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Over 200k homes and businesses in Southern and Eastern England to receive faster internet
Rural spots in Britain will soon get advanced internet services due to £488 million in funding from the British government and full-fibre provider, CityFibre.
High-speed broadband internet from space: Elon Musk's Starlink Project rides high
Starlink now has more than 1,000 satellites in orbit and they already have over 10,000 customers enjoying high-speed Internet.
Is Google right about data caps?
The chief obstacle before a full cloud gaming revolution is the state of America's broadband internet infrastructure.
Majority of UK residents don't trust broadband advertising, new figures show
Broadband users are feeling misled about promises made by telecommunication companies, including download speeds and monthly costs.
Mobile phone coverage fails to reach 30% of UK
National Infrastructure Commission is calling on Ofcom to demand better coverage and internet speed including 4G in the UK.
US city with fastest 4G revealed, and it's not New York
The US cities with the fastest 4G internet has been revealed in a new Open Signal report. Hint, New York doesn't crack the top 10.
UK firms to advertise lower broadband speeds - here's why that's a good thing
UK telecom companies will no longer be able to advertise top-end download speeds that are often only available to about 10% of customers.
UK broadband internet prices: Are you paying too much compared to the rest of the world?
A new study has revealed internet prices in the UK are some of the most affordable in Europe. But we do not stack up well against the rest of the world.
Broadband users in the UK to get automatic compensation for poor service
Internet users will no longer need to battle for compensation following poor internet service. Automatic compensation will come into effect by 2019 for 90% of the market.
Pesky cockatoos chew through Australia's billion-dollar broadband network
The cockatoos have been sharpening their beaks and have "developed a liking" for the cables. The total repair bill could rise as high as $2m.
UK's worst broadband speeds revealed - Is your city on the list?
Which? broadband research makes for terrible reading if you live in Scotland.
Election 2017: Where do the main parties stand on 4G, 5G and broadband?
Pledges made by the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats for connectivity.
Three could be the first mobile operator to launch a 5G network in the UK
Rumoured gigabit wireless network will rival speeds of fixed broadband services.
Inmarsat profits boosted by weak pound
Profit after tax jumped 42% to $76.8m aided by improved revenue and weakness in the sterling.
TalkTalk sees customers and revenue slip but keeps full-year guidance
Company said trading has started well following last year, which saw profits halve after a damaging cyberattack
Wi-Fi speeds boosted with new Wi-Fi Certified ac specification bringing MU-MIMO to devices
New Wi-Fi spec can deliver multi-Gbps data rates to numerous devices simultaneously.
BT should be 'forced to sell Openreach service' report says
Openreach is the country's leading broadband provider.
How LiFi could replace WiFi as much faster alternative
A new form of data delivery is making its way to the market, and it might eventually replace Wi-Fi.
BT beats forecasts as Champions League drives customer base
Competition and Markets Authority gave the green light to BT's £12.5bn takeover of EE.
Sky trumpets 10% earnings hike to £375m
Sky reported a 10% rise in quarterly operating profit for the three months to the end of September to £375m.
Ofcom considers BT Openreach split up to improve broadband service
Telecoms regulator Ofcom to consider breaking up BT Group and separating it from Openreach
Vodafone enters UK home broadband market with tariffs from £2.50 a month
Vodafone Connect is the mobile network's new broadband and home phone service
UK internet should be classified as vital public utility service like water and electricity
House of Lords' Make or Break: The UK's Digital Future report states internet is as important to modern-day life as water, gas or electricity.
Virgin Media to plough £3bn into broadband in 'biggest UK internet investment for a decade'
The project will create 6,000 jobs and benefit the UK economy by £8bn.
Tesco sells Blinkbox to TalkTalk for £5m
Struggling supermarket Tesco offloads broadband and Blinkbox streaming service to TalkTalk for reported £5m.
Which? Calls On Regulators To Clamp Down On 'False Claim' Broadband Adverts
It says that the 'up to' speeds should apply to majority of customers
Obama Backs Net Neutrality: FCC must Reclassify Broadband as 'Vital Service'
US President Obama has called for broadband to be classified as a vital service
New 255Tbps Fibre Optic Technology Can Transfer Three Times Current Internet Data Traffic
Data speeds reached by researchers could transfer a movie in 0.03 milliseconds
Tata Docomo Showcases New 'Connected Homes with Connected Lifestyle' Broadband Concept: Claims to Help Increase Security at Homes via Internet of Things
Connected homes claims to help increase security at homes as well.
BT Announces Steep Tariff Hikes for Broadband and Fixed Line Customers in the UK
Broadband and fixed line call charges will increase by as much as 7% after the latest hike comes into force.