Internet not working? A third of Britons say WiFi has slowed in lockdown, as companies insist they are withstanding demand

A third of people say their internet has got worse in lockdown, as people rely on their WiFi tow ork and study from home. It comes despite claims from broadband providers that they are largely coping with the increased demand from people using more of their home internet. According to a YouGov survey, 28 per cent have noticed their internet connection has become slightly worse than usual, while 7 per cent said it was much worse. It comes as three quarters revealed that they were going online more heavily, as the nation attempts to work from home, carry out school remotely or simply keep in touch with loved ones over the course of the pandemic. Seven in 10 of people who experienced connectivity issues said it affected general online activities, followed by streaming at 67 per cent, video calls at 59 per cent and and work-related tasks at 52 per cent.