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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.

Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter? Read: Could power-cuts force our homes offline 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.

Read: The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealed

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

Read: Online Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!

Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze

Read: Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze

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.

Read: UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?

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.

Read: Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internet

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.

Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband? Read: Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?

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.

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

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

Read: Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?

WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?

Read: WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?

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

Read: Why streaming content is splintering across numerous platforms

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.

Read: UK broadband customers have never had it so good…

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.

Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers. Read: Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.

Revealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadband

There are huge disparities between the best and worst regions for UK full fibre broadband, some of which might surprise you.

Read: Revealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadband

Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobile

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 mobile

Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security

Read: Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security

The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?

The long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.

Read: The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?

You’re doing aspect ratio all wrong…

The 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…

Strange places you can watch streaming content online

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 online

Slow broadband is leading to rural depopulation

The 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 depopulation

Is there room in space for thousands of broadband satellites?

Current 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?

What’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?

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?

The best streaming content coming in 2022

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 2022

Same-day broadband switching is on the way

As 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 way

BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 Review

As a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021

Read: BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 Review

Compulsory two-factor authentication now the norm

Two-factor authentication might be an inconvenience, but it’s also a frontline weapon against fraud and cybercrime

Read: Compulsory two-factor authentication now the norm

Should social media have a dislike option?

Social 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?

How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?

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?

Coming soon to a router near you: the evolution of 6GHz WiFi

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 WiFi

Why a new underground map system could simplify your next broadband contract

The 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 contract
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