Freeview outage leaves UK viewers with just one channel
Freeview suffered a nationwide technical issue on 19 October 2026, leaving some TV fans with access to only one channel, according to user reports on Down Detector.
Category : Telecoms
Virgin Media O2 to use Starlink satellites for rural mobile coverage
Virgin Media O2 has announced a UK-first partnership with Starlink to provide satellite mobile coverage in rural areas from 2026.
Optus Begins Restoring Services After Nationwide Outage Hits Millions
Optus restores services after a nationwide outage affected millions, disrupting hospitals, trains and other providers. CEO apologises and considers compensation.
Plan to relax planning rules for taller mobile masts in rural signal push
Government to relax planning rules for taller mobile masts and fund rural 5G trials in a bid to improve signal coverage across Britain.
Monzo Plans to Launch UK Mobile Phone Service
Monzo is developing a digital SIM card to offer mobile phone contracts, aiming to diversify revenue and challenge incumbents like Vodafone and EE.
Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Warning Over O2 Price Hike Affecting Millions
Martin Lewis warns 15 million O2 customers of up to £30 annual price hike, calls it a 'mockery', and advises penalty-free exit within 30 days.
Telenor Accused of Handing Activist Data to Myanmar Junta
Telenor faces lawsuit for allegedly passing data on over 1,200 customers to Myanmar's junta, leading to arrests and torture.
Optus resisted real-time outage updates before triple-zero failure
Optus resisted real-time emergency outage updates months before a triple-zero failure linked to three deaths, claiming it would be a 'huge burden'.
Monzo launches mobile plans with annual discounts
Monzo enters UK mobile market with MVNO plans that get 5% cheaper annually. Prices start at £8 for 10GB, using O2 network, eSIM only.
Small UK Mobile Networks Outshine Big Four in Customer Satisfaction
Smaller UK mobile networks beat big four in Which? survey on customer satisfaction, with lower prices and better service.
BT landline switch-off expands with 112 more exchanges
Openreach has placed 112 more exchanges under stop sell as the UK's copper landline switch-off accelerates ahead of the January 2027 Digital Voice migration deadline.
O2 Upgrades All Pay Monthly Customers To Faster 5G Network
O2 gives all Pay Monthly customers free access to faster 5G+ network, requiring a compatible handset and R15 SIM or eSIM.
Wells: Telstra Must 'Face the Music' Over Outage
Communications minister Anika Wells says Telstra must rebuild public trust after a nationwide outage, as ACMA investigates and warns of penalties up to $30m for triple-zero failures.
Vodafone Network Crash Causes UK-Wide Service Outage
Tens of thousands of Vodafone UK customers faced a major outage affecting broadband, 4G and 5G services on Monday afternoon. The company apologised and said the network was recovering.
Telstra CFO: Triple-Zero Service Robust Despite Outage
Telstra CFO Michael Ackland assures Australians the triple-zero network is 'very robust' after a glitch disrupted calls and regional train services. No system is immune, he says.
Vodafone Broadband Outage: Thousands Without Internet
Vodafone outage hits thousands of UK broadband and mobile users; network recovering, cause unknown.
Save £633 Before April Mobile and Broadband Price Rises
Millions could save £633 by switching mobile and broadband before April price rises. Experts urge action now.
Telstra Outage: Services Largely Restored, Minister Says
Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed Telstra services have largely returned to normal after a major outage disrupted mobiles, trains, and triple-zero calls, urging no test calls to emergency services.
Telstra Mobile Price Hikes Impact Millions Of Australian Customers
Telstra raises mobile plan prices, impacting millions; consumer advocates call increases unreasonable amid strong profits.
UK's Worst Broadband Areas Officially Confirmed
Canterbury named UK's worst broadband area with average 22Mbps; Lichfield tops list at 350Mbps.
Moscow Businesses Hit Hard as Mobile Internet Restrictions Continue
Moscow businesses suffer losses as mobile internet restrictions block foreign websites, with authorities citing security measures against Ukrainian drone attacks.
Sky TV Customers Get Disney Free In Package Upgrade
Sky confirms Disney+ included free in Sky Ultimate plan, with HBO Max and Hayu coming soon, at no extra cost for existing customers.
Openreach Reverses Full Fibre Decision After Deeming Connection Uneconomical
Openreach initially confirmed full fibre broadband for a property, then deemed it uneconomical due to blockages, before later finding a solution.
EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone named UK's most complained-about broadband providers
Ofcom names EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone as most complained-about broadband providers in Q3 2025, with Plusnet receiving fewest complaints.
Virgin Media Fined £23.8m Over Telecare Switch Failures
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m for failing to protect vulnerable telecare users during digital landline switch.
Optus Admits Process Failures After Missing Five Triple Zero Outage Warnings
Optus missed five warnings of triple zero outage, admits process failures; three deaths linked; government demands penalties.
Kidderminster Residents Furious Over 100ft 5G Mast
Kidderminster residents furious over 100ft 5G mast built at bottom of gardens, causing noise and safety fears.
Cloudflare Outage Resolved After Global Disruption
Cloudflare resolved a global outage that disrupted major websites and services for several hours on Tuesday, with a fix implemented by 14:57 GMT.
Cloudflare Outage Disrupts UberEats and Bet365 Services
Cloudflare outage disrupts Bet365, UberEats, and other services for thousands of UK and US users on Friday evening.
BT's Digital Voice Leaves Elderly Woman Without Phone or Internet
BT's Digital Voice left a 75-year-old woman without phone or internet, highlighting risks for elderly users during the UK's digital switchover.
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