Broadband coverage
With some areas of the UK still excluded from broadband coverage and others boasting a host of connection options, the broadband coverage news section looks at everything from regional differences, ISPs’ service obligations and the fibre-optic network roll-out. Read our broadband coverage news articles to learn about all the latest developments in broadband coverage across the UK.
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UK broadband take-up rates 'higher than France, Germany and US'
Broadband technology has been adopted by a higher proportion of households than
Dan Robinson - 2nd September 2010
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Irish economic recovery 'hampered by slow broadband'
Ireland needs faster broadband services if it is to pull away from the economic
Dan Robinson - 1st September 2010
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Broadband access 'increasingly vital for social participation'
Broadband connections offer a variety of life-enhancing opportunities for
Dan Robinson - 1st September 2010
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Broadband coverage: 73% of UK consumers now online
The number of UK homes connected to the internet has increased by almost one
Kimberley Howson - 31st August 2010
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Major milestone for BT as 15 millionth broadband customer signs up
BT has achieved a major broadband milestone by registering its 15 millionth
Dan Robinson - 31st August 2010
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European broadband prices 'falling'
The price of fixed broadband services in Europe is falling, according to a new
Kimberley Howson - 25th August 2010
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BT deploying faster broadband in north-west England
Households and businesses in the north-west of England are to benefit from
Joseph Andrews - 20th August 2010
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Scottish government urged to act on broadband
An MSP has called on the Scottish government to take more action to boost
Dan Robinson - 19th August 2010. 1 comment
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Ofcom study sheds light on UK broadband usage
New research from Ofcom has revealed that consumers in the UK are increasingly
Joseph Andrews - 19th August 2010
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Broadband penetration rises to 70% in Northern Ireland
Broadband penetration rates increased by six per cent over the last year in
Joseph Andrews - 19th August 2010. 1 comment
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Broadband news: 5 billion milestone for internet connected devices
As many as five billion internet connected devices will be in operation by the
Dan Robinson - 18th August 2010
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Universal broadband should 'finish off licence fee'
The introduction of universal broadband across the UK could spell the end of the
Joseph Andrews - 3rd August 2010
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3 launches Mobile Broadband Bus to support Race Online 2012
Broadband provider 3 has revealed it is heading out on the road to support the
Dan Robinson - 3rd August 2010
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Global broadband connections to reach 1bn by 2015
Global broadband connections are forecast to reach one billion in the next five
Dan Robinson - 2nd August 2010
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Edmonton to sample BT's fibre-optic broadband
People in Edmonton are set to learn more about fibre optic broadband as BT
Joseph Andrews - 26th July 2010. 1 comment
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Shetland 'ideal for high-speed broadband testing'
An MSP has urged Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to consider Shetland as a
Kimberley Howson - 26th July 2010
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UK 'ahead of the US' on broadband development
A new study has suggested that broadband in the UK is better than the services
Kimberley Howson - 23rd July 2010
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ISPA publishes broadband roadmap for current parliament
The Internet Service Providers' Association has published new recommendations
Dan Robinson - 22nd July 2010
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Satellite broadband great for rural communities, says Tariam
Satellite broadband provider Tariam has urged consumers living in rural areas to
Kimberley Howson - 21st July 2010
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CLA 'disappointed and shocked' by 2Mb broadband delay
Rural businesses are likely to suffer if the government delays the introduction
Joseph Andrews - 19th July 2010. 1 comment
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UK broadband take-up rates 'higher than France, Germany and US'
Broadband technology has been adopted by a higher proportion of households than
Dan Robinson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
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Broadband access 'increasingly vital for social participation'
Broadband connections offer a variety of life-enhancing opportunities for
Dan Robinson - 1st September 2010
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Irish economic recovery 'hampered by slow broadband'
Ireland needs faster broadband services if it is to pull away from the economic
Dan Robinson - 1st September 2010
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BT's Northern Ireland broadband plans welcomed
A minister in Northern Ireland has welcomed BT's plans to introduce fibre-optic
Kimberley Howson - 6th January 2010. 5 comments
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European broadband prices 'falling'
The price of fixed broadband services in Europe is falling, according to a new
Kimberley Howson - 25th August 2010
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BT announces latest locations for FTTC broadband rollout
BT has announced the locations of a further 303 telephone exchanges set to
Kimberley Howson - 31st March 2010. 4 comments
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BT Infinity the impact: BT fibre optic broadband to offer increased average...
2nd February 2010 - London: BT’s new BT Infinity product (announced last
Jonathan Leggett - 2nd February 2010. 4 comments
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Broadband coverage: 73% of UK consumers now online
The number of UK homes connected to the internet has increased by almost one
Kimberley Howson - 31st August 2010
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Top 10 broadband countries
Top10 names the forward-thinking nations at the vanguard of the super-fast broadband revolution.
