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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Netflix to be removed from two older BT/EE TV boxes
Summary BT and EE will remove Netflix access on two older TV boxes from 4 March 2026. The change affects the TV Recordable Box (G4) and TV Box (Z4). Netflix is updating its app, and the new version will no longer run
Starlink’s next satellites could bring “5G-like” phone connections in 2027
Summary SpaceX says it plans to start launching a second-generation batch of Starlink “Direct to Cell” satellites in 2027, with timing pointing to late in the year. A regulatory filing says SpaceX’s first-generation satellite-to-phone service launched with T-Mobile in July 2025 and
Broadband Survey: One in Four Say £4 Annual Rise Is Too Much
Summary An Opinium poll for Uswitch found 24% of UK adults would find a £4-a-month broadband price rise unmanageable. People said they would accept an average increase of £2.70 a month before they would consider cancelling or switching. Respondents reported an average
Virgin Media and Vodafone lead on reliable broadband speeds
Summary Opensignal’s 2025 UK Fixed Broadband Experience report uses user testing data collected from 3 July to 29 September 2025. Virgin Media takes first place across every UK-wide category Opensignal publishes (including quality, speeds, video streaming and reliability). Nationally, Virgin Media records
Vodafone activates Who’s Home tracking on the Ultra Hub 7 broadband router
Summary Vodafone UK has added “Who’s Home” arrival/leave alerts to the Ultra Hub 7 router on Pro 3 home broadband packages. The app flags “home” when an opted-in phone connects to Wi-Fi, and “out” when it disconnects. Household members must opt in
EE broadband gets Wi-Fi 7 router upgrade ahead of 8.5Gbps test launch
Summary EE now includes Wi-Fi 7 hardware on every full fibre plan as standard, starting with the new Smart Hub 7 Plus. Plans start from £28.99 for 74Mbps and go up to £75.99 for 1.6Gbps with all Ultimate features included. Customers can
