broadband

Ofcom's 'One Touch Switch' rules aim to minimise awkward interactions with customer support

National programme to tackle digital exclusion has been launched in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions

GigaHead exec has called on Ofcom to highlight the benefits of full-fibre broadband

The UK could reach 65% to 68% gigabit coverage by early 2022, according to ThinkBroadband

The first of 300 units have been unveiled in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea

X, the Moonshot Factory trials ‘fibre without fibre’ across the Congo River with 700TB of data transmitted in its first few weeks

The average download speeds in Western Europe are almost twice as fast as the UK’s

We look at how bandwidth works, and why your internet connection sometimes slows to a crawl

BT has said the time is right for the regulator to be reviewing the framework introduced in 2015

Research from the company reveals that a third of Brits don't know how to recycle electronic items

The idea would help eliminate up to 80% of the costs associated with installing a new network

Connectivity is essential for modern life - but can 5G help bring it to those without?

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Elon Musk’s satellite internet service will reach remote regions that aren’t yet covered by 5G or full-fibre networks

Three and CCS Insight are calling on the government to reconsider its reliance on fibre technology

Isolated trials by Openreach and Nokia more than double existing maximum data transfer rates

The cable will connect to Australia and the US carrying data at 72 terabits/sec

The news comes a year after the London-based satellite operator was involved in a post-Brexit navigation system blunder

The changes will be made at no extra cost to customers to help them "bounce back from the pandemic”

This lack of awareness could hinder UK target of reaching 85% full-fibre coverage by 2025, advisory group warns

The spin-off will offer broadband packages, free digital skills training and cyber security tools to SMBs and startups

Citizens Advice is urging the government to ensure low-cost broadband is available to those on low incomes

This comes after an investigation carried out by the Australian competition and consumer watchdog