The Spring Budget has failed to recognise the importance of connectivity infrastructure in supporting growth for the UK's digital economy, says Evolve CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown, who seeks more clarity as networks continue to be rolled out.
Wed, 3/01/2024 - 14:06
Broadband use across the UK increased by 9 per cent last year to 94,722 Petabytes of data, according to Openreach.
Peaks tended to reflect specific online events such as Amazon Prime’s Premier League coverage, and the release of downloads for popular gaming titles.
There was a surge in broadband use towards the end of the year, with December being the busiest month of 2023 for broadband traffic, and Boxing Day the busiest day.
Trevor Linney, Director of Network Technology, said: “We’re seeing a real pattern starting to emerge in these annual reports, with live sports and gaming at the heart of huge jumps in data usage. We have a team of experts working hard to make sure there’s enough capacity for every eventuality.
