How the online experience varies around the world
Internet access overseas isn’t always as fast, dependable or trustworthy as the UK’s online infrastructure.


Internet access overseas isn’t always as fast, dependable or trustworthy as the UK’s online infrastructure.
Fake online reviews are a scourge of the internet, but retailers are staging a patchy fightback against them
Read: What’s being done to tackle fake reviews?The threat of AI is filling column inches at present, but should we really be concerned about the rise of the machines?
Read: How big a threat is artificial intelligence?A national underground asset register might stop broadband outages by showing utility companies where infrastructure is buried.
Read: Plan to map the world under our feet could stop broadband outagesThe 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.
ISP consolidation is accelerating, with brands including Shell Energy, CityFibre and Trooli potentially disappearing from the UK.
Read: Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?UK 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 UKNew home gigabit broadband availability means top speeds and reliability, but some regions are left behind.
Read: Gigabit broadband now available in over 99% of new homesThe 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
Broadband price rises are set to add further strain on household budgets, but there are ways to fight back
Read: Your broadband bill is about to go up in 2023Hybrid 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 normalConnections 50 times the current fastest could be found in our homes within a decade. What could you do with that much speed?
Read: World Broadband Association predicts 50Gbps fibre by 2030The 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 2022AI-generated video fakes may be the latest insidious threat to online safety. Here's how to spot one.
Read: Deepfakes threaten our perceptions and wellbeingThe 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 internet