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The Ultimate Guide to Broadband

A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Broadband.

What to know about Broadband

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Recent Broadband News

Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
FWA

Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff

The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.

Last week

Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Network Infrastructure

Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE

Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.

Last week

Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators
Cloud Services

Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators

Rising broadband demand is pushing carriers towards 10 Gbps upgrades, as Eltex's new terminals let them reuse existing fibre instead of rebuilding networks.

Last month

Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Productivity

Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support

Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.

Last month

Bristol & Brighton cost more than Paris, says bunq
Telecommuting

Bristol & Brighton cost more than Paris, says bunq

Higher rents mean Bristol and Brighton now outprice Paris and Berlin for many workers, according to bunq's latest living-cost index.

Last month

NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Distributed Denial of Service

NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source

Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.

Wed, 19th Aug 2026

TalkTalk Business & ARO to merge in GBP £200m deal
Cloud Services

TalkTalk Business & ARO to merge in GBP £200m deal

The combined group will serve more than 70,000 UK organisations, but the deal still needs clearance under the National Security Investment Act.

Mon, 17th Aug 2026

British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Software-as-a-Service

British firms warned over digital disruption risks

Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.

Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom
Social Media

Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom

Demand for night-time internet limits is growing as ministers prepare tighter controls for teenagers and more adults seek help with screen time.

Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management
Software-as-a-Service

Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management

The broadband provider aims to cut manual contract work and improve oversight as its supply chain and network footprint expand.

Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
4G technology

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA
Cloud Services

Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA

Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.

Fri, 17th Jul 2026

NiCE awards honour AI leaders in customer experience
Productivity

NiCE awards honour AI leaders in customer experience

AI is reshaping contact centres as NiCE's 2026 awards spotlight retailers, banks and telecoms cutting costs and improving service.

Fri, 10th Jul 2026

EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play
Gaming

EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play

Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.

Mon, 6th Jul 2026

England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off
Social Media

England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off

A 5pm kick-off pushed home internet demand earlier, as viewers logged on before England's knockout win over DR Congo and strained connections.

Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband
Software Updates

One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband

Streaming delays and buffering are leaving millions of viewers missing key moments as home broadband struggles to cope with live sport.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
IT Industry

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7

Hotels can cut support calls and upgrade costs as the latest RUCKUS One edition adds AI network monitoring, property system links and Wi-Fi 7.

Tue, 16th Jun 2026

BT unveils Euro 2028 football poem with Frank Skinner
Unified Communications

BT unveils Euro 2028 football poem with Frank Skinner

Supporters could see faster mobile service at Euro 2028 venues as BT ties its tournament push to network upgrades and eSIM plans.

Thu, 21st May 2026

Job Moves