August 17, 2026
On 14 August 2026 the UK’s emergency alert system was used for a genuine incident for the first time. Here’s how it actually works, and how to turn it off if you want to.
News
August 14, 2026
A new bill could ban mid-contract broadband and mobile price rises outright, after research found Ofcom’s own pounds-and-pence rule left most people worse off.
August 14, 2026
EE now lets a million Flex Pay customers swap their phone up to a year early. Here’s how early phone upgrade schemes actually work, and when they pay off.
August 14, 2026
A new bill could give leaseholders in flats the right to request gigabit broadband, with freeholders unable to unreasonably refuse. Here’s where it stands.
August 14, 2026
Ofcom’s new guidance tackles phone signal outages during a power cut, without setting a fixed number of backup hours. Here’s what it actually changes.
August 14, 2026
Full fibre coverage has just passed 85% of UK homes. Here’s how to check if it’s reached your street, and what to do whether it has or hasn’t.
August 14, 2026
Half-hourly settlement is rolling out to every UK home by October 2026. Here’s what actually changes, what doesn’t, and why it matters if you’re eyeing a smarter tariff.
August 13, 2026
Ofgem’s first detailed billing review found suppliers wrote off £172m for almost a million households. Here’s the rule behind it, and how to check your own bill.
August 13, 2026
AO.com just launched AO Mobile, its own SIM network on Vodafone’s infrastructure. Here’s what a retailer mobile network actually offers.
August 13, 2026
UK altnets keep getting bought and merged. Here’s what actually changes for existing customers, and what genuinely doesn’t.
August 13, 2026
Ofcom has provisionally blocked a new Openreach discount aimed at new full fibre customers. Here’s why, and what it actually means for your bill.
August 12, 2026
Ofcom wants clearer rules on reporting network security incidents. Here’s what your network outage rights actually cover today, from complaints to compensation.
August 12, 2026
Ofcom has confirmed a plan to share the 6GHz band between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, easing congestion in busy homes as compatible kit arrives. Here’s what the UK’s first-in-Europe approach actually means for your household.
August 12, 2026
Ofgem is consulting on letting smaller electricity suppliers skip some universal service rules while they focus on EV, heat pump and battery customers. Here’s what that could mean if you’re weighing up a switch.
August 12, 2026
DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payment rates and dates for 2026/27. Here’s who qualifies, when it lands, and the one simple check that stops you missing out.
August 11, 2026
O2 is wrapping up its 3G switch off across the UK through 2026, and older phones, tablets and telecare alarms could lose mobile data without warning. Here’s how to check you’re not affected.
August 11, 2026
Ofcom has confirmed Starlink broadband now meets the criteria for the UK’s 10Mbps Universal Service Obligation. Here’s what that means for rural households, and what Starlink actually costs.
August 10, 2026
If you’re on a communal or district heating system, new Ofgem rules now cover your pricing, billing and complaints. Here’s what changed and what to do if something goes wrong.
August 10, 2026
The Google Pixel 11 range lands in the UK on 12 August. Here’s what’s expected, whether to buy now or wait, and how to time your trade-in either way.
August 10, 2026
Smaller broadband altnets are under more financial pressure in 2026. Here’s what actually happens if your provider collapses, real past examples, and how to protect yourself.