Higher or Lower: UK broadband by numbers

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Every figure in the game, grouped by unit. Cards are only compared within the same group.

How we checked this quiz

Every answer was checked on 9 November 2026 against the source listed with it, mostly Ofcom and the companies that publish the figures, and dated figures say when they apply. Questions that depend on a date, such as compensation amounts that rise each April, are hidden automatically once they pass their review date, so the quiz never shows an out-of-date answer. Your scores, badges and streaks are kept on this device only. Anonymous answer counts help us show how other players did, with no names or personal details.

By Dr Alex J. Martin-Smith (LinkedIn), reviewed by Adrian James (LinkedIn) · Facts checked 9 November 2026

References

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