Slow broadband 'puts firms at competitive disadvantage'

Companies without access to fast and reliable broadband connections are at risk of being left behind in an increasingly digital-driven society, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Rural Britain suffers from slow broadband

Slow broadband speeds are hindering Britain’s rural areas, according to new research by financial services provider NFU Mutual.

Businesses urged to improve telephone customer service

Businesses are being urged to get serious about customers who call in after recent research suggested that many are not willing to wait on hold.

Ofcom updates leased line competition proposals

Ofcom has updated some of the proposals in its Business Connectivity Market Review consultation, launched to review competitiveness in the leased lines services market.

Cambridge businesses increase pressure for fast internet connections

Businesses and residents of the Cambridge area have been signing a petition in their thousands to try to speed up broadband connections in the region.

Ofcom proposes new measures for regulation of leased lines

Ofcom has launched a new consultation on the regulation of leased lines.

Drinks distributor uses leased lines to reduce business risk

Robert Roberts and its subsidiary Findlaters have upgraded their IT system to include a virtualisation and recovery system in order to reduce the risk it is exposed to.