A broadband expert has explained why some businesses and consumers may be suffering from slow broadband speeds. Research by O2 recently found that 41 per cent of British people cited a slow internet connection as the most annoying part of their day, while it is also true that broadband speeds in the UK are lower than [...] CONTINUE

Small businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries of faster broadband services in rural areas, it has been claimed. The coalition government recently highlighted the rollout of superfast broadband around the country as one of its priorities, adding that rural areas would be addressed at the same time as town and cities. A spokesperson for the Communications [...] CONTINUE

Despite a quarter of the world now enjoying the benefits of the internet, more still needs to be done to enhance this figure, it has been stated. A report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has shown how approximately 26 per cent of the world’s population were utilising the internet at the end of 2009. This [...] CONTINUE

With the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Wi-Fi being celebrated, its impact on businesses has been emphasised. The technology has allowed firms to set up wireless networks for internet access in the workplace, while also enabling individuals to access services while on the go. Chris Davies, general manager at D-Link, UK and Ireland, explained the importance [...] CONTINUE

The government’s new broadband minister has been warned that he faces a tough task rolling out superfast broadband services across the country. Ed Vaizey was recently appointed minister for culture, communications and creative industries within the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, meaning he will be responsible for telecoms and broadband. Chris Marling, editor of Broadband Genie, [...] CONTINUE

Slow internet connections are more frustrating to people in the UK than unemployment and waiting times in hospitals, according to new research. A study commissioned by O2 found that 41 per cent of respondents were becoming frustrated by the speed of their broadband connections and this was their chief daily irritation. This was in comparison to the [...] CONTINUE

The government has confirmed that it may use part of the TV licence fee to fund the rollout of superfast broadband services. In a document setting out the aims of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government, titled “The Coalition: our programme for government”, it is stated that the “rapid” rollout of faster broadband is still [...] CONTINUE

The government may soon appoint a broadband minister in order to drive forward faster services, it has been reported. According to the BBC, such a move may be announced by the end of the week, with speculation that culture minister Ed Vaizey will be given the role. Tasks undertaken by the new broadband minister would include ensuring [...] CONTINUE

The importance of securing a business broadband connection has once again been stressed by experts. It was recently revealed that Google had accidentally collected information that was being sent over unsecured networks while its StreetView cars were getting details about Wi-Fi locations around Germany. Although the firm has said that it will now stop collecting any Wi-Fi [...] CONTINUE

A leading business strategist has claimed that broadband plans in the UK are not ambitious enough and that the country risks falling behind other nations. Speaking at TechCrunch Europe, Raymond O’Hare, chairman of the Institute of Scotland and the former Scottish chief of Microsoft, described the Digital Britain report as “an outdated business model”, according to [...] CONTINUE