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 […]

O2 has confirmed that it will invest £700 million (€596.4m) into its mobile network in 2026, helping deliver a faster, more reliable and resilient connectivity experience for customers across the UK. Comprehensive investment will support a programme of upgrades across the country, including the installation of more small cells and masts, the transfer and subsequent […]

SpaceX’s Starlink broadband system has completed its 1st Generation deployment of Direct-to-Cellular satellites. It has launched more than 650 craft over the past 18 months and says that 12 million people have been served with emergency connectivity. Posting in social media, SpaceX said it is “live or partnered” in more than eight countries across five […]

Telefónica has reported a net loss of €4.318 billion for 2025, as the Spanish telco absorbed the accounting impact of disposals in Latin America, asset writedowns and the cost of a large-scale redundancy programme in Spain. The loss marks a sharp deterioration from the €49 million deficit recorded in 2024 and represents the company’s second-largest […]

The government says it is committed to supporting a UK broadcasting landscape that can continue to succeed as technologies develop and the way audiences watch television changes. Electronic programme guides (EPGs) – the on-screen menus integrated into TVs, set-top boxes and apps – remain an important way for viewers to find and access content, and […]

Ofcom has published the Q3 2025 figures for complaints the media regulator has received about the UK’s major providers of mobile, broadband and pay-TV services. Covering quarter from July to September 2025, the figures show that complaints remained similar to the previous quarter – with complaints about broadband, landline, mobile and pay-TV all staying at […]

Ofcom has  approved Telefónica UK’s (VMO2) request to vary its licence to allow it to provide satellite connectivity to standard smartphones in the UK. This is the first licence variation of its kind to be approved by Ofcom. The media regulator has also made the final regulations to support the rollout of new services powered […]

Data reveals that while in-game advertising during the Six Nations has delivered a considerable increase in online engagement for brands, the audience reaction hasn’t always been as positive. According to research from adtech firm Quantcast measuring engagement across the open internet, Samsung recorded a 13 per cent increase in engagement, while Virgin Atlantic saw an […]

ITV is set to trial in-game ‘picture-in-picture ads’ for the first time during the opening fixture of the Six Nations Championship on February 5th when France takes on Ireland at Stade de France. The UK commercial broadcaster’s new rights deal includes the option to air two split-screen adverts before a scrum is set (one in […]

Over 1.6 million customers have switched landline or broadband provider using One Touch Switch process since it launched a year ago, reports media regulator Ofcom. One Touch Switch allows simple switching for broadband and landline customers, regardless of which network they are with. Under a ‘one touch’ process, customers now only have to contact their […]