August 21, 2026
CityFibre broadband prices depend entirely on which retailer you choose. Here’s what Vodafone, TalkTalk and Zen actually charge, and how to check if it’s available on your street.
Guides
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August 21, 2026
Wondering when to turn heating on this year? Here’s the temperature to watch, what waiting too long costs, and how to keep bills down once you do.
August 21, 2026
A practical guide to picking the right mobile phone and tariff for an elderly relative, from big-button handsets to overlooked social tariffs that can cut the monthly bill.
August 21, 2026
Setting up broadband parental controls takes about ten minutes. Here’s how to do it, what each provider offers, and where the gaps still are.
August 20, 2026
A National Audit Office report found Ofcom’s protections for vulnerable broadband customers aren’t landing as intended. Here’s what you’re actually entitled to, and how to claim it.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about a signal booster for weak mobile signal at home? Here’s what Ofcom actually allows in the UK, the risks of getting it wrong, and the free fixes worth trying first.
August 20, 2026
British Gas has brought back the two year tariff for the first time in years, with a built in price drop if the cap falls. Here’s what it actually means for your bill.
August 20, 2026
Own a tablet, laptop or smartwatch that’s been piggybacking off your phone’s hotspot? A data only SIM gives it its own connection, without locking you into another 24 month contract.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about switching to Hyperoptic broadband? Here’s what it costs, how contracts work and where the full fibre network reaches in 2026, checked against the latest figures.
News
August 21, 2026
New FCA phone finance rules for Buy Now Pay Later apps took effect on 15 July 2026. Here’s what changed for handset buyers, and what your network contract still covers.
August 21, 2026
EE just launched Fast Lane, a paid 5G add-on that promises priority speed when the network’s busy. Here’s what it costs, who actually needs it, and cheaper ways to get a reliable connection.
August 21, 2026
The Warm Home Discount is back for winter 2026/27, worth £150 to eligible households. Here’s who qualifies, the key date, and how to avoid missing it.
August 20, 2026
Ookla’s H1 2026 data names the fastest broadband provider in the UK, though a rival study disagrees. Here’s what the numbers actually mean for your own speed.
August 20, 2026
Meter reading day is back before October’s price cap change. Submitting a reading now could help make sure your bill splits fairly between the old and new rates, whatever Ofgem announces by 26 August 2026.
August 19, 2026
The government confirmed tougher energy ombudsman powers on 17 June 2026, including fines for suppliers that ignore a ruling and faster decisions. Here’s what actually changed, and what didn’t.
August 19, 2026
Fairphone 6 Plus launched in the UK on 18 August 2026 at £569, built around user repairs and updates through to 2033. Here’s whether the long-term maths actually works out.
August 19, 2026
Ofgem confirmed a record £250 million through its energy redress scheme in August 2026, funded by supplier penalties. Here’s where the money comes from, what it pays for, and how to get help.
August 19, 2026
Ofcom’s new discussion paper takes on patchy train phone signal, backed by a legally binding £11bn network investment and a rail fibre project. Here’s what’s actually changing, and when.
August 21, 2026
CityFibre broadband prices depend entirely on which retailer you choose. Here’s what Vodafone, TalkTalk and Zen actually charge, and how to check if it’s available on your street.
August 21, 2026
Wondering when to turn heating on this year? Here’s the temperature to watch, what waiting too long costs, and how to keep bills down once you do.
August 21, 2026
A practical guide to picking the right mobile phone and tariff for an elderly relative, from big-button handsets to overlooked social tariffs that can cut the monthly bill.
August 21, 2026
Setting up broadband parental controls takes about ten minutes. Here’s how to do it, what each provider offers, and where the gaps still are.
August 20, 2026
A National Audit Office report found Ofcom’s protections for vulnerable broadband customers aren’t landing as intended. Here’s what you’re actually entitled to, and how to claim it.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about a signal booster for weak mobile signal at home? Here’s what Ofcom actually allows in the UK, the risks of getting it wrong, and the free fixes worth trying first.
August 20, 2026
British Gas has brought back the two year tariff for the first time in years, with a built in price drop if the cap falls. Here’s what it actually means for your bill.
August 20, 2026
Own a tablet, laptop or smartwatch that’s been piggybacking off your phone’s hotspot? A data only SIM gives it its own connection, without locking you into another 24 month contract.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about switching to Hyperoptic broadband? Here’s what it costs, how contracts work and where the full fibre network reaches in 2026, checked against the latest figures.
August 19, 2026
Fast, symmetrical speeds and wide coverage from blending several networks, but the price steps up after 6 months and rises again every March. Here’s the maths, checked August 2026.
August 18, 2026
Folding phones look brilliant but cost well over £1,500. Here’s what actually matters before you spend that much on one, and who they genuinely suit.
August 18, 2026
Bad wifi is often about where your router sits, not your broadband speed. Here’s how to place it properly and avoid the dead spots in your home.
August 18, 2026
If you’re in credit when you switch energy supplier, that money is legally yours. Here’s how the refund works, and what to do if it doesn’t arrive.
August 18, 2026
Many pensioners qualify for cheap broadband through Pension Credit but never claim it. Here’s how social tariffs work, and how much you could save.
August 18, 2026
Great British Energy sounds like a household supplier, but it isn’t one and you can’t switch to it. Here’s what it actually is, and how to cut your bill instead.
August 17, 2026
Ofcom cut the wait before you can escalate a broadband complaint from 8 weeks to 6. Here’s how the broadband ombudsman works, which scheme covers your provider, and how to escalate faster.
August 17, 2026
24 months isn’t the only broadband contract length on offer. Here’s why longer deals cost less upfront, what the catch is, and when a shorter term actually pays off.
August 17, 2026
Some energy suppliers pay both you and a friend when you refer them. Here’s roughly how much you can expect, which suppliers offer it, and the catches worth knowing first.
August 17, 2026
Dual SIM phones let you run two numbers on one handset, usually via eSIM. Here’s how it works, why people use it, and what to check before you set one up.
August 17, 2026
Most home working broadband advice obsesses over download speed. Here’s why upload speed matters more for video calls, and how much you actually need.