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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
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
Freely coming to TiVo OS streaming devices in 2026
Summary TiVo OS has been approved to support Freely on streaming devices such as boxes and sticks, expanding beyond smart TVs. Freely is Everyone TV’s broadband-based platform offering free live and on-demand channels from major UK broadcasters. First TiVo OS devices with
Sky steers new sign-ups to Glass and Stream as Sky Q goes offline
Summary Sky has removed Sky Q from online ordering, pushing new TV sign-ups towards Sky Glass and Sky Stream instead. Sky Q is still available via phone and in-store, but the website journey now promotes streaming hardware as the default choice. Sky
Government signals continuity on telecoms price hikes
Summary Government will not ban mid-contract price rises on broadband, mobile or landline deals. Ofcom’s 2025 rules still allow in-contract increases if they are set out in pounds and pence upfront. Big brands now use flat annual hikes of a few pounds
CityFibre plans 50Gbps upgrade first, 100Gbps to follow in 2030s
Summary CityFibre has finished upgrading its full fibre network to 10Gbps-capable XGS-PON, enabling multi-gigabit wholesale products up to 5.5Gbps. The operator plans to roll out 50G-PON first for business connections by 2032, with residential upgrades expected to follow in the 2030s. CityFibre