Latest UK broadband news
Virgin Media O2 adds new mobile plans to Volt and broadband bundles
Virgin Media O2 has introduced an update to its Volt bundles, giving customers more flexibility when combining broadband and mobile into a single package. From now on, new and upgrading users can pair Virgin Media broadband with one of three O2 mobile plans – Classic, Plus or Ultimate – each offering a different mix of
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. This move brings Airband into line with other alternative networks that have already
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 home. How the installation process is changing Until now, new full fibre customers
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 next few years, more UK homes will get access to full fibre broadband
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 through a new series of community workshops called Scam Schools. 1.8 million older
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 fibre to multi-gigabit broadband. What is the offer? The promotion is called “Extra
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 for January 2027. To help this process, internet providers can use what’s called
Study shows UK homes struggle with broadband and Wi-Fi
A nationwide survey of 2,000 adults carried out in September 2025 has found that unreliable home internet is still a daily frustration for millions of people. More than half of those asked said they lose connection or suffer Wi-Fi drop-outs multiple times a month, underlining how disruptive broadband problems remain even as fibre coverage grows.
Vodafone and Nokia trial broadband upgrade for ultra-low latency
Vodafone and Nokia have completed a live trial of a new broadband technology designed to reduce lag. The trial used Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S) on a fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) connection, including the in-home Wi-Fi network. Vodafone reported that latency was cut by up to 94% during cloud gaming and video calls. It was
Virgin Media adds Netflix to bundles and confirms £4 annual April hike
Virgin Media has changed the way its customers will see mid-term price hikes. New and renewed contracts will now include a fixed £4 increase every April. At the same time, the provider is refreshing its bundles by including Netflix Standard with Ads in every TV package and on broadband-only tiers from M500 upwards at no
