Category: Broadband
Virgin Media O2 sales and earnings drop as customer base shrinks
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has reported a significant downturn in its financial performance, with quarterly losses increasing to £115 million as the telecommunications giant grapples with a shrinking customer base […]
UK broadband prices drop, further Ofcom regulations delayed
According to Ofcom’s annual Pricing and Consumer Engagement Report 2026, average broadband prices have fallen by 6% over the past year. The drop comes amid intensifying competition and a surge […]
42% of UK Homes Have Adopted Full Fibre
The UK’s fibre rollout has sped up rapidly, with Openreach aiming to cover 25 million homes with full fibre by December 2026. With 98% of households now having access to […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink undercuts BT in UK broadband price war
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has intensified the competition in the British broadband market by slashing prices to levels that now undercut traditional industry leader BT. The move signals […]
Brits overpaying on broadband by £2 billion a year. 5 tips on finding best Black Friday deal.
UK broadband customers are being urged to switch their provider during the crucial Black Friday period, as shoppers can expect savings of around £220 each. According to analysis from UK […]
Taliban pulls the plug on internet and mobiles in ‘immorality crackdown’
Afghanistan is in the grips of a nationwide internet and mobile phone blackout as the hardline Taliban cracks down on what it terms “immorality.” The move follows a decree by […]
Giffgaff launches rolling full fibre broadband – but with hefty price hike
Mobile provider Giffgaff has officially entered the home broadband market, launching a full fibre service starting from £34 a month – a significant increase from its initial trial price […]
Ofcom accelerates telecoms complaint resolution for consumers
Telecoms customers in the UK will soon gain quicker access to independent dispute resolution for unresolved complaints, following strengthened rules announced by Ofcom. The communications regulator is reducing the timeframe […]
Plusnet crowned best broadband provider in Broadband Genie awards
Plusnet, the Yorkshire-based internet service provider, has been named the UK’s ‘Best Broadband Provider’ by Broadband Genie in its annual Broadband Awards. Plusnet also took home awards for “Most Reliable […]
Hyperoptic U-turns on mid-contract broadband price rises
Hyperoptic, a popular full-fibre broadband provider, is set to introduce mid-contract price increases starting this month. It’s a move that has drawn disappointment given its previous vocal campaigning against such […]
