Lauren Smith, Author at Simply Switch

Coal’s Share of Electricity Generation Drops to Record Low

The portion of the UK’s electricity generated from coal was just 0.7% between April and June, according to government data.

Aug30

Nearly 1 in 5 Smart Meters Has Gone ‘Dumb’

Written by Lauren Smith in Smart Meters

There were 2.7 million smart meters operating without full functionality as of 30 June of this year, as the troubled rollout of the…

Aug30

EE Launches Unlimited 4G and 5G Data Plans

Written by Lauren Smith in Mobile

The UK’s largest mobile operator has inaugurated its 5G network by offering new unlimited mobile data plans for its users.

Aug27

Ofgem Proposes New Requirements for Suppliers to Limit Self-Disconnections by Prepayment Customers

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Energy suppliers may be required to quickly identify customers with prepayment meters who are self-disconnecting or self-rationing and extend them support, under new…

Aug26

Survey Finds that Broadband Customers Who Haggle Get a Better Deal

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

87% of customers who negotiated with their internet provider earned discounts or other incentives to stay, but most people don’t bother trying, a…

Aug24

TalkTalk’s Full Fibre Rollout Gathering Momentum, as it Partners with Civil Engineering Firm

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

TalkTalk’s FibreNation project, which aims to bring 1Gbps-capable full fibre broadband to three million households, is advancing, as the budget ISP partners with…