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Tag: Real Business Broadband

Can you get fit-for-purpose business telecoms in rural areas?

March 24, 2017

By Staff writer

Despite living in a country with the world’s fifth highest GDP it can feel at times as though our telecoms in rural areas barely advanced since the dark ages.

British SMEs overwhelmingly unsatisfied with broadband quality and reliability

March 22, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

New statistics gathered by Real Business have shone a light on the broadband quality failings currently being felt by companies throughout the country with many set to shop around.

Broadband doctor: A masterclass in navigating British internet

March 21, 2017

By Shane Schutte

As part of our Real Business Broadband campaign, we’ve secured a troubleshooter referred to as the broadband doctor who will be available to answer any questions you may have about the internet.

Broadband nightmares: If there’s no connection our business grinds to a stop

March 20, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Beacon Asset Finance’s MD tells Real Business how he hopes the government’s new industrial strategy can address connectivity issues in rural areas as slow speeds can ensure business grinds to a stop.

Fighting back against the fate of the business rate

March 16, 2017

By Steve Holford

There has been huge outcry around government changes to the business rate that kicks in next month, which chancellor Philip Hammond tried to soften in his Spring Budget.

Experts have their say about the landmark deal separating Openreach from BT

March 10, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Almost two years since Ofcom started its review of digital communications, the regulator finally reached an agreement with BT over Openreach. But what do the experts have to say about this turn of events?

Spring Budget 2017: A juicy £200m for broadband and plans to dominate mobile technology

March 8, 2017

By Shane Schutte

There’s a new government strategy to roll out fibre broadband and 5G coverage, with chancellor Philip Hammond using the Spring Budget to unveil how Britain will dominate the world in terms of mobile technology.

Confusion over availability is hampering take-up of superfast broadband

March 6, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Broadband research has suggested that superfast broadband is the new norm and that confusion over availability has prevented us from making use of it.

Interested in creating a tech hub Be prepared to offer fast broadband

February 23, 2017

By Shane Schutte

In a short interview, we found out from Gavin Poole, CEO of Here East, how the tech hub ensures broadband demands are met.

The telecoms industry saw the second most complaints in 2016

February 15, 2017

By Shane Schutte

In Ombudsman Services” fourth Consumer Action Monitor, it came to light that the telecoms industry had the second most complaints in 2016 only beaten by the retail sector.

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