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Turning off the microwave among new tips to boost WiFi during lockdown

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Unexpected, but good to know... People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as their WiFi, media regulator Ofcom has said, as Britain’s internet providers face huge surges as a result of coronavirus.

Their advice comes after the disease forced thousands of Brits to leave the office and rely on their own internet connections as they begin working from home.

Ofcom also warns that cordless phones, halogen lamps, baby monitors, and computer speakers could also adversely affect wifi signals if they are positioned too close to routers.

Broadband providers across the UK now face increased pressure, with BT’s Openreach reporting a 20% surge in usage over the last week.

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