Virgin Media Adds Free Rakuten Channels to TV Platform
Virgin Media has launched three free Rakuten TV channels, offering drama, comedy, and sci-fi content to its TV 360 and Flex customers at no extra cost.
Category : Telecoms
Freeview vs Internet TV: Equity and Transition Debates
Experts debate the future of Freeview, with calls for a strategic shift to internet TV by 2034, highlighting accessibility and cost issues for vulnerable households.
2.8 Million UK Phone Users Must Act Before 2027 Switch-Off
Openreach warns nearly three million UK phone customers to migrate from copper lines to full fibre ahead of the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline.
China's Compact HPM Weapon: A 'Starlink Killer'
Chinese scientists have created a miniaturised high-power microwave generator, the TPG1000Cs, capable of disrupting satellite constellations like Starlink, marking a significant advancement in military technology.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Uswitch Awards 2026: Surprise Winners in Broadband and Mobile
The 2026 Uswitch Telecoms Awards have crowned EE as National Broadband Provider of the Year, while smaller mobile networks like VOXI and Tesco Mobile dominate the mobile categories.
VISPA Broadband Shuts Down, Customers Told to Cancel Direct Debits
Manchester-based internet service provider VISPA has ceased trading and begun liquidation, emailing customers to find new providers and cancel direct debits immediately.
Sky Announces Broadband and TV Price Increases for New Customers
Sky has confirmed price rises for new broadband and TV customers, with broadband increasing by £3 monthly and Sky Cinema by £1 from April, impacting contracts signed from February 4th.
BT's Broadband Losses Slow as Full-Fibre Demand Surges
Telecoms giant BT reveals improved broadband customer retention figures, with losses below expectations. The company reports strong growth in full-fibre connections while navigating revenue declines and competitive pressures.
BT Broadband Losses Slow as Competition Eases
BT's broadband customer losses slowed to 210,000 in Q4 2025, better than feared, as competition stabilises and full-fibre demand grows.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
BT Loses 200K Broadband Customers, Profits Slump 57%
BT reports a sharp decline, with 210,000 customers leaving its Openreach network in Q3 and profits falling 57%, partly due to losses at TNT Sports. Vodafone also faces challenges.
Text 'PAC' to 65075 for Potential Phone Bill Discounts
UK mobile users are discovering that sending a simple 'PAC' text to 65075 might trigger surprise discounts from providers anxious to retain customers ahead of annual price hikes.
BT Sales Slip After Shedding Broadband Customers
BT Group has reported a drop in quarterly sales and profits, impacted by broadband customer losses and TNT Sports venture losses, but remains on track with annual guidance.
Freeview Petition Hits 100k as Sky Urges Internet TV Switch
A petition to save Freeview from potential shutdown has gathered nearly 100,000 signatures after Sky research called for a full move to internet-delivered TV by the 2030s, sparking fears for vulnerable viewers.
Freeview Under Threat: UK TV Blackout Risk Without Switch
A Sky report warns Freeview could be retired by the 2030s, forcing UK homes to switch to streaming or face a TV blackout, amid concerns over digital exclusion and costs.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Travel SIM with Unlimited Data from £2 a Day for Holidays
Airlo offers flexible eSIMs with unlimited data in over 200 countries, ideal for half-term travellers seeking affordable roaming from £6.50 for three days.
SMARTY's 60p Daily SIM Beats Sky and Giffgaff
SMARTY's unlimited SIM-only plan at 60p daily undercuts major rivals like Sky and Giffgaff, offering no-contract flexibility and protection from April price increases.
Sky Mobile: Final Week to Cancel Before Price Rise
Sky Mobile subscribers have just seven days left to cancel contracts penalty-free before February price increases. Many face hikes up to 25% on SIM-only deals.
Broadband Provider Fails After Rats Damage Cables
A major UK broadband provider has entered administration after rodent damage to fibre infrastructure derailed a rescue bid, causing widespread service disruptions.
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
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Remote Welsh Village Finally Gets Mobile Signal After Years
The picturesque village of Penmachno in Conwy, home to 600 residents, has finally received reliable 4G mobile coverage after years of being part of the 'forgotten' 4% of UK areas without signal.
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.
Sky's Last-Minute £200 Bonus Warning for Customers
Sky issues urgent warning as customers risk missing £200 switching bonus and discounted broadband deals before January sale expires on January 28.
Finland Launches Centre to Fight Undersea Cable Sabotage
Finland establishes a maritime surveillance centre in the Gulf of Finland to protect critical undersea infrastructure, responding to sabotage incidents and regional tensions post-Russia's Ukraine invasion.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
Brits Recall Childhood Landlines Before Digital Switch
New research reveals millions of Britons can still recite childhood landline numbers despite mobile reliance, with the UK's analogue phone network scheduled for complete switch-off in January 2027.
UK Broadband Speed Test: Best and Worst Providers Ranked
New data from SpeedGo reveals Virgin Media leads for download speeds while Vodafone tops upload performance, with TalkTalk ranking lowest in UK broadband rankings.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
Page 3 of 9
