Tag: broadband
Plusnet crowned best broadband provider in Broadband Genie awards
Plusnet, the Yorkshire-based internet service provider, has been named the UK’s ‘Best Broadband Provider’ by Broadband Genie in its annual Broadband Awards. Plusnet also took home awards for “Most Reliable […]
Hyperoptic U-turns on mid-contract broadband price rises
Hyperoptic, a popular full-fibre broadband provider, is set to introduce mid-contract price increases starting this month. It’s a move that has drawn disappointment given its previous vocal campaigning against such […]
UK workers cashing in on ‘superfast side hustles’
A significant portion of the UK workforce is boosting their income through online side hustles, according to new research. The study by Uswitch broadband reveals that two-thirds (65%) of UK […]
84% UK premises now able to get gigabit broadband, claims Ofcom
Eighty-four per cent of UK premises are able to get gigabit-capable broadband, according to new Ofcom data published today. This means internet companies are well on track to meet the UK […]
“Shoulder-Surfing” on the Rise: how to protect your privacy on public transport
A new study by NordVPN reveals that “shoulder-surfing,” the act of spying on someone’s device screen, is a growing concern for UK commuters. Nearly one in four (23%) Brits have […]
London’s broadband speed falls behind in UK Rankings
New research by Broadband Genie has revealed significant disparities in broadband speeds across the UK, with London surprisingly ranking far lower than expected. The study, which analyzed over 348,000 home […]
Smaller broadband providers outperform giants in Which? survey
A recent survey by Which? has revealed that smaller broadband providers are significantly outperforming the UK’s largest companies, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media, in terms of customer satisfaction. […]
Gloucester tops UK Broadband Reliability survey, Belfast is bottom
Gloucester has emerged as the UK’s most reliable city for broadband, with only 8% of residents experiencing outages in the past year, according to a survey by Broadband Genie. In […]
Sky announces price hikes, customers urged to explore options
Sky has announced an average 6.2% price increase for its TV and broadband packages, effective April 1, 2025 as it unveils a second-generation Sky Glass TV. In a letter to […]
Only 1 in 5 using two-factor authentication, Uswitch research finds
8 in 10 Brits aware of two-factor authentication, but only 22% enable it across all accounts. Over 33,600 people reported online account hacks in the past year, with victims collectively […]
