TV and film streaming have become a staple part of household entertainment, with many households paying for multiple subscriptions to access their desired content. Around 60 per cent spend £21 or more a month on paid streaming subscriptions, including 7 per cent who spend more than £60. However, rising costs are driving many to question […]
Uswitch has reported that 13 regional networks meet the standard for its 2026 Broadband Excellence Accreditation – more than double the five accredited last year. Full fibre broadband now reaches 82 per cent of UK homes as of January 2026, with 1.2 million properties gaining access in just six months, much of that expansion driven […]
More than 30 million UK fans are preparing to the FIFA World Cup 2026, but for many the real drama won’t be on the pitch, it’ll be the loading screen. Data from Uswitch reveals a stark broadband divide across the UK – which could decide whether fans see the winning goal in real time, or hear […]
British sports fans are being caught in a costly ‘bundle blindspot’ – risking overpayment of more than £400 a year on broadband and TV bundles because they wrongly believe they need to stick with their current provider for their sporting fixes. With the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup reaching their conclusions imminently, […]
The broadband price rises this April triggered a mass exodus of broadband customers, with households ditching their providers in record numbers to escape the rising cost of living. Research from Uswitch reveals one in five broadband customers either moved to a new provider ahead of the price rises or intend to do so in the […]
Particle6, the AI-powered production company and creative studio founded by Tilly Norwood creator Eline van der Velden, has confirmed that it has recruited experienced, multi-disciplinary brand designer Sarina Da Costa Gomez as its first Executive Creative Director. She immediately becomes part of the senior leadership team driving the business, which also includes CEO van der […]
Price rises for broadband and mobile customers are set to hit 18 million UK wallets from March 31st, according to new analysis by Uswitch. But by acting now, millions of consumers can beat these price rises by switching suppliers before the hikes take effect. The spring price increases are expected to add an average of […]
During February half term in the UK, household demand for WiFi is set to peak, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) of parents reporting their family’s time online increases during the school holidays. Experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are issuing a warning to families that connection issues during busy periods […]
Sky has announced that annual price increases will occur this April for broadband and TV customers taking out a contract from today (February 4th). Sky broadband customers will see a hike of £3 to their monthly bills, whilst Sky’s pay-TV services will be subject to a £1 increase per month for the Sky Cinema channel […]
Millions of UK households are facing telco price rises up to four times the rate of inflation this April, as the industry marks one year since the launch of Ofcom’s ‘pounds and pence’ pricing rules. Analysis from Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, reveals that while inflation currently sits at 3.2 per cent, some mobile […]