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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Revealed: who owns the UK’s broadband firms?
We investigate who owns UK broadband firms, and uncover some surprising answers along the way.
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World Broadband Association predicts 50Gbps fibre by 2030
Connections 50 times the current fastest could be found in our homes within a decade. What could you do with that much speed?
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Peloton still high on Christmas wishlists despite post-pandemic struggles
The smart exercise-bike phenomenon has had a tough year, but for those with deep pockets Peloton is top of the leaderboard.
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Ofcom report reveals the state of British Broadband in 2022
Average speeds are on the up, but UK cities still lag well behind worldwide neighbours.
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Deepfakes threaten our perceptions and wellbeing
AI-generated video fakes may be the latest insidious threat to online safety. Here's how to spot one.
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Black Friday 2022: Pros and Cons of shopping online
The coming weeks will see a surge in spending - here are some points to consider when shopping online this winter.
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The UK broadband market is shrinking
The consolidation of brands may not be a cause for concern, but it’ll be notable when you look for a new provider.
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Beware: keystroke logging malware on the rise
This favoured technique of hackers and cybercriminals is a growing phenomenon internet users should be wary of.
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Property listings may need to include broadband coverage in future
Property listings and broadband coverage could be combined under new proposals, giving consumers better insight into domestic connectivity
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Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?
The relationship between power cuts and broadband access might not be obvious, but it could be significant this winter.
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The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealed
Shocking new research shows almost 11 million people have endured lengthy broadband outages in the last year.
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Online Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!
The future of online safety is being fiercely debated at present, and businesses are being urged to add their voices to the discussion
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Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze
Buying refurbished consumer electronics is an easy way to reduce household spending, but are there questions about device safety?
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UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?
Comparing domestic and global broadband speeds demonstrates how the UK’s internet infrastructure is performing.
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