Nearly 200,000 “forgotten” properties, mostly in rural areas, are unable to access broadband speeds judged the minimum necessary for a modern household, Ofcom…
Continue ReadingVirgin Switches on Gigabit Internet for 3m Households in London and Northern Ireland
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Virgin Media flipped the switch on its network upgrade in London and Northern Ireland on Wednesday night, making gigabit-capable broadband available to an…
Continue Reading17 local authorities in England will contribute £22.2 million to a scheme helping rural residents connect to gigabit-capable broadband.
Continue ReadingCustomers are least satisfied with broadband provider TalkTalk and mobile operator Three, Ofcom’s telecoms league table revealed.
Continue ReadingBroadband and Pay-TV Firms Must Protect Vulnerable Customers, Ofcom Says
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Broadband, phone and pay-TV firms must give additional support to vulnerable customers, including payment holidays, realistic repayment plans and guidance on choosing tariffs, Ofcom…
Continue ReadingIt was a centrepiece of Boris Johnson’s campaign for the Conservative Party leadership last summer, but now the government appears to be rowing…
Continue ReadingThe speed of our broadband connections has rocketed, but gamers are still griping about latency—or lag—on the lines.
Continue ReadingTens of thousands of Sky broadband and TV customers will see their bills rise from August—but some customers who haggle with the provider…
Continue Reading83% of those over 55 haven’t switched their internet service provider in the last year, if ever, and could be at risk of…
Continue ReadingMobile giant O2 and cable network Virgin Media will join forces to form a “national champion” that can take on BT and Sky.
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