Discover the independent broadband research we have commissioned. Learn more about broadband consumer trends, in the UK and internationally.
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Over the previous decade, we have seen numerous new competitors enter the British residential and commercial broadband markets. The majority of these new providers are rolling out gigabit fibre-to-the-premises networks, which has been fantastic to see. The market desperately needs more competition, to ensure that when we enter the gigabit age, consumers are not locked … Read more
Best UK Cities for Geeks Top 25 Best Cities for Geeks To Visit or Live* Best Performers: Download Speeds For many geeks, good download speeds are an absolute must. You need fast broadband to be able to download video game updates quickly, and stream your favourite Star Trek series without experiencing buffering. Cities outside of … Read more
In December 2019, we released a tool on Broadband Savvy known as the “bandwidth needs calculator”. This tool has quickly become one of the most popular pages on our site. Every month, thousands of people are searching for answers to questions such as “what internet speed do I need?”, “how much bandwidth do I need … Read more
Best Cities For Gamers Worst Performers Complete Rankings* Our Comments “ Depending on what you’re looking for, there are a number of different cities that would make a great place to live as a gamer. Cities such as Bucharest scored well due to their cheap, fast internet, and low costs of living. Other … Read more
Late last year, we commissioned some research into how British households buy broadband. We wanted to understand to what extent people were able to find broadband deals that met their speed needs. Were people overpaying for more speed than they needed, or were they unable to get a fast enough plan for their household? We … Read more
It’s well-known that local infrastructure and services can have a huge impact on what your house is worth. Being in the catchment area of a good school for example can significantly increase the value of your property. With the amount of time we now spend online for work, learning, and leisure, having fast broadband is … Read more
Best Cities For Live Streamers Worst Performers Complete Rankings* Our Comments “ Depending on what you’re looking for, there are a number of different cities that would make a great place to live as a live streamer on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook Gaming. Cities such as Hong Kong scored well, … Read more
If you’re considering switching broadband providers, you might assess different companies based on their speeds, customer service, and value for money. However, in 2021, it’s now impossible to ignore climate change, and the impact that global warming is having on our world. We are speaking with many consumers who are increasingly concerned about the environmental … Read more