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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Openreach Introduces New FTTP Broadband Status Checker
Checking fibre availability just got simpler and clearer for UK residents thanks to Openreach’s updated Fibre Checker. Previously, many found it hard to understand exactly when fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) would reach their home. The latest update significantly improves clarity by offering six clear
UK 5G Performance and Coverage: What the Latest Reports Show
The UK was among the early adopters of 5G technology, promising revolutionary changes to mobile broadband connectivity. However, recent industry data reveals that despite initial enthusiasm, the UK lags significantly behind other European countries in terms of real-world 5G availability, standalone (SA)
Virgin Media and EE: Broadband Providers Under Fire for Poor Value
A new report from Which? has reignited concerns about how major UK brands treat their customers. From broadband providers to airlines, mobile operators to retailers, several high-profile names have been called out for poor customer service, opaque pricing, and failure to deliver
Sky Broadband Offers Free Upgrade to Full Fibre in FTTP Areas
Sky Broadband has started rolling out free Full Fibre upgrades to customers still using part-fibre (FTTC, SOGEA, or SoG.Fast) services. Users in areas now covered by FTTP networks from either Openreach or CityFibre are receiving direct messages via SMS and WhatsApp, inviting
Virgin TV 360 Replaces TiVo as iPlayer Support Ends
Virgin Media is winding down support for its decade-old TiVo set-top box, and the next casualty is BBC iPlayer. From 23 July 2025, the iPlayer app will stop working on TiVo, marking another step toward the platform’s retirement. But affected users aren’t
Giffgaff Trials 500Mbps Full Fibre Broadband via Nexfibre and Virgin Media Network
Giffgaff, well known for its flexible mobile SIM plans, has started connecting homes to its new full fibre broadband service. This marks its first move into the fixed broadband space, using the same wholesale fibre network that underpins Virgin Media O2’s fastest
