It's always important to take analyst forecasts with a pinch of salt. Predicting the future is difficult at the best of times (see our article on predictions in ITProportal) and a single unexpected geo-political event (Brexit anyone?) can scupper the most meticulously prepared financial projection overnight.

A host of broadband suppliers are offering superfast network connectivity on a limited basis in certain regions, towns and cities of the UK

Our feature this month looks at a few examples or regional broadband providers to illustrate their different business models and the diversity of supply.

The UK broadband market is fiercely competitive, and at first glance dominated by a small number of large suppliers delivering standardised fixed line connectivity packages on a national basis.