London Ranks Bottom in UK 5G Speed and Reliability Study
London may be the UK’s capital, but when it comes to 5G mobile performance, it continues to fall behind. A new analysis from Ookla, the network benchmarking company behind Speedtest.net, reveals that London ranks at the bottom of 5G performance tables among 11 major UK cities. Despite improvements in coverage and availability, the capital lags
Ultrafast vs Superfast Broadband: The Best ISPs in the UK
A recent analysis of home broadband performance in the UK shows that households with ultrafast broadband connections—defined as having average download speeds over 300Mbps—experience a noticeably better and more consistent internet service compared to those using superfast connections, which offer speeds between 30Mbps and 300Mbps. The findings are based on data from Opensignal, which evaluated
PlusNet Begins IPv6 Trials on High Touch Broadband Network
PlusNet, a UK broadband provider owned by the BT Group, has started trialling IPv6 support on its High Touch broadband network. The trial is taking place on what PlusNet calls its High Touch network, which is used by some customers with more customised settings, such as those using a static IP address or extra firewall
Toob Launches Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband Across Swindon
Thousands of homes and businesses in Swindon can now connect to ultrafast internet, thanks to the latest rollout by Toob, a growing name in the UK’s broadband sector. The provider has officially launched its full-fibre broadband service in the town as part of its broader goal to bring high-speed, affordable internet to more communities across
Virgin Media UK Router Upgrades in 2025
Virgin Media has started a nationwide upgrade of its broadband routers in 2025, aiming to replace older models and improve the broadband experience for its customers. The upgrade involves two key developments: a free upgrade to the Hub 4 router for users of older hubs, and the inclusion of the Hub 5 router with all
Broadband News Roundup: This Week in UK Broadband
Virgin Media is offering free router upgrades, Toob is expanding gigabit broadband to 23 more locations, and BDUK has closed its voucher scheme in Devon and Somerset. Fibrus partners with Nokia to improve network monitoring, and millions could avoid April 2025 broadband price hikes by switching in time.
5Gbps Broadband Now Available from Community Fibre in London
Community Fibre has launched a new 5Gbps full fibre broadband package for homes, replacing its earlier 3Gbps plan. This new deal is now the fastest home broadband plan available across London. It costs £59 per month on a 24-month contract and is designed for people who need high-speed internet for work, entertainment, and everyday use
Community Fibre Offers 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
London’s full fibre broadband provider, Community Fibre, now offers a 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee for new customers. If they’re not happy, they can cancel within two months without paying an exit fee. This guarantee is in addition to the usual 14 day cooling-off period. Graeme Oxby, the CEO of Community Fibre, expressed his confidence that
Sky to Launch New Router for Home Broadband Customers
Sky Broadband has plans to release a WiFi 6 enabled router specially designed for residential FTTP customers, according to reports. The anticipated launch window for the new router falls between late Q3 and early Q4 2023. As of now, Sky has remained tight-lipped, sharing no specs with the public. Currently, Sky offers the SR200 series
Three UK Dominates 5G Speeds in the UK, shows Ookla Report
In Q1 2023, Three UK became the fastest 5G operator in the UK. A report from Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net, showed Three UK’s average speed was 275.85Mbps. This was much faster than competitors Vodafone UK at 138.90Mbps, EE at 111.14Mbps, and O2 at 70.63Mbps. The report did not include other details like upload speeds
