London behind other UK cities in 4G and broadband speeds

London's 4G and broadband speeds are slower than many smaller cities across the UK, a fact labelled 'quite embarrassing' according to a new study. A report by the London Assembly (which can be found on this link), found that London's connectivity is lower than that in York, Coventry and Edinburgh. In some areas, like Rotherhithe in Southwark, there are "not-spots" and "digital deserts" (places with no connectivity at all). Chair of the Regeneration Committee, Navin Shah, says the situation is "frankly embarrassing in some areas," according to The Register. The capital is also ranked 30 out of 63 when it comes to higher broadband… [Continue Reading]