As the Government continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, Brits are being urged to work from home, if they can. Unsurprisingly, this is putting a strain on internet servers and speeds of companies such as BT, Sky and Virgin Media.

Millions of Brits working remotely are relying on streaming services, resulting in a surge in internet use. Reliable internet speeds are crucial in the battle against coronavirus, say the government.

This is also because people are being told to stay at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning many families are trying to stay connected online.

But with BT’s Openreach reporting a 20% surge in internet use, it’s going to challenge for broadband companies. Media regulator Ofcom has issued some advice to

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