Broadband Genie blog
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British public concerned fake news could impact General Election
Research10 May 2017Between Brexit, the US election, and President Trump’s constant attacks casting doubt on the veracity of mainstream news reporting, “fake news” is a term that’s entered... more »
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ASA announces crackdown on broadband speed advertising
Newsby on 05 May 2017The ASA has announced plans to tighten the rules on broadband advertising to prevent misleading speed claims, which it says are confusing many broadband customers. Back in 2012 the ASA... more »
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Millions of Brits feeling down over slow upload speeds
Article26 April 2017Millions of home and mobile broadband users aren’t able to take full advantage of their devices due to slow upload speeds, according to data we gathered in a recent survey. While... more »
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Mobile data caps cause panic, frustration and anxiety
Research13 April 2017We’ve become reliant upon the instant, always-on access to the internet afforded by smartphones, but between apps, photo uploads, video streams and everything else it’s easy... more »
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Digital gaming divide: The worst countries to be a gamer
Research28 March 2017The games industry has eagerly embraced digital software delivery but an analysis of broadband speeds around the world shows that gamers in many countries may find it increasingly difficult to... more »
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Piracy warnings: educational letters unlikely to stop illegal downloads
Research08 March 2017If you’ve been sharing copyrighted material online anytime in the last few months, there’s a chance you’ve received a warning notice from your ISP. The Voluntary Copyright... more »
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UK porn blocking: Government age verification requirement “could set a dangerous precedent"
Research08 February 2017The Digital Economy Bill currently making its way through parliament will give the government incredibly broad powers over our private data and online activities. And one of its most controversial... more »
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Insecure ‘smart city’ tech raises public security and privacy fears
Research25 January 2017British homes are increasingly likely to feature smart devices such as connected thermostats, Wi-Fi light bulbs and clever Bluetooth speakers. Among other benefits, these gadgets can augment... more »
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Review: Amazon Echo & Echo Dot
Review10 January 2017Digital assistants such as Google Now and Siri have been ubiquitous on smartphones for several years. With the Echo and Echo Dot, Amazon has taken this technology out of a handset and placed... more »
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Half of British broadband users at risk from insecure wireless routers
Research10 January 2017Last year’s high profile attack on home broadband routers brought into focus a problem that’s been brewing for many years: the lax security of a crucial bit of hardware we... more »
