Category : Telecoms


Freeview Viewers Drop from 12m to 2m, Future Uncertain

Freeview's audience has collapsed from nearly 12 million homes in 2012 to just 2 million today, sparking a debate over its shutdown by 2034. Broadcasters push for an internet-only future, while campaigners warn millions of vulnerable users could be left b

Elderly Stroke Survivor's Landline Cut Off During Broadband Work

A 75-year-old stroke survivor from Shropshire was unable to use his BT landline to call emergency services after it was disconnected during fibre broadband upgrades, highlighting concerns about digital transition risks for vulnerable residents.

Stroke Victim's 999 Crisis in BT Digital Switchover

A 75-year-old stroke sufferer from Horsehay, Shropshire, was left unable to call 999 for two weeks after his BT landline was cut off during a digital upgrade, highlighting concerns for vulnerable residents.

Rat Damage Derails Broadband Firm Rescue Bid

A rescue bid for London broadband provider G.Network collapsed after discovering rats had chewed through its fibre-optic cables, making repairs prohibitively expensive.

Martin Lewis SIM Contract Savings Advice

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis reveals a two-step method for 14 million people to cut costs on SIM-only mobile contracts as deals expire this year.

Landline shutdown: 1.2m homes affected

Openreach confirms 132 new locations where copper phone lines will be phased out. 1.2 million properties must switch to fibre broadband. Check if your area is affected.

Gigaclear broadband provider on verge of collapse

UK broadband provider Gigaclear faces collapse with over £1 billion debt, putting 160,000 customers in limbo. The rural fibre specialist failed to attract buyers. Read the full story.

Verizon outage affects thousands, phones show SOS

A widespread Verizon network outage on Wednesday left thousands of users disconnected, with phones displaying SOS mode. Engineers are working to resolve the issue. Read the latest updates.

Verizon Network Outage: Phones Stuck in SOS Mode

A major Verizon network outage across the US has left thousands of customers unable to make calls or send texts, with phones stuck in SOS mode. Get the latest on this breaking story.

Sky TV down for thousands in major UK outage

Thousands of Sky TV customers across the UK are facing a major outage, with services down since early Saturday morning. Read the latest on the disruption and customer frustration.

Major Sky TV outage disrupts service nationwide

A widespread Sky TV outage has left customers across the UK unable to access channels, on-demand services, and Sky Go. The company is investigating the technical fault. Read the latest updates.

Analogue Bags: Fashion's Answer to Doomscrolling

Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce phone use. Learn about the trend championed by millennials and Gen Z to reclaim attention.

Starlink shutdown causes internet crisis in Papua New Guinea

Frustration mounts across Papua New Guinea after the government ordered Starlink to halt its unlicensed satellite internet services, severely impacting businesses, healthcare, and education in remote areas. Read the full story.

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