Ian's thoughts on the UK market
(basically, it's pretty grim...)
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The frustrations of getting connected outside UK's big cities
They promised us a world connected like never before but for those living outside the major cities of the UK, the dream of a fast, reliable broadband connection can be more of a nightmare.
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What the hell is gigabit full fibre broadband?
Well, in the UK context, that mostly refers to a type of broadband connection that has the following characteristics:
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5G network slicing. A good thing?
Why could this suck for ordinary broadband customers?
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Your right to request a decent broadband service: What you need to know
It doesn’t feel like much but at least on the surface, it sounds like Ofcom are trying to help. This is what they have to say on their website: Every home and business in the UK has the legal right to request a decent, affordable broadband connection.
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Does net neutrality apply in the retail broadband market?
So what’s the deal?
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Understanding ADSL Contention
It’s September 2023 and I’m still fighting for bandwidth. I know you’re just looking for a good UK-based value broadband package, but this market is bonkers and since I’m blogging about it I’ll share some thoughts on context…
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Do the economics of broadband seem fair to you?
The position is clear: we need a fairer broadband market and we need to be looking out for the interests of consumers.
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Five ways UK broadband providers try to rip us off
A reliable internet connection is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But while the demand for stable broadband increases, some providers in the UK are employing underhanded tactics to exploit the unsuspecting consumer. Things like: