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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Openreach Confirms October 2025 Launch of SOTAP Analogue Phone Line
There’s been plenty of talk about the big copper switch-off and the headaches it brings, but Openreach has quietly lined up a new safety net for those who simply can’t move yet. From 28 October 2025, its SOTAP Analogue service will be
Freely UK broadband TV to get its first Humax recorder
Humax looks ready to bring out its first personal video recorder designed for Freely, the broadband-based TV service supported by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Retailers have begun listing the new Humax FHR-6000T, calling it the first Freely PVR
Government widens access to Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
The UK government is preparing to extend the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) to more towns, villages and business areas, giving households and companies in poorly served locations the chance to secure funding for faster broadband connections. The scheme, run by Building
Hidden Broadband and Mobile Deals Cost UK Consumers Millions
Citizens Advice has shed light on a widespread issue in the UK broadband and mobile market: many providers are deliberately keeping their best renewal deals hidden unless customers actively chase them. These better-value offers are rarely shown up front and are often
Openreach full fibre rollout hits 20 million UK premises
Openreach has announced its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network now passes 20 million homes and businesses across the UK. The figure marks a major step toward its 2026 target, but independent checks by Thinkbroadband show the orderable total is a little lower, closer to
Vodafone UK to Retire 2G Mobile Network by 2030
Vodafone, now operating in the UK under VodafoneThree, has confirmed that it will withdraw its long-running 2G mobile service in 2030. This decision comes three years ahead of the UK government’s national deadline of 2033 for the retirement of both 2G and
