5 apps to avoid costly phone charges on holiday
Returning from holiday to huge data roaming charges is a nasty surprise. Discover five little-known phone apps, including eSIM providers, that can save UK travellers significant money abroad.
Category : Telecoms
Major Optus outage blocks 000 calls for thousands
A major Optus network failure has left nearly 100,000 customers in Queensland unable to call emergency services. The telco is working to restore services. Read the latest.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over telecare switch failures
Ofcom has imposed a £23.8m fine on Virgin Media for putting vulnerable customers at risk during the digital landline migration. Discover the regulator's findings and the company's response.
UK landline switch-off: 12 postcodes next on list
The first UK landline exchange has been switched off as part of the national digital upgrade. Discover the 12 postcodes next in line and what this fibre transition means for you.
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O2's Pixel 10 Black Friday Deal Tops Rivals
O2 slashes the Google Pixel 10 price by £296 this Black Friday, offering a plan for £25.10/month that beats Sky and GiffGaff. Discover the top mobile deals now!
Optus Outage Blocks 14,000 Emergency Calls
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
Virgin Media's Quick Test for Your Wi-Fi Signal
Struggling with slow broadband? Virgin Media reveals a simple dBm signal test to instantly check your Wi-Fi performance. Discover how to find your reading and boost your connection today.
Landline Renaissance: How Phone Culture Changed
As landlines make a comeback, explore how phone communication has evolved from family affairs to private smartphone conversations. Discover the social shift in British households.
TalkTalk announces £4 monthly price rise for new customers
TalkTalk increases prices for new and re-contracting customers by £4 monthly from April 2026. Discover how this compares to other providers and what it means for your bills.
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Cloudflare outage resolved after global disruption
A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted major platforms like X and ChatGPT. The company has resolved the issue and vows to prevent a recurrence. Read the full details.
Optus Outage Crisis Amid Amazon Mobile Launch
Major telecommunications disruption hits Optus customers as Amazon announces Australian mobile service entry. Stay updated on the developing situation and market implications.
Cloudflare outage causes major website disruptions
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday brought down sites like X and ChatGPT, highlighting critical internet infrastructure vulnerabilities. Discover the full impact.
UK broadband blackspots slower than developing nations
Shocking analysis reveals 130,000 British homes have internet speeds lagging behind Libya and Cameroon. Discover England's worst-affected areas and why our broadband never recovered from 1990s policy.
UK Mobile Price Hikes: Major Providers Increase Bills
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers face price increases of up to 8.8% as major providers implement annual mid-contract hikes this spring. Discover which companies are raising costs and how to potentially avoid the increases.
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Major UK telecom providers have joined forces in a groundbreaking agreement to combat number spoofing fraud, implementing new technology to protect millions of consumers from scam calls.
Ofcom demands government action on missing connectivity data
The UK's communications regulator has issued a stern warning to ministers over their failure to provide crucial data needed to tackle Britain's digital divide and improve mobile coverage.
Router placement mistakes slowing your broadband
Experts reveal how simple router placement changes can dramatically improve your Wi-Fi performance and eliminate frustrating dead zones throughout your home.
O2 Price Hike: Martin Lewis's Urgent Warning
Consumer champion Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to check contracts as mid-contract price rises of up to 17.3% hit millions this April. Discover your rights and escape routes.
O2 Price Rise: Martin Lewis Explains Your Rights
Millions of O2 customers face unexpected mid-contract price increases as new Ofcom rules fail to protect against inflation-linked rises. Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains your escape routes.
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New Ofcom data reveals which UK telecom giants are drowning in customer complaints as broadband and mobile services fail to meet expectations. Discover the worst offenders and how they compare.
EE faces Ofcom investigation over service complaints
UK telecoms giant EE under scrutiny as regulator Ofcom launches investigation into customer complaints about broadband, landline and TV services.
EE Named Worst UK Broadband Provider in Ofcom Report
Shocking Ofcom data reveals EE is Britain's most complained-about broadband provider as customers face endless connection woes and poor service.
Vodafone has most mobile customer complaints - Ofcom
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
Ofcom inundated after mobile network nightmare report
Broadcast regulator Ofcom received thousands of complaints following a Channel 4 News report detailing journalist Holly Williams' mobile service ordeal with Vodafone and Tesco Mobile, highlighting widespread consumer frustration with telecom providers.
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O2 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
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