Broadband News

Catch up with the latest news in broadband and telecoms.

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

Facebook sinks deeper into hot water

A US federal judge calls Facebook's privacy policy "so wrong".

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

New router and WiFi guarantee for Sky customers

An improved add-on for Sky customers means WiFi for every room in your house

More money for alternate full-fibre networks

TalkTalk and Virgin seek outside investment for new network builds

Full-fibre connects Outer Hebrides islands

Relive some nostalgia with new, old World of Warcraft

After 15 years of upgrades and expansions, World of Warcraft returns to its roots.

Google’s cloud gaming service to launch in November

More details about Stadia's release, requirements, and expectations.

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.

Tesco customers get triple value with NOW TV

CityFibre bring full-fibre to 70,000 homes

Only 4.9 million to go...

Netflix scoop Game of Thrones creators

Benioff and Weiss sign to the streaming giant for 9 figure paychecks.

#OffsetYourInternet is here to save the planet

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

John Lewis to give Free Google Home hub

Customers switching broadband will get the freebie worth nearly £100.

Study shows Brits want reliable broadband, NOT speed

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

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

TalkTalk offers exclusive £80 reward to new fibre customers

The huge bonus is available to anyone signing up for a 'Faster Fibre' bundle through BroadbandDeals.co.uk

Virgin price hikes are coming

TikTok ‘gifts’ empty kids piggy banks

Children are most vulnerable to 'influencer' donation pleas.

Porn-block pushed back by clerical errors

Further delays to the child-protection measure, with the process mocked as an 'utter shambles'.

How to watch Wimbledon online for free

How to make sure you don't miss out on the action from your favourite sports stars.

Fast fines for ISPs could end the “Loyalty Penalty”

But could the proposed measures mean worse deals for those who shop around?

Boris Johnson mocks full-fibre roll-out plans

The likely next PM boasts plans to beat current targets by 8 years, but is it all just hot air?

Broadband and phone companies to put Fairness first

Telecoms providers commit to raising standards.