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.


Shocking new research shows almost 11 million people have endured lengthy broadband outages in the last year.
The 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 squeezeFake 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.
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?Broadband complaints levels are at all-time lows, thanks to a combination of ISP improvements and increasingly satisfactory line speeds.
Read: UK broadband customers have never had it so good…There are huge disparities between the best and worst broadband providers, with larger brands often performing less impressively.
Read: Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.There are huge disparities between the best and worst regions for UK full fibre broadband, some of which might surprise you.
In-car communications technology is increasingly dovetailing with the platforms and providers we rely on at home
Read: Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobileThe latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.
Read: Behavioural biometrics: transforming online securityThe optimal aspect ratio for streaming and gaming can affect everything from app design to your experiences as a consumer
Read: You’re doing aspect ratio all wrong…Streaming services are making it easier than ever to watch streaming content online wherever you happen to be
Read: Strange places you can watch streaming content onlineThe link with below-par broadband might not seem obvious, but it’s causing concern at the highest levels of Government
Read: Slow broadband is leading to rural depopulationCurrent proposals would see broadband satellites launched in their thousands, creating a load of extra orbiting clutter.
Read: Is there room in space for thousands of broadband satellites?As landlines are supplanted by newer fibre optic technology, this older connectivity is being dismantled and disposed of.
Read: What’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?Staying in remains the new going out, and these new series could be among the best to stream as we enter year three of the pandemic.
Read: The best streaming content coming in 2022As 2022 dawns, quick and easy switching will simplify the process of migrating from one ISP to another.
Read: Same-day broadband switching is on the wayAs a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021
Read: BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 ReviewTwo-factor authentication might be an inconvenience, but it’s also a frontline weapon against fraud and cybercrime
Read: Compulsory two-factor authentication now the normSocial media dislike buttons have been in the news since YouTube dropped them, but are these tools really a bad influence?
Read: Should social media have a dislike option?Our sluggish home broadband is often lamented, but the UK actually offers comparatively okay-ish average speeds.
Read: How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?The emergence of 6GHz WiFi could significantly improve home broadband connections, though it’s important to understand why that’s necessary
Read: Coming soon to a router near you: the evolution of 6GHz WiFiThe National Underground Asset Register could be transformative for ISPs and consumers alike, shining a light on what's below the ground
Read: Why a new underground map system could simplify your next broadband contractHow fast is UK broadband? It’s a question many people ask, especially in an international context, but the answer is far from clear-cut
Read: How fast is UK broadband these days?