Category: Telecoms
BT reports strong full fibre growth with 6.5 million UK premises connected
BT Group has announced robust financial results for the year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting significant progress in its full fibre broadband rollout across the UK. The company reported that […]
Ofcom investigates porn websites for age check failures
Ofcom has launched investigations into two pornographic websites suspected of violating the UK’s new child safety regulations. The regulator is focusing on Itai Tech Ltd, which operates a “nudifying” site, […]
84% UK premises now able to get gigabit broadband, claims Ofcom
Eighty-four per cent of UK premises are able to get gigabit-capable broadband, according to new Ofcom data published today. This means internet companies are well on track to meet the UK […]
Now Broadband and TalkTalk most complained about broadband providers
A recent report by Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has revealed the best and worst-performing providers in the broadband, landline, mobile, and pay-TV sectors, based on customer complaints. The report, […]
O2’s ‘Blue Mondays’ aims to boost customer spirits with weekly rewards
Mobile phone provider O2, in conjunction with Virgin Media broadband, is launching a new customer loyalty initiative called “Blue Mondays.” Designed to provide customers with a range of exclusive rewards, […]
The Slow Goodbye: Landlines fade as UK marks National Telephone Day
This Friday, April 25th, marks National Telephone Day, commemorating Alexander Graham Bell’s 1876 invention that revolutionized communication. However, as the UK celebrates this milestone, it also stands at the […]
Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions 56% against 2020 levels
To mark Earth Day today (April 22nd), Virgin Media O2 has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 56% compared to its 2020 […]
Ofcom bans ‘Global Title’ leasing to combat mobile network exploitation
UK communications regulator Ofcom has banned the leasing of specialised network identifiers known as ‘Global Titles’ to prevent criminals from exploiting mobile phone networks. The measure aims to enhance security […]
GiffGaff to trial £10 full-fibre broadband to existing mobile customers
The UK broadband market is bracing for a shake-up as mobile disruptor Giffgaff unveils its ambitious plans for a £10-a-month full-fibre broadband service. Capitalising on the competitive climate ignited by […]
UK’s smaller mobile networks outshining ‘Big Four’ – Smarty tops Which? list
The UK’s smaller mobile networks are significantly outperforming the “Big Four” providers – EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone – in key areas such as value for money, customer service, and […]
