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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
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
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to offer Direct-to-Phone 4G and 5G via Satellite by 2026
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have confirmed the creation of a new satellite broadband joint venture called SatCo, aiming to deliver mobile connectivity directly from space to standard smartphones. With full commercial service expected by 2026, SatCo will offer 2G, 4G, and 5G
Virgin Media Q1 2025 – FTTP Network Hits 6.8M Homes, Customer Numbers Fall
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has released its Q1 2025 financial and network performance results, offering a snapshot of its progress in full fibre broadband, mobile coverage, and customer growth. While the operator’s fibre network continued to expand, the report also revealed a
Full Fibre Broadband Rollout Expands in Scotland and Hampshire
The UK’s fibre rollout is gaining pace with two major developments under Project Gigabit. Openreach has secured a £157 million contract to connect tens of thousands of remote Scottish homes and businesses, while CityFibre’s first homes are now live in Hampshire as
NOW Broadband Ends Support for Hub 2 Routers
NOW Broadband, the budget broadband brand from Sky, is ending support for its default router on older fibre plans. From 31st July 2025, the NOW Hub 2 will no longer receive firmware updates or be eligible for replacement if it fails. This
