Slow rural internet speeds 'adding hours to working day' during lockdown

ITV reports that added strain on internet services during the lockdown is providing challenges and frustration in some rural areas

As many more people are working and studying from home, slow rural internet speeds are having an impact far and wide with some people having to get up early to use the internet at off-peak hours. The huge number of people now online is putting extra scrutiny on network providers.

In response, some providers have agreed to remove all data allowance caps on all current fixed broadband services, and automatically provide improved packages such as data boosts or putting caps on bills for some vulnerable consumers.

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ITV - Slow rural internet speeds 'adding hours to working day' during lockdown