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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Airband to deliver FTTP broadband using Openreach
Airband has started using Openreach’s full fibre network to serve addresses where its own infrastructure isn’t present. It means that customers in rural or hard-to-reach areas, who previously couldn’t get Airband services, may now see Openreach-based fibre packages when checking their postcode.
Virgin Media rolls out single-visit installs for full fibre broadband
Virgin Media O2 has begun introducing a new installation process that allows full fibre customers to get connected with just one engineer visit. The update is aimed at making the setup faster and more efficient for households joining the network or moving
Multi-Gig Broadband, Symmetric Speeds & Wi-Fi 7: A Quick Guide for UK Homes
If your current broadband plan feels fast enough, you might be wondering why everyone’s talking about multi-gig internet. But broadband in the UK is changing fast — and for the first time in years, it’s not just about download speed. Over the
Virgin Media O2 research highlights rising scams against the elderly
Virgin Media O2 has released new research showing that millions of older people in the UK have fallen victim to online scams in the past year. The company says it wants to raise awareness of the risks and help people protect themselves
Community Fibre doubles broadband speeds at no extra cost
London-based full fibre provider Community Fibre has launched a new promotion giving customers double the broadband speed on selected 24-month plans at no extra cost. The offer is available until 2 November 2025 and applies to a range of packages, from entry-level
ISPs Urge Ofcom to Review Openreach Fibre Discount
The UK is moving away from old copper-based broadband services such as ADSL and FTTC. Openreach, which operates most of the national fixed-line infrastructure, is under pressure to speed up this transition ahead of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off scheduled