Jonathan Leggett - 24th February 2010. 7 comments
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Satellite broadband great for rural communities, says Tariam
Satellite broadband provider Tariam has urged consumers living in rural areas to
Kimberley Howson - 21st July 2010
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Eutelsat to provide satellite broadband in France
Satellite broadband is to be used to provide web services across France, as part
Kimberley Howson - 1st December 2009
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100Mb fibre-optic broadband rolled out by i3 Group in Sheffield
Broadband users in Sheffield will soon be able to take advantage of a 100Mb
Kimberley Howson - 8th July 2009
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Broadband penetration rises to 70% in Northern Ireland
Broadband penetration rates increased by six per cent over the last year in
Joseph Andrews - 19th August 2010. 1 comment
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NYnet completes high-speed broadband rollout in North Yorkshire
Public sector institutions across North Yorkshire have been hooked up to
Kimberley Howson - 7th June 2010. 1 comment
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Point Topic publishes fibre-optic broadband map
A leading research body has published a new study outlining whether upcoming
Kimberley Howson - 12th November 2009. 1 comment
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Ofcom study sheds light on UK broadband usage
New research from Ofcom has revealed that consumers in the UK are increasingly
Joseph Andrews - 19th August 2010
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Major milestone for BT as 15 millionth broadband customer signs up
BT has achieved a major broadband milestone by registering its 15 millionth
Dan Robinson - 31st August 2010
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Cumbria a 'notspot' for broadband access
Broadband services in Cumbria are among the worst in the country, it has been
Kimberley Howson - 27th May 2009
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Edmonton to sample BT's fibre-optic broadband
People in Edmonton are set to learn more about fibre optic broadband as BT
Joseph Andrews - 26th July 2010. 1 comment
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Isle of Man up to 8Mb
Island upgrades broadband network to offers customers speeds of up to 8Mb as
Alex Buttle - 29th January 2009
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Top 10 broadband countries
Top10 names the forward-thinking nations at the vanguard of the super-fast broadband revolution.
Jonathan Leggett - 24th February 2010. 7 comments
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Moo-bile broadband tackles Digital Divide
Broadband transmitters mounted on cows could be the unlikely solution to
Jonathan Leggett - 1st April 2010. 6 comments
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Conservatives critical of 'misguided' broadband tax
The Conservative Party has criticised the government's broadband tax, describing
Kimberley Howson - 23rd March 2010. 5 comments
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BT’s 20Mb upgrade boosts Digital Britain project
Special report: BT’s plan to provide faster broadband connections could be the
Jonathan Leggett - 4th June 2009. 5 comments
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BT's Northern Ireland broadband plans welcomed
A minister in Northern Ireland has welcomed BT's plans to introduce fibre-optic
Kimberley Howson - 6th January 2010. 5 comments
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BT Infinity the impact: BT fibre optic broadband to offer increased average...
2nd February 2010 - London: BT’s new BT Infinity product (announced last
Jonathan Leggett - 2nd February 2010. 4 comments
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National broadband tax unveiled in Digital Britain
Households and businesses will face a £6 annual tax on fixed telephone
Kimberley Howson - 16th June 2009. 4 comments
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BT announces latest locations for FTTC broadband rollout
BT has announced the locations of a further 303 telephone exchanges set to
Kimberley Howson - 31st March 2010. 4 comments
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TalkTalk issues warning over broadband tax
TalkTalk has expressed concern that the government's proposed broadband tax will
Kimberley Howson - 2nd November 2009. 4 comments
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Ntl: Telewest rebrands as Virgin Media Business
Special report: UK businesses are to be offered a tailored 50Mb business
Jonathan Leggett - 11th February 2010. 4 comments
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Satellite broadband plan for NI
Hutchison 3G has signed a contract with satellite broadband operator Avanti to
Alex Buttle - 23rd April 2009. 3 comments
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BT unveils fibre-optic broadband microsite
The Openreach division of broadband provider BT has launched a new website
Kimberley Howson - 6th November 2009. 3 comments
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Rural areas 'should benefit from fibre-optic broadband first'
Many people in the UK believe that rural areas should be targeted with
Joseph Andrews - 12th July 2010. 3 comments
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Cost of satellite broadband ‘set to fall’
Special report: Satellite broadband will overcome doubts over its viability, one
Jonathan Leggett - 29th May 2009. 3 comments
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South Yorkshire broadband scheme goes live
A new fibre-optic broadband project in South Yorkshire has gone live, it has
Kimberley Howson - 25th November 2009. 3 comments
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Satellite broadband 'to boost rural coverage'
Avanti believes that satellite broadband will become cheap enough to provide a
Kimberley Howson - 18th June 2009. 3 comments
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Rural Scotland set for broadband upgrade from BT
Broadband access in rural Scotland is to be improved as part of a new agreement
Kimberley Howson - 24th September 2009. 3 comments
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Consumers 'prefer fixed line to mobile broadband'
The Chief Executive of Carphone Warehouse has suggested that fixed-line
Kimberley Howson - 9th October 2009. 3 comments
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Broadband tax to be rushed through parliament this year?
Special report: The Digital Britain minister Stephen Timms is planning to rush
Jonathan Leggett - 23rd September 2009. 3 comments
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Locals claim Worcester broadband 'worse than rural Wales'
Residents in Warndon are up in arms over their broadband speeds.
Kimberley Howson - 10th September 2009. 3 comments
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