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This year, I want to say thank you more. Here’s why you should try it too

It’s easy to moan when the internet goes down or potholes blight our roads. But how about a bit of praise for the people whose job it is to fix stuff instead, writes Adrian Chiles

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Sacred island to receive ultrafast broadband in Scottish Government initiative

ENGINEERS are starting work to give the historic island of Iona an ultrafast broadband technology boost

The National (Scotland)

Upgrade to Openreach ultrafast full fibre broadband ‘could deliver £66bn boost’

Openreach’s new full fibre network is available to more than 16 million homes and businesses across the UK.

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Going full-fibre on UK broadband could net the country billions

Speedier broadband connections are set to boost the UK’s economy and reduce emissions.

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BT pockets £105m in first ever recycling deal for surplus copper cables

Telecoms firm has so far extracted 3,300 tonnes of potential 200,000 tonnes of cables amid £15bn rollout of full-fibre broadband

The Guardian - UK

Nearly £1bn wiped off BT’s shares after Sky reveals deal with Openreach rival

Sky says it will offer broadband via CityFibre’s network in addition to Openreach, which it already uses

The Guardian - UK

Over 300,000 UK rural homes to get gigabit broadband boost

Government commits to investing into bringing broadband to all areas of the UK by the end of 2030.

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How long does broadband take to set up?

The lead time for setting up your broadband can be affected by everything from your choice of provider to the type of broadband you want.

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How long does it take to switch broadband providers?

Find out exactly how long it takes to switch broadband providers. Here, we've outlined the step-by-step process as well as everything you should expect to happen during the switch.

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How long does it take to get broadband installed?

Here we outline exactly what you can expect from the broadband installation process, including a step-by-step guide to installation and a comprehensive list of timescales.

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Vodafone's 5-star broadband can hit 2.2Gbps – promises to be its 'fastest ever'

Vodafone refreshes Pro II package with speeds up to 2.2Gbps

Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

Costly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businesses

The Guardian - UK

Yet more EE excuses over payout when our internet went down

After a week-long delay to fix the problem, it only offered only £18.66 in compensation

The Guardian - UK

How to check broadband availability in your area

From ADSL to Full Fibre, our guide explains how you can find out which types of broadband are on offer in your location.

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The National (Scotland)

More parts of Scotland to be included in national broadband upgrade

OPENREACH is bringing full-fibre broadband to 28 more places in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Openreach announces 28 locations across Scotland set for full fibre broadband

OPENREACH has announced plans to build full fibre broadband in over 500 more locations across the UK, covering a further 2.7 million homes and…

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A guide to home broadband installation

Sometimes you can install your broadband yourself, other times you need an engineer. Find out everything you need right here!

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How to cancel NOW broadband

From early termination fees to contact details, here's the process for cancelling your NOW broadband membership.

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How to cancel Sky Broadband

Cancelling your Sky Broadband may seem daunting, but the process is simple if you follow this advice...

The Guardian - UK

Failure to connect: how Openreach left a home without a vital lifeline

The network company has been accused of poor communication and delays in supplying often crucial services

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Big changes could be coming to your broadband — Virgin Media O2 is laying down the gauntlet to BT Openreach

New Virgin Media O2 NetCo will look to provide "major alternative" to Openreach.

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Will a broadband provider handle the switching process for me?

If you're staying on the Openreach network, the broadband switching process is a doddle. Find out how and why here.

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BT vs Virgin Media: which is the better broadband provider?

We compare broadband options from BT and Virgin so you don't have to!

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What is the broadband compensation scheme?

Discover how Ofcom’s broadband compensation scheme works with this handy guide.

The Guardian - UK

BT says ‘no broadband’ unless I agree to its mystery bill

It won’t tell me the exact cost of its ‘complex’ installation until I decide to pay

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