‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030 The Guardian - UK · May 2
Number of Britons facing significant internet outages doubles in a year Two-fifths of UK adults disconnected for three hours or more with one in four left without service for nearly a week The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Broadband warning as millions urged to switch now to avoid price hikes Out of contract customers will be able to avoid price hikes by switching to specific providers. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
Millions of Brits have DAYS left to avoid up to 17.3% broadband hike this April The comparison site Uswitch estimates that around 11 million people who are out of their initial contract period could dodge the hike by switching to a new deal now Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023
Why are broadband and mobile prices rising by 14%? Consumers urged to haggle as suppliers raise costs in line with inflation The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Broadband expert warns that Christmas decorations could be affecting your Wi-Fi signal The expert has advised being careful of how you re-arrange your furniture to make room for your Christmas tree - and other popular decorations can also pose a problem Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022
BT asks ministers to help pay for low-cost broadband for poorest customers Critics say telecoms firms such as BT – which made £1.9bn profit last year – can afford to keep customers on benefits connected The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Broadband social tariffs can save you up to £200 a year Few of those eligible for deals aimed at people on benefits use them as they are not well publicised The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022
BT and Openreach workers strike - what this means as 999 operators walk out The ongoing industrial action will involve thousands of call centre operators. Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022
BT and Openreach strikes - what services will be affected and when The Communication Workers Union (CWU) represents 40,000 workers at BT Group, who have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022
Roaming charges are back after Brexit – beware high mobile bills Giffgaff and Tesco have joined EE, Sky Mobile, Three and Vodafone in making contract changes The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022