Testing Britain's broadband

The BBC's technology reporter Rory Cellan-Jones is touring the UK investigating broadband speeds.

Starting in Arnisdale, north west Scotland, Rory has been making his way south to see for himself the differences in internet speeds across Britain.

Arnisdale, Scotland BT response Wireless network test Broadband in the future

Broadband transmitter Dundee's answer Next-generation wireless Whistle-stop tour

People in one of Britain's most remote areas are forced to travel miles to get on the web.

Rory has trekked up to the transmitter built by local academics and universities to serve Arnisdale with mobile broadband.

The Arnisdale relay mast came about after frustration among residents that they were being left behind.

Fibre optic cables have been threaded through sewers to bring faster broadband to the city.

3G networks have appeared across the country, but do they really give the connection speeds they claim?

Wireless internet access over city-wide areas, known as Wimax, is being trialled in Milton Keynes.

On average, London has the fastest broadband speeds in the UK, but in the future everyone could have superfast connections.

Rory ends his tour with a recap of the fastest, slowest and most remote internet connections in the UK.

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