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


Streaming content platforms are on the rise, even as the number of people able and willing to pay for them begins to decline
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.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 long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.
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…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 onlineCurrent 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.
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 wayAs a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021
Read: BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 ReviewSocial 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?There are some surprisingly common reasons for complaining to your ISP, but these reasons vary from one provider to the next
Read: Most common broadband complaints revealedAs Sky renews it's pitch for the streaming-wars, here's everything you need to know about Sky Glass.
Read: Sky makes move to online with Sky GlassFree gigabit broadband has once again been flagged up as a political aim, but how would nationalising the UK’s telecommunications sector actually work?
Read: Who would pay for free full fibre broadband?IPS have recognised the limitations of these blunt instruments - good news for customers.
Read: Broadband ‘fair use’ policies fall from favourThe rollout of ultra high speed infrastructure has been beset by obstacles, and we're lagging behind our neighbours
Read: National full-fibre broadband could improve the UK’s standingOnce a humble blogging platform, now Wordpress websites are found throughout the world, from blue-chip brands to startups and hobby sites.
Read: WordPress has been used to build 40 per cent of the world’s websitesThe latest Ofcom league tables on UK ISP complaints has just been published, revealing which telecoms and pay TV providers are underperforming
Read: Revealed: the most complained about broadband providersOnline telly will soon see the end of satellite dishes and aerials mounted to the walls and chimneys of homes across the UK
Read: Broadband TV set to replace cable, satellite and terrestrial servicesIf you need to cut your costs, now's the time to switch over to a cheaper deal
Read: Who’s got the cheapest broadband of them all?