurrencies are looking uniquely vulnerable as 2026 dawns.

Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?

The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.

Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadband

The UK broadband sector recently passed a significant milestone, with Openreach fibre broadband more widely available than ever before.