Articles
News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Fibrus TV launches on Netgem PLEIO for full fibre homes
Summary Fibrus is launching Fibrus TV on Netgem’s PLEIO 4K box for its full fibre customers. The service carries Freely live TV over the broadband line, with no aerial or satellite dish. The pack includes more than 100 live channels, more than
Vodafone TV and SuperMobile 5G+ Plans Arrive in UK
Summary Vodafone TV will become available in October 2026 to eligible fixed broadband, 5G Broadband and mobile customers. The internet-based service includes more than 200 live channels, Netflix and HBO Max with adverts, over 300 cloud games and thousands of Android apps.
London Underground 5G Reaches One in Five Connected Mobile Scans
Summary Ookla analysed more than 50 million mobile signal scans collected across Greater London between 25 March and 30 April 2026. 5G accounted for 19.8% of connected below-ground scans, compared with 16.5% across Greater London above ground. Median underground 4G signal strength
UK Businesses Put Broadband Fault Response Ahead of Price
Summary Some 45% of surveyed UK business connectivity buyers had experienced a fault where responsibility between suppliers was disputed or unclear. Poor outage response was selected by 56% as a reason to switch provider, ahead of price at 51%. Three-quarters of respondents
45% of UK Landline Users Unclear About PSTN Switch-Off
Summary A survey of 2,000 UK adults with a home landline found that 45% were unclear about the analogue phone switch-off. The old Public Switched Telephone Network is due to close on 31 January 2027, with calls moving to internet-based digital services.
Direct Virgin Media to Giffgaff Broadband Switch Coming Soon
Summary Giffgaff expects to introduce direct switching for eligible Virgin Media broadband customers, potentially in October 2026. Customers currently need to cancel Virgin Media, wait for the service to end and then place a separate giffgaff order. The existing process can leave