Sky Broadband Offers Free Upgrade to Full Fibre in FTTP Areas
Sky Broadband has started rolling out free Full Fibre upgrades to customers still using part-fibre (FTTC, SOGEA, or SoG.Fast) services. Users in areas now covered by FTTP networks from either Openreach or CityFibre are receiving direct messages via SMS and WhatsApp, inviting them to upgrade to Sky’s Full Fibre 100 plan at no extra cost.
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 being left behind — Virgin Media is offering them a free upgrade to
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 broadband lines. The trial delivers symmetric 500Mbps speeds and is built on XGS-PON
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 mobile coverage via low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites across Europe — starting with
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 slowdown in new broadband connections and a modest drop in mobile users. The
UK Telecom Complaints Report Q4 2024
Ofcom’s latest quarterly report is out, and it doesn’t look great for some of the UK’s biggest telecom providers. The Q4 2024 complaints data reveals who’s struggling with customer satisfaction – and who’s keeping things on track. This time, NOW Broadband and TalkTalk recorded the highest broadband complaints. O2 topped the mobile complaints list, and
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 part of its £104 million contract. These builds target locations that have long
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 affects customers still on FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) “Super Fibre” packages. If
Sky Broadband to Launch New WiFi Max Hardware
Sky Broadband is preparing to introduce a new range of WiFi Max devices in May 2025. This update will bring an upgraded Sky Max Hub router and new Sky Max Pod WiFi extenders, offering better support for faster fibre connections. The timing coincides with Sky’s wider expansion into full fibre broadband services delivered over CityFibre’s
Remote-Friendly UK Cities with Fast and Reliable Broadband
Working from home is now a regular part of life for many people in the UK. Whether it’s full-time or part of a hybrid routine, remote work depends on more than just a quiet room and a laptop. It needs cities to deliver stable broadband, support consistent upload speeds, and offer services that keep things
