Latest UK broadband news
Vodafone Full Fibre 910 Eligible Postcodes UK – Check Coverage 2025
Vodafone Full Fibre 910 is one of the fastest residential broadband plans available in the UK. It uses full fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure to deliver download speeds close to 1Gbps, making it suitable for households with high-bandwidth needs. But unlike standard fibre services,
Vodafone UK Unveils One-Agent Support for Broadband and Mobile
Vodafone has introduced a new customer service feature called “Just Ask Once”, aimed at fixing long-standing frustrations in UK broadband and mobile support. The promise is simple: one agent handles your issue from start to finish. This means no more repeated explanations,
Openreach Introduces New FTTP Broadband Status Checker
Checking fibre availability just got simpler and clearer for UK residents thanks to Openreach’s updated Fibre Checker. Previously, many found it hard to understand exactly when fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) would reach their home. The latest update significantly improves clarity by offering six clear
UK 5G Performance and Coverage: What the Latest Reports Show
The UK was among the early adopters of 5G technology, promising revolutionary changes to mobile broadband connectivity. However, recent industry data reveals that despite initial enthusiasm, the UK lags significantly behind other European countries in terms of real-world 5G availability, standalone (SA)
Virgin Media and EE: Broadband Providers Under Fire for Poor Value
A new report from Which? has reignited concerns about how major UK brands treat their customers. From broadband providers to airlines, mobile operators to retailers, several high-profile names have been called out for poor customer service, opaque pricing, and failure to deliver
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
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
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
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
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
