October 21, 2026
What happens on the day, why installs get delayed and what to sort out first. A plain guide to business broadband installation, based on what Openreach says on its own pages.
Guides
Guides
October 19, 2026
Your business landline is moving to digital by January 2027, and alarms, card machines and lifts may be tied to it. Here is what GOV.UK says and three checks to make first.
October 19, 2026
Business broadband plans can offer more than a home plan, but only if the contract says so. Here is what Ofcom says about service levels, extras and home tariffs, and three checks before you choose.
October 16, 2026
A leased line and business fibre are not the same thing. Here is how they differ, what Openreach and Ofcom say, and what to ask before you sign.
October 13, 2026
The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is how a time of use tariff works, who it might suit and what to check before you switch.
October 12, 2026
Which? says paying more than £28 a month for a typical full fibre deal probably costs more than it needs to. Here is how to work out your own broadband cost before you renew.
October 12, 2026
Business broadband customers get more protection than many expect. Here is what Ofcom’s rules say on contracts, switching and service levels, and what to check before you sign.
October 12, 2026
Cornwall Insight says business energy costs for a large site are up around 25% since February. Here is what is behind it, who gets support, and what to check before you renew.
October 1, 2026
Extra energy disconnection protections apply from 1 October to 31 March. Here is who is covered, what suppliers must offer first and where to get help.
News
October 21, 2026
Energy UK says electricity costs around four times as much as gas per unit. Here is what the spark gap is, what it proposes to change, and what it means for your bill today.
October 20, 2026
Ofgem wants to bring back a charge on suppliers who win switching customers. Martin Lewis calls it a switching penalty that could make cheap fixes a lot less cheap this winter.
October 20, 2026
Everton Football Club has launched a SIM only service with three plans from £15 a month. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 20, 2026
A Virgin Media customer was billed for months after switching broadband. Here is how to check your final broadband bill and what Ofcom’s rules say.
October 19, 2026
iPhone Duo pre-orders are open and Vodafone and EE have started to say how they will sell it. Here is what they have said about the iPhone Duo contract and what to check first.
October 16, 2026
Three’s own page listed home broadband at £18 a month on 16 October, including a £5 Direct Debit discount, with rises each April. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 15, 2026
EDF business energy research says 74% of UK firms find energy harder to manage. Here is what it found and what to check on your own contract.
October 15, 2026
Honest Mobile cuts its SIM prices the longer you stay. Here is how the 30% loyalty discount works, what the Smart SIM costs, and what to check before you sign up.
October 14, 2026
A new Opensignal study compares Starlink vs 5G home broadband across 14 European markets. Here’s what it says about speed, reliability and what to check at your address.
October 21, 2026
What happens on the day, why installs get delayed and what to sort out first. A plain guide to business broadband installation, based on what Openreach says on its own pages.
October 19, 2026
Your business landline is moving to digital by January 2027, and alarms, card machines and lifts may be tied to it. Here is what GOV.UK says and three checks to make first.
October 19, 2026
Business broadband plans can offer more than a home plan, but only if the contract says so. Here is what Ofcom says about service levels, extras and home tariffs, and three checks before you choose.
October 16, 2026
A leased line and business fibre are not the same thing. Here is how they differ, what Openreach and Ofcom say, and what to ask before you sign.
October 13, 2026
The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is how a time of use tariff works, who it might suit and what to check before you switch.
October 12, 2026
Which? says paying more than £28 a month for a typical full fibre deal probably costs more than it needs to. Here is how to work out your own broadband cost before you renew.
October 12, 2026
Business broadband customers get more protection than many expect. Here is what Ofcom’s rules say on contracts, switching and service levels, and what to check before you sign.
October 12, 2026
Cornwall Insight says business energy costs for a large site are up around 25% since February. Here is what is behind it, who gets support, and what to check before you renew.
October 1, 2026
Extra energy disconnection protections apply from 1 October to 31 March. Here is who is covered, what suppliers must offer first and where to get help.
September 29, 2026
Ofcom says your provider must warn you before your minimum term ends. Here is what the alert must say and what to do with it.
September 29, 2026
A longer phone contract lowers the monthly bill but can raise the total. Here is how to compare 24 and 36 months fairly.
September 29, 2026
Powerline adapters send your broadband through the mains wiring. Here is when they beat a Wi-Fi extender and what to check before you buy.
September 29, 2026
A typical fridge freezer costs roughly £65 to £75 a year to run. Here is how to check yours on the energy label and trim it.
September 29, 2026
Sharing your phone’s data as a mobile hotspot is handy, but it can drain an allowance fast. Here is what to check before you rely on it.
September 29, 2026
Upload speed decides how smooth your video calls and cloud backups feel. Here is what is typical, how to test yours and when full fibre helps.
September 29, 2026
Most air fryers cost roughly 20p to 60p an hour to run. Here is how to work out your own figure, and when the oven still wins.
September 28, 2026
Handing out your real WiFi password to every visitor is an easy habit to break. Here’s why a guest WiFi network matters and three steps to set one up.
September 28, 2026
Running a dishwasher costs roughly 20p to 40p a cycle at current price cap rates. Here’s what actually moves that figure, and three checks that keep it low.
September 25, 2026
Choosing between eSIM and a physical SIM for your next phone? Here’s how each works, which phones support both, and which one actually suits you.
September 25, 2026
Boiler cover can be worth it or a waste, depending on your boiler’s age and your own savings buffer. Here’s how to decide, without the sales pitch.