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.


A national underground asset register might stop broadband outages by showing utility companies where infrastructure is buried.
The latest Which? broadband satisfaction survey has revealed the best and worst ISPs. Is yours among the latter?
Read: Is your ISP the worst in the UK?Bizarre reasons for broadband outages range from teething squirrels to out-of-control milk vans and old TV sets.
Read: The weirdest things might cause your broadband to go downUK broadband speeds are officially slower than connections to the moon, according to new research.
Read: Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UKWe explain why the next generation of broadband routers will be astonishingly fast, and probably a lot more expensive.
Read: Wifi 7 is coming… here’s what we know so far.New home gigabit broadband availability means top speeds and reliability, but some regions are left behind.
The metaverse is growing rapidly, but its future lies in assisting daily life rather than replacing it.
Read: The metaverse will be AR not VR-poweredScotland's R100 broadband scheme is years behind schedule, and delays are only going to get worse
Read: What happened to Scotland’s R100 broadband rollout?Hybrid working has become the default position in many employment sectors, with numerous factors preventing full-time returns to the office.
Read: Analysis: remote and hybrid working will remain the new normalWe investigate who owns UK broadband firms, and uncover some surprising answers along the way.
Read: Revealed: who owns the UK’s broadband firms?Connections 50 times the current fastest could be found in our homes within a decade. What could you do with that much speed?
The smart exercise-bike phenomenon has had a tough year, but for those with deep pockets Peloton is top of the leaderboard.
Read: Peloton still high on Christmas wishlists despite post-pandemic strugglesAverage speeds are on the up, but UK cities still lag well behind worldwide neighbours.
Read: Ofcom report reveals the state of British Broadband in 2022The coming weeks will see a surge in spending - here are some points to consider when shopping online this winter.
Read: Black Friday 2022: Pros and Cons of shopping onlineThe consolidation of brands may not be a cause for concern, but it’ll be notable when you look for a new provider.
Read: The UK broadband market is shrinkingThis favoured technique of hackers and cybercriminals is a growing phenomenon internet users should be wary of.
Read: Beware: keystroke logging malware on the riseProperty listings and broadband coverage could be combined under new proposals, giving consumers better insight into domestic connectivity
Read: Property listings may need to include broadband coverage in futureThe relationship between power cuts and broadband access might not be obvious, but it could be significant this winter.
Read: Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?Shocking new research shows almost 11 million people have endured lengthy broadband outages in the last year.
Read: The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealedThe future of online safety is being fiercely debated at present, and businesses are being urged to add their voices to the discussion
Read: Online Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!Buying refurbished consumer electronics is an easy way to reduce household spending, but are there questions about device safety?
Read: Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeezeComparing domestic and global broadband speeds demonstrates how the UK’s internet infrastructure is performing.
Read: UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?Fake online reviews devalue the internet. We explain what consumers need to know about this enduring phenomenon.
Read: Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internetThe prospect of receiving gigabit broadband in new homes is highly appealing, but it’s not something you can take for granted yet.
Read: Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?We explain what are NFTs, how they’ve risen to prominence, and why they're a risky investment.
Read: Are NFTs just a con, or is there more to it?Debate rages about the best version of Windows, and how these successes and failures should influence future generations of software
Read: Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?The new WiFi 6 standard has been collaboratively developed to deliver the best wireless connectivity today’s tech can support.
Read: WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?