The data depicts fixed broadband penetration in the UK from 2009 to 2018. The penetration rate has risen steadily over the years. In 2018, the penetration level was at 80%.
The internet became accessible to the world in 1991, however, broadband didn't become available until the early 2000s. Broadband brought consumers advantages such as: improved connection strength, being able to use the internet without disturbing the fixed-telephone service, and of course broadband is faster.
Broadband speeds have also been increasing year over year.
