Experts are concerned that the broadband ‘Digital Divide’ – the gap between the haves and have-nots – is deeper than was thought and may be getting even deeper.

High-speed broadband use is still subject to huge regional variations, according to a study published last week. The 10 most connected areas are all in London and the South-East, creating concerns about a continuing digital divide, says telecoms researcher Point Topic, which carried out the survey.

Regional differences in broadband take-up