Tag: broadband
UK has 12th slowest broadband claims Uswitch study
New research reveals that the UK has the 12th slowest broadband among OECD countries, with average speeds of 61.69 Mbps. The study by the broadband experts at Uswitch analysed the median download speeds of each OECD country to reveal the countries home to the slowest (& fastest) broadband. The Countries with the Slowest…
Broadband customer service has improved, claims survey
Broadband customers have reported year-on-year improvements in customer service, value for money and service speeds, according to a survey of almost 20,000 consumers by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. The results form part of the 2022 Uswitch Telecoms Awards, which recognise customer satisfaction and the achievements made by the nation's consumer broadband providers. The winners…
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Internet Speed?
Predictions about how much device power and speed we could ever need have been common throughout the history of personal computing. From the people at home making guesses with their friends to the famous and likely fake quote from Bill Gates, any assumptions made are eventually proven false. This might not necessarily always be the…
Out of contract? Haggling could save up to £200 on broadband, TV, mobile
As the cost of living soars and monthly bills for broadband, TV or mobile packages look set to rise, new Which? research finds that customers who make a nuisance of themselves by haggling with their provider could save up to £200. The consumer watchdog asked more than 5,000 customers whose contract had ended on either…
Saving Money on Your Internet Connection: Tricks to Know
You incur a significant monthly expense when you pay for a high-speed internet connection. You may end up paying a bill as high as $100 or more each month. The bill might be higher for a bundled internet connection combining phone and TV services, standing at $200 or even more. Moreover, a Consumer Reports article…
Virgin Media O2 completes gigabit broadband upgrade
Virgin Media O2 has today completed the upgrade of its entire national network to gigabit speeds, delivering nearly two-thirds of the Government’s broadband ambition four years ahead of the target date. The operator completed its rollout after switching on gigabit speeds to a final 1.1 million homes for the first time, meaning all 15.5 million…
Swansea street has fastest UK broadband, averaging 882Mbps for downloads
A Swansea street has the UK's fastest broadband Wistaston Road in Crewe has the slowest street for broadband in the UK, with an average download speed of 0.24Mbps, according to the analysis of 276,083 consumer speed tests collated by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. Sluggish broadband in Wistaston Road…
Alternative internet connectivity for homes and businesses in rural locations
Reliable internet connectivity is a necessity in our current time, but there are real geographic disparities between urban and rural areas. If you’re in a rural area, you may find that it’s tough to get the internet connectivity you need. A lack of infrastructure often means that internet speeds can be significantly slower than for…
Ofcom introduces ‘One Touch Switching’ for broadband customers
Broadband and landline customers should find it easier than ever to change provider and secure a better deal, under a new ‘One Touch Switch’ process announced today by Ofcom. The change means all home broadband users – including cable and full fibre customers – will only have to contact their new company to switch, with no…
2021 World Broadband Speed League revealed – Europe dominates
Analysis of over 1.1 billion broadband speed tests worldwide has revealed that the UK sits in 43rd place, with an average speed of 51.48Mbps. The research was designed and compiled by Cable.co.uk, and the data gathered by M-Lab, an open-source project with contributors from civil society organisations, educational institutions, and private sector companies. M-Lab is led…
