Broadband News

Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?

ISP consolidation is accelerating, with brands including Shell Energy, CityFibre and Trooli potentially disappearing from the UK.

Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UK

UK broadband speeds are officially slower than connections to the moon, according to new research.

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.

Gigabit broadband now available in over 99% of new homes

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.

What happened to Scotland’s R100 broadband rollout?

Scotland's R100 broadband scheme is years behind schedule, and delays are only going to get worse

Your broadband bill is about to go up in 2023

Broadband price rises are set to add further strain on household budgets, but there are ways to fight back

Analysis: remote and hybrid working will remain the new normal

Hybrid working has become the default position in many employment sectors, with numerous factors preventing full-time returns to the office.

Revealed: who owns the UK’s broadband firms?

We investigate who owns UK broadband firms, and uncover some surprising answers along the way.

World Broadband Association predicts 50Gbps fibre by 2030

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beware: keystroke logging malware on the rise

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internet

Fake online reviews devalue the internet. We explain what consumers need to know about this enduring phenomenon.

Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?

The prospect of receiving gigabit broadband in new homes is highly appealing, but it’s not something you can take for granted yet.

Are NFTs just a con, or is there more to it?

We explain what are NFTs, how they’ve risen to prominence, and why they're a risky investment.

Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?

Debate rages about the best version of Windows, and how these successes and failures should influence future generations of software

WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?

The new WiFi 6 standard has been collaboratively developed to deliver the best wireless connectivity today’s tech can support.

Why streaming content is splintering across numerous platforms

Streaming content platforms are on the rise, even as the number of people able and willing to pay for them begins to decline

UK broadband customers have never had it so good…

Broadband complaints levels are at all-time lows, thanks to a combination of ISP improvements and increasingly satisfactory line speeds.

Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.

There are huge disparities between the best and worst broadband providers, with larger brands often performing less impressively.

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Broadband News

Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?

Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UK

Wifi 7 is coming… here’s what we know so far.