Broadband

A new Broadband Genie and OnePoll survey has revealed that 60% of broadband user respondents are out of contract - with many who could switch to a different ISP paying more than they need to.

Rolling out broadband infrastructure remains mission critical for the British public, and a new report from the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) shows that 78% believe that everyone in the UK should be able to access high-speed internet. 

Quickline is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a unique prize in a new competition, as part of a wider mission to tackle digital equality and ensure rural communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have access to fast, reliable internet.

Openreach has combined its own data of internet usage with a study of household behaviours to show the country’s broadband habits, mapping the UK cities by their online activity.

A new survey from consumer watchdog Which? of nearly 4,500 UK adults has revealed that more than 85% of broadband customers have experienced a problem with their connection in the past year, including at least one “connection issue” such as slow speeds, connection drop-outs, and router problems.

A report from industry regulator Ofcom shows that the number of homes able to get gigabit-capable broadband has increased to 25.9m, with nearly three-quarters of UK homes (22.5m or 74%) having access a full-fibre broadband service. 

LightSpeed Broadband has collaborated with eero to introduce a new range of Wi-Fi 7 routers, that the company describes as “future-ready connectivity” as part of selected residential and business broadband packages.

LilaConnect, now part of Freedom Fibre's wholesale business, has partnered with Genexis to bolster its offering for residential customers.

Gigaclear and Essex County Council have reached a settlement agreement in relation to the legal proceedings concerning broadband delivery contracts in Essex.

Virgin Media O2 is the latest company to sign up to LCC’s Street Works Charter to help make life better for Lincolnshire’s road traffic network and cut the amount of disruption roadworks cause across the county.