About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about broadband upgrades focus on moving from slower DSL or copper-based connections to faster cable or fiber services, often with specific speed tiers like 50 MB or 100 MB. Users share personal upgrade plans, such as switching from BT to Virgin Media, and note the practical speed differences between advertised and actual performance. The tag also covers UK policy debates, including a proposed 50p monthly landline tax to fund superfast broadband infrastructure, with concerns about its sufficiency and fairness. These threads reflect real-world experiences and policy impacts on broadband adoption and speed improvements.
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Moving it up a few notches !
I am about to get 50 MB broadband courtesy of Virgin Media . I have up to now been with BT . The upto speeds are a bit tiresome after a while . I should have 20MB but in actuality using a copper wire that drops off to around 8MB . Time to move it up a good few notches ! I intend to this...- whoosh
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- broadband broadband upgrade internet speed virgin media
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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UK News : 50p Tax increase to fund broaband upgrade
this just popped in my email box: "The controversial landline tax, designed to fund next generation broadband services, is to be made law before the general election. The 50p a month landline tax is to be included in this year's finance bill with the aim to raise up to £175million a year...- Highwayman
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- broadband upgrade consumer issues criticism digital divide economic impact elections finance bill fixed income funding home phone infrastructure internet access landline tax pensioners policy revenue superfast broadband tax increase telecommunications uk news
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- Forum: Windows News