Optus Faces 'Significant Consequences' After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Deaths
Optus faces consequences after triple zero outage linked to three deaths; government and regulator investigate.
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Spusu Challenges Sky and Giffgaff with £5 Phone Plan
Spusu challenges Sky and giffgaff with a £5 phone plan, offering flexible 30-day SIM-only deals with free EU roaming and EE coverage.
Sky Q Rival Manhattan S4-R Slashed to £49 at Argos in Freeview Battle
Argos slashes price of Manhattan S4-R set-top box, a free alternative to Sky Q with recording and streaming features.
Virgin Media O2 Warns of 2026 Profit Drop Amid Customer Losses
Virgin Media O2 warns of 2026 profit drop after losing 397,500 mobile customers and 138,400 broadband customers in 2025 due to price hikes.
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Over One Million UK Homes Eligible for Free Government Internet Upgrade
Over one million UK homes eligible for free internet upgrade under Project Gigabit. Interactive map shows areas in England and Wales.
Russia's Internet Splintering: Blackouts and Telegram Disruptions
Russia is gradually splintering its internet from the global network, with escalating mobile blackouts and Telegram blocks, drawing comparisons to Iran's shutdowns.
WiFi Router Placement Mistakes Could Be Slowing Your Broadband, Expert Warns
Expert warns that common WiFi router placement mistakes, like hiding it in cabinets or near metal objects, can slow your broadband. Tips for optimal placement.
Freeview Petition Hits 100,000 as Sky Urges Internet TV Switch
Nearly 100,000 sign petition to protect Freeview from being switched off as Sky urges government to move to internet-delivered TV by 2030s.
The Rise of the Analogue Bag: Fashion’s Answer to Doomscrolling
Analogue bags filled with crosswords and knitting are the new accessory, helping reduce screen time and combat doomscrolling.
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Virgin Media O2 Confirms Broadband Price Hike Structure
Virgin Media O2 confirms 8.8% price hikes, highest among major providers, with exit fees up to £404.
Virgin Media Denies Sky Atlantic Access to Subscribers Despite Earlier Claims
Virgin Media customers misled about Sky Atlantic access; channel only available via Sky or Now TV.
Virgin Media Offers Up to £250 Credit for Broadband Switching
Virgin Media offers up to £250 credit for switching broadband and TV bundles. Offer ends April 1. Check coverage and use One Touch Switch.
Virgin Media May Lose Sky Channels In Contract Dispute
Virgin Media and ITV are in a contract dispute that could lead to ITV channels being removed from the cable platform, affecting millions of viewers.
Secret Service Dismantles Massive Hidden Telecom Network Near UN
US Secret Service dismantles hidden telecom network near UN that could have crippled New York cell service, with over 100,000 SIM cards and capacity to send 30 million texts per minute.
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Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Advice on O2 Price Hike
Martin Lewis advises O2 customers on rights after price hike of up to £30 a year, urging Ofcom action.
BT Landline Price Hike: £1 Monthly Increase From March 31
BT raises landline rental by £1/month from March 31, affecting thousands of customers. Standard Line Rental goes to £13.09, Line Rental Plus to £15.09.
TalkTalk Faces Backlash Over 'Outrageous' Broadband Price Rise for Fixed-Rate Customers
TalkTalk raises broadband prices by £2/month for fixed-rate customers, sparking outrage and accusations of broken promises.
O2 Offers £15 Gift Cards for World Cup Fans to Spend at Nike, Adidas
O2 gives new customers £15 gift cards for Nike, Adidas, Argos with SIM-only plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Vispa Broadband Ceases Trading, Customers Told to Cancel Direct Debits
UK broadband provider Vispa has ceased trading and entered liquidation, customers told to cancel Direct Debits and find new ISPs.
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BT Landline Switch-Off Alert: Millions Must Act Before 2027
BT warns millions to switch from copper landlines to Digital Voice by January 31, 2027, or face disruption. Simple upgrade with no price hike.
Martin Lewis advises on O2 3G network shutdown affecting millions
Martin Lewis advises on O2's 3G shutdown affecting millions. Calls and texts may still work on 2G, but vulnerable users urged to upgrade.
Sky Launches 900Mbps Gigafast Broadband in UK
Sky launches 900Mbps Gigafast broadband in UK, 25 times faster than average, for £55/month on 18-month contract.
Ofcom Accused of 'Lack of Ambition' Over Online Safety Act Enforcement
Ofcom criticised for 'lack of ambition' enforcing Online Safety Act; charity warns tech giants may scale back safety measures and still comply.
Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £16bn
Citizens Advice warns broadband loyalty penalty costs UK customers up to £198 a year, with price hikes of 67% after fixed deals end.
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BT broadband customer losses slow as competition eases
BT broadband customer losses slow to 210,000 in Q4 2025, beating forecasts, as full-fibre demand rises and competition stabilises.
Thousands of TalkTalk Users Lose Internet in UK Outage
Tens of thousands of TalkTalk customers faced internet outages on Friday morning, with services restored by late morning.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Optus outage disrupts emergency services, hospitals, and transport for millions across Australia for about eight hours.
Openreach Reveals 84 New UK Locations for Landline Switch-Off
Openreach reveals 84 new UK locations for landline switch-off, affecting over 880,000 premises as copper network is phased out.
Rats Chew Through Cables, Causing Broadband Outage in Tring
Rats chewed through Openreach cables in Tring, causing a broadband outage for thousands. Engineers repaired the damage overnight.
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BT Faces £600m Lawsuit Over Landline Overcharging
BT faces a £600m class action lawsuit for overcharging elderly landline customers, with claims of up to £500 each for 2.3 million customers.
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