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Jun26

Gamers Still Frustrated by Broadband Lag

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

The speed of our broadband connections has rocketed, but gamers are still griping about latency—or lag—on the lines.

Jun12

Sky Hikes Broadband and TV Prices

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Tens of thousands of Sky broadband and TV customers will see their bills rise from August—but some customers who haggle with the provider…

Jun08

Over 55s Least Likely to Switch Broadband Provider

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

83% of those over 55 haven’t switched their internet service provider in the last year, if ever, and could be at risk of…

May07

O2 and Virgin Confirm £31 Billion Merger

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

Mobile giant O2 and cable network Virgin Media will join forces to form a “national champion” that can take on BT and Sky.

May01

B4RN Launches 10Gbps Home Broadband

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Alternative network provider B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) is now offering customers the UK’s fastest domestic broadband package.

Apr20

KCOM Broadband Traffic Up 45%

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Traffic across Hull ISP KCOM’s broadband network has been up 45% since the coronavirus lockdown began.

Apr16

CityFibre Nears 300k Full-Fibre Connections

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Alternative full-fibre broadband provider CityFibre now has a footprint of just under 300,000 connections, in its push to reach eight million premises by…

Mar30

ISPs Will Lift Broadband Data Caps During Pandemic

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

Broadband providers will suspend data allowances, as part of a package of “important commitments” to help vulnerable consumers during the coronavirus outbreak.