UK's Slowest Broadband Streets & 5 Urgent Fixes
New data exposes the UK's worst broadband postcodes, with speeds as low as 0.81Mbps. Discover if you're affected and the five simple changes to boost your internet today.
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UK's Slowest Broadband Streets Revealed - 5 Fixes
New data reveals the UK's slowest broadband streets, with speeds as low as 0.81Mbps. If you live in these postcodes, follow these 5 expert tips to boost your connection today.
2026 Broadband & Mobile Price Rises: O2, Virgin, Three, Vodafone
Major UK telecoms firms announce increased mid-contract price rises for 2026. See the full list of hikes from O2, Virgin, Three, Vodafone, Sky & Hyperoptic, plus expert tips on how to cut your costs.
Major broadband and mobile price rises announced for 2026
Millions face higher bills as O2, Virgin Media, Three, Vodafone and others announce increased mid-contract price rises for 2026. Find out the exact increases and how to fight back.
10 Million Homes Missing Out on Social Tariff Savings
As January bills hit, an expert reveals how eligible households on benefits can save hundreds via overlooked social tariffs for broadband and water. Check your eligibility now.
10 Million Homes Missing Out on Social Tariff Savings
As January bills arrive, an expert reveals how social tariffs for broadband and water could save eligible households hundreds of pounds. Check if you qualify.
Don't turn off your Wi-Fi router to save energy
Turning off your Wi-Fi router overnight to cut energy bills is a mistake that can cripple broadband speeds and leave you vulnerable to cyber attacks. Experts explain why.
2026 broadband price hikes for EE, BT, Sky and more
Broadband bills are set to rise in 2026. We explain the confirmed increases for EE, BT, Sky, Virgin Media and others, and reveal how you can switch to avoid them.
Festive TV streaming disrupted by slow broadband speeds
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
Christmas Tree Wi-Fi Warning Issued to UK Homes
A vital broadband alert warns UK households that Christmas trees and fairy lights can cripple Wi-Fi speeds. Experts reveal how to fix your connection for the festive season.
100+ New 4G Masts Connect Rural UK for Christmas
More than 100 upgraded mobile masts are bringing 4G to remote UK communities, helping families stay connected this Christmas. Check if your area is covered.
UK's Best and Worst Broadband Providers Ranked
Virgin Media sweeps all categories in latest UK broadband report. See where your provider ranks for speed, reliability and video quality.
Yahoo and Yahoo Mail suffer major service outages
Yahoo and Yahoo Mail users report widespread login and access problems. Service disruptions began on Monday afternoon, with numerous outage reports filed. Stay updated on the latest tech news.
Holographic socialising predicted for UK homes in 10 years
A new survey reveals 11% of Brits believe holographic meet-ups will be mainstream within 10 years. Vodafone research shows our growing reliance on broadband for smart homes, AI assistants, and next-gen security.
Virgin Media £299 Smart Glasses Freebie Ends Soon
Virgin Media is offering free Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses worth £299 with selected TV and broadband bundles. This festive deal expires on 17 December 2025.
Spotify suffers major global outage, thousands in UK affected
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
Virgin Media offers 3 months free on Sky Sports bundles
Sports fans can still grab a huge saving on TV packages with Sky Sports. Virgin Media is offering three months free on its Sport and Sport + Cinema bundles, cutting bills by over £170.
Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
OpenAI Confirms Major Global ChatGPT Outage
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffers a widespread global outage, with users reporting lag, crashes, and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated on the latest.
UK landline switch-off: 12 postcodes next on list
The first UK landline exchange has been switched off as part of the national digital upgrade. Discover the 12 postcodes next in line and what this fibre transition means for you.
Reeves summons telecoms bosses over price rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands telecoms firms protect consumers from unexpected mid-contract price increases. Find out how this affects your mobile and broadband bills.
Virgin Media's Quick Test for Your Wi-Fi Signal
Struggling with slow broadband? Virgin Media reveals a simple dBm signal test to instantly check your Wi-Fi performance. Discover how to find your reading and boost your connection today.
Cloudflare explains outage that took down much of internet
A single corrupted file caused a massive Cloudflare outage, taking down ChatGPT, X, and other major websites for six hours. Discover the technical details behind the global internet disruption.
TalkTalk announces £4 monthly price rise for new customers
TalkTalk increases prices for new and re-contracting customers by £4 monthly from April 2026. Discover how this compares to other providers and what it means for your bills.
Cloudflare outage resolved after global disruption
A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted major platforms like X and ChatGPT. The company has resolved the issue and vows to prevent a recurrence. Read the full details.
Cloudflare outage causes major travel disruption
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
Major X outage disrupts thousands of UK users
X, one of the world's largest social media platforms, experienced a major outage affecting thousands. Reports of server connection problems surged after 11:20 GMT. Discover the full impact.
UK broadband blackspots slower than developing nations
Shocking analysis reveals 130,000 British homes have internet speeds lagging behind Libya and Cameroon. Discover England's worst-affected areas and why our broadband never recovered from 1990s policy.
British Airways adds Starlink Wi-Fi across fleet
British Airways partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, free Wi-Fi across its fleet, transforming the passenger experience with seamless streaming and connectivity.
UK Mobile Price Hikes: Major Providers Increase Bills
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers face price increases of up to 8.8% as major providers implement annual mid-contract hikes this spring. Discover which companies are raising costs and how to potentially avoid the increases.
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