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.
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October 1, 2026
A standard boiler service costs roughly £80 to £120 in 2026. Here’s why skipping it can cost far more, and three checks worth making before you book.
October 1, 2026
Garden office WiFi drops out for a simple reason: distance. Here’s which fix actually matches yours, from a £60 powerline adapter to a buried cable.
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.
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October 1, 2026
Ofcom is investigating two number suppliers over possible misuse of phone numbers. Here is what that means for scam calls on your mobile and how to report and block them.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone has announced a 5G social tariff from £11 a month. Here is who it may suit, what is still unconfirmed and what to check first.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone is offering a £100 bill credit to new SIM only switchers until 14 October 2026. Here is who qualifies, who is shut out and how to check it is worth having.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom has blocked an Openreach commercial offer for the first time ever, confirming its decision on 28 September. Here’s what it means, and does not mean, for your bill.
September 28, 2026
86 London mobile sites are already off-air this year, with close to 100 expected by December. Planning rules, not network faults, are the cause.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom’s new rules on scam text messages won’t fully apply until 2027. Here’s what changes, when, and the free habits that protect you until then.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom made BT fix how it protects vulnerable and telecare customers during the digital landline switch. Here’s what changed and what your rights are.
September 25, 2026
OnePlus left the UK and Europe in July 2026. Here’s what it means for your phone, the limit on its update promise, and whether leftover stock is worth buying.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom says triple-play switchers could save around £100 a year. Here’s how to check if you’re in or out of contract, and what to do next.
October 1, 2026
Ofcom is investigating two number suppliers over possible misuse of phone numbers. Here is what that means for scam calls on your mobile and how to report and block them.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone has announced a 5G social tariff from £11 a month. Here is who it may suit, what is still unconfirmed and what to check first.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone is offering a £100 bill credit to new SIM only switchers until 14 October 2026. Here is who qualifies, who is shut out and how to check it is worth having.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom has blocked an Openreach commercial offer for the first time ever, confirming its decision on 28 September. Here’s what it means, and does not mean, for your bill.
September 28, 2026
86 London mobile sites are already off-air this year, with close to 100 expected by December. Planning rules, not network faults, are the cause.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom’s new rules on scam text messages won’t fully apply until 2027. Here’s what changes, when, and the free habits that protect you until then.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom made BT fix how it protects vulnerable and telecare customers during the digital landline switch. Here’s what changed and what your rights are.
September 25, 2026
OnePlus left the UK and Europe in July 2026. Here’s what it means for your phone, the limit on its update promise, and whether leftover stock is worth buying.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom says triple-play switchers could save around £100 a year. Here’s how to check if you’re in or out of contract, and what to do next.
September 24, 2026
HMRC has scrapped self-serve working from home tax relief from April 2026. Here’s what it means for broadband tax relief, backdated claims, and employer cover.
September 23, 2026
A think tank has suggested scrapping the £180 TV licence and adding an £11 a month broadband levy to home internet bills instead. Nothing has been decided yet. Here’s what’s being proposed and what it could mean for your bills.
September 23, 2026
Analysts expect the January price cap to rise around 9% to £1,872. Here’s what’s driving the increase, and three checks worth making before winter.
September 18, 2026
Ofcom has launched a new Consumer Hub with money-saving advice for mobile, broadband and TV customers. Here’s what it covers and the quick checks worth doing today.
September 18, 2026
A new full fibre network called DIGI is offering rolling monthly contracts with no mid-contract price rise. Here’s what it costs, where it reaches, and what to check before you switch.
September 17, 2026
Apple’s first folding phone lands in the UK from 23 October, starting at £1,999. Here’s what the iPhone Duo actually offers over a regular iPhone, and whether it’s worth the price.
September 17, 2026
Around 1.5 million UK phone lines still hadn’t migrated off the old analogue network as of July 2026. Here’s how keeping your landline number actually works, whether you’re switching provider or moving to a digital line.
September 16, 2026
NCSC has warned that vulnerable, unpatched routers are being hijacked for cyber attacks. Here’s how to check your own broadband router security in five minutes, and when switching provider gets you a safer one.
September 15, 2026
Vodafone SuperMobile is a paid 5G upgrade launched in September 2026, with a guaranteed minimum speed. Here’s what it costs and whether it’s worth adding.
September 10, 2026
A new global study ranks the UK 46th of 234 markets for mobile data price. Here’s why, and 3 checks to see whether your own SIM is actually competitive.
September 10, 2026
A voluntary Telecoms Consumer Charter now covers mobile contracts too. Here’s what it actually promises, and what still isn’t guaranteed.