According to research conducted by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), nearly 50 per cent of small businesses in the rural parts of Scotland are negatively affected by poor broadband connectivity.

The government is providing thousands of businesses across Kent voucher schemes to assist with the cost of connecting to full fibre broadband. The scheme also includes an option for businesses to group together to further boost the subsidiary of installation costs.

After a four-year campaign, one of UK’s most rural parts, West Dorset’s Marshwood Vale, has finally gained access to UK’s fastest internet speeds. Almost 400 homes and businesses were part of the rollout. Initially, Marshwood Vale was not included in the local authority's rollout plans as the focus was on more populated areas.

The UK government is likely to allow telecoms firms to decommission all copper phone lines. The shut off will see the elimination of ADSL and FTTC, which are currently used by the most of vast majority of Britain's broadband connections.

This is an age where 24/7 connectivity is vital for for businesses to thrive. Surprisingly, not all of the UK is completely with the times. On many an occasion, connections may be lagging or extremely slow in coffee shops, restaurants or even particular suburbs.

Fifty-nine new locations across the UK are set to receive BT Openreach’s ultrafast broadband service, almost doubling the number of localities where this technology will be available across the country. Only 46 locations were confirmed until the announcement this morning.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has said the government will turn off copper phone lines across the UK in an attempt to urge telecommunication companies to boost rural broadband speeds. He said that although a switch off date has not yet been decided, the government would intervene to pull through with the plans if a date is not set by industry leaders.

Whitchurch in Cardiff and Glasgow's suburbs have been selected as two of the 26 new locations across the UK to pilot the latest ultrafast broadband.

Two million British businesses and homes could benefit from a faster internet connection following announcements made by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement. Philip Hammond announced a £400 million investment in boosting broadband speeds as well as £740 million to help develop 5G mobile networks.

New rules forcing broadband companies to be clearer about the costs of their contracts in their advertising come into force today. Suppliers will now have to show upfront and monthly costs without the line rental charge being separated. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the new requirements mean businesses and individuals are less likely to be misled.