"Millions of home workers across Britain are being hampered by unreliable internet connections, research has shown. A report commissioned by technology company Airties revealed that four in five Britons experience broadband issues at least once a month, while some face outages and slow speeds on a weekly or even daily basis. According to the Office for National Statistics, nearly ten million Britons, more than a quarter of the working population, are now hybrid workers who split their time between home and the office."
"A further five million work entirely remotely. But the study found that many of these workers struggle with unreliable connections, causing frustration for employers, colleagues and customers. A significant majority of people say they suffer wifi issues while working from home (Getty/iStock) Around 79 per cent of respondents said they suffered wifi problems at least once a month, seven per cent reported weekly issues, and 1.2 million reportedly experienced disruptions every day."
The Independent sends journalists to cover major issues and relies on donations to fund reporting without paywalls. The outlet investigates topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word'. A report commissioned by technology company Airties found that four in five Britons experience broadband issues at least once a month, with some facing weekly or daily outages and slow speeds. Nearly ten million Britons are hybrid workers and a further five million work entirely remotely. Many home workers struggle with unreliable connections, causing frustration for employers, colleagues and customers; around 79% report monthly wifi problems, seven percent report weekly issues, and 1.2 million face daily disruptions. Common complaints include slow browsing speeds and devices disconnecting.
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