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Just how fast is your broadband connection? There’s a good chance you don’t really know. But in Britain, under a new voluntary code of practice that takes effect today, customers will be better informed, the BBC reports. Broadband providers have agreed to give new customers accurate figures on the maximum speeds they can expect, along with an explanation of the way technical issues can slow speeds and what can be done about it.… Read More

According to a new report from the Broadband Stakeholder Group, it will cost around $32 billion to upgrade the UK’s broadband network to handle speeds of 100 Mbps. That’s a lot of dough, especially for those who have to invest in the infrastructure, but the benefits it will bring will at least be equal to the cost. However, those benefits won’t accrue until at least 80% of the country is up to speed, the report… Read More