Virgin Media fined £28 million for obstructing customers from cancelling contracts Wednesday, July 8, 2026 virginmedia ofcom fine customerservice cancellation broadband regulation consumerrights telecom complaint Virgin Media has been fined £28 million by telecommunications regulator Ofcom following an investigation into the company’s systematic efforts to hinder customers from cancelling their contracts. The probe revealed that … Read More
UK Government Confirms Freeview License Expiry Date, Leaving 13.6 Million Viewers Uncertain Friday, June 5, 2026 freeview television terrestrial digital broadcasting broadband dmc ukgovernment streaming rural The UK government has officially confirmed that Freeview services—the primary television platform for 13.6 million households—are guaranteed only until 2034. Beyond this date, there is currently no decision on whether … Read More
Gloucester Named UK’s Best City for Remote Working Saturday, April 4, 2026 gloucester remotework entrepreneurship broadband countryside startups coworking housing history wildlife Gloucester has been crowned the UK’s top city for remote working, thanks to its affordable housing, appealing city centre, and easy access to beautiful countryside for relaxing midday breaks. A comprehensive study by payment … Read More
Martin Lewis Warns of Bigger Bill Increases Despite New Telecom Rules Monday, February 16, 2026 martinlewis pricehikes telecoms broadband mobile consumerrights transparency ofcom socialtariffs sky Consumer advocate Martin Lewis has raised concerns about families facing unexpected price increases on their broadband and mobile bills, despite new industry rules aimed at improving transparency. Speaking on his BBC podcast, … Read More
Seven Gloucestershire Areas Now Connected to Full Fibre Broadband, but Upgrades Aren’t Automatic Thursday, December 4, 2025 openreach broadband fullfibre gloucestershire connectivity projectgigabit gigabit sustainability infrastructure digitaltransformation Residents in seven Gloucestershire communities could be missing out on improved broadband services, Openreach has warned. Full fibre broadband has recently been rolled out to properties in Staunton & Corse, Hethelpit … Read More
Seven Gloucestershire Areas Now Connected to Full Fibre Broadband But Upgrades Require Action Thursday, December 4, 2025 fullfibre broadband openreach gloucestershire projectgigabit internet connectivity sustainability digitaltransformation technology Residents in seven Gloucestershire communities could be missing out on improved broadband services, warns Openreach. Full Fibre broadband has been delivered to properties in Staunton & Corse, Hethelpit Cross, The Heath, … Read More