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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

A new survey reveals Scottish broadband speeds vary hugely, but the reasons why are surprisingly complex.

Freely is the latest evolution in live online streaming

The new Freely streaming service promises to simplify the task of watching live British television online.

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

Is social media finished?

Is social media over? Some platforms are clearly in their death throes, but the need to communicate will stay with us.

Where is the streaming media industry headed?

Streaming media industry changes are coming, and the market we know today could be radically different in a few years.

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.

Does Bluesky have a bright future?

The Bluesky social media platform continues its slow rollout, but will it succeed in replacing the outlet formerly known as Twitter?

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.

How does viral marketing work?

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.

Will AI replace writers?

The question of will AI replace writers has been asked many times – but the answer doesn’t change.

Looking back on obsolete online tech we used to use every day

Obsolete internet technologies show how far the online world has come, and offer pointers to where it’s heading..

Lampposts might be the future of home broadband

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

Broadband advertising more accurate than ever, but still needs improvement

How accurate is broadband advertising? Reassuringly, the answer is far more than it used to be.

How the online experience varies around the world

What’s being done to tackle fake reviews?

Fake online reviews are a scourge of the internet, but retailers are staging a patchy fightback against them

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?

It’s time you understood microtransactions… your kids already do

Microtransactions aren’t widely understood, yet they’re a key revenue raiser for developers and web content publishers alike

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?

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?

ISP consolidation is accelerating, with brands including Shell Energy, CityFibre and Trooli potentially disappearing from the UK.

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.

The metaverse will be AR not VR-powered

The metaverse is growing rapidly, but its future lies in assisting daily life rather than replacing it.

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

Your broadband bill is about to go up in 2023

Broadband price rises are set to add further strain on household budgets, but there are ways to fight back

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.

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Is satellite broadband about to go mainstream?

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

Freely is the latest evolution in live online streaming