Category: Broadband

Sky Investigated Over End-of-Contract Notifications

Regulator Ofcom is investigating Sky over a possible breach of new rules that require telecoms providers to notify subscribers before their contract ends.

Nov20

O2 and Virgin Media Merger to Be Investigated by the CMA

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will probe the £31 billion merger between mobile operator O2 and broadband and TV provider Virgin Media.

Nov05

Virgin Switches on Gigabit Internet for 3m Households in London and Northern Ireland

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Virgin Media flipped the switch on its network upgrade in London and Northern Ireland on Wednesday night, making gigabit-capable broadband available to an…

Sep28

Renewables Generated 44% of the UK’s Electricity in Q2

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Electricity

Renewable resources, including wind and solar, produced 44.6% of the UK’s electricity between April and June, according to new figures from the Department…

Sep15

Councils Top Up Rural Gigabit Broadband Vouchers

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

17 local authorities in England will contribute £22.2 million to a scheme helping rural residents connect to gigabit-capable broadband.

Aug24

TalkTalk and Three Named the Worst Telecoms Providers

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

Customers are least satisfied with broadband provider TalkTalk and mobile operator Three, Ofcom’s telecoms league table revealed.

Jul24

Broadband and Pay-TV Firms Must Protect Vulnerable Customers, Ofcom Says

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Broadband, phone and pay-TV firms must give additional support to vulnerable customers, including payment holidays, realistic repayment plans and guidance on choosing tariffs, Ofcom…