How dumbphones could reset our relationship with the internet
The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.


The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.
A new Act of Parliament means simple passwords are no longer acceptable on many domestic devices.
Read: Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UKHigh-speed broadband in Scotland was supposed to be universal by now. Instead, it remains a postcode lottery.
Read: Scotland lags behind the rest of the UK for high-speed broadbandVandalism against our broadband infrastructure is on the rise – what's happening, and how will it affect you?
Read: UK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the riseRising broadband costs are affecting millions of households. Here’s how to fight back
Read: It’s April, so your broadband just got more expensive…Staying safe on dating sites and apps is vitally important, with bad actors and scammers lurking on every platform
Freely could transform our relationship with streaming TV – and it’s coming soon to a screen near you.
Read: Coming soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming ageWiFi 7 is officially on the way, bringing new range and performance to WiFi routers across the UK
Read: WiFi 7 is coming: what benefits will it bring?Full fibre broadband coverage has improved in recent years, but we’re a long way from universal coverage.
Read: How much of the UK has full fibre broadband now?Compromised passwords are a popular target for hackers and scammers – and many of us are in the firing line.
Read: Revealed: how hackers use compromised passwordsDrive-by download malware represents an insidious attack on users, often happening in the blink of an eye.
Air fibre broadband masts offer an alternative internet delivery system that could be coming to a street near you.
Read: ‘Air Fibre’ broadband offers connectivity where others failCybercrime will be more endemic than ever in 2024, so it’s vital to mitigate against it.
Read: The cybercrime threat is evolvingA new wave of payment fraud is sweeping the country. We explain how to keep your financial data safe.
Read: Payment fraud on the rise: how can you stay safe?The question ‘which games console should I buy’ has never been harder to answer, with three outstanding market entrants
Read: Which games console should I buy this Christmas?Freemium services have become big business online in recent years, but this hybrid business model could be costly.
Read: The ‘freemium’ trap: don’t get caught outWhat is net neutrality? Should we be worried when it comes under threat?
Read: Net neutrality is under threat. What does it mean for you?The latest Ofcom broadband complaints table has been released – and it’s bad news for some.
Read: Ofcom’s most complained about broadband providers revealedThe Eutelsat/OneWeb merger could bring satellite broadband to the masses – but it’s not without risks.
Read: Is satellite broadband about to go mainstream?A new survey reveals Scottish broadband speeds vary hugely, but the reasons why are surprisingly complex.
Read: Scottish broadband speeds are the best – and worst – in the UKThe new Freely streaming service promises to simplify the task of watching live British television online.
Read: Freely is the latest evolution in live online streamingThe UK Government’s new Online Safety Bill could change our relationship with the internet forever.
Read: What does the new Online Safety Bill mean for free speech?Is social media over? Some platforms are clearly in their death throes, but the need to communicate will stay with us.
Read: Is social media finished?Streaming media industry changes are coming, and the market we know today could be radically different in a few years.
Read: Where is the streaming media industry headed?Upgrading to fibre broadband might seem an obvious step, yet statistics suggest many consumers are wary of making the move.
Read: Are people scared of upgrading to fibre broadband?The Bluesky social media platform continues its slow rollout, but will it succeed in replacing the outlet formerly known as Twitter?
Read: Does Bluesky have a bright future?Getting online is becoming simpler for residents in blocks of flats thanks to centralised broadband.
Read: Plug and play broadband is transforming internet access in flats