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RPI announcement lands Virgin Media and O2 customers with 8.8% bill increase
Richard Neudegg, Director of Regulation at Uswitch.com comments: “Virgin Media and O2 customers have woken to an early alarm call of an 8.8% price increase affecting their TV, broadband and mobile bills from April...
Air fryer best for cooking pancakes? What a load of crepe!
Air fryers have become a fixture in 11 million UK kitchens – but they aren’t the cheapest way to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, according to research from Uswitch.com...
Half of consumers believe we're past the worst of the energy crisis, with wholesale prices now at summer 2021 levels
Nearly half of households (47%) believe that the worst of the energy crisis is behind us[1], with four in ten (42%) feeling more optimistic about bills than this time last...
Plusnet, Tesco Mobile and Community Fibre win providers of the year in Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2024
Plusnet has landed Broadband Provider of the Year, with Tesco Mobile scooping Network of the Year in the Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2024, following a survey of more than 24,000...
I DECLARE ‘TANK’RUPTCY! Tropical fish are the priciest power pet, adding £385 a year to energy bills
It’s of'fish'ial… Fish are the priciest pet when it comes to energy bills – with tropical and marine tanks adding £385 a year to household costs due to...
Renters’ rights: broadband exit fees cost renters £290m
Nearly half of UK renters (47%) wish broadband contracts were better suited to their needs, according to a new study by Uswitch.com. Just over 4.6 million households live in the private rented sector in England, representing 19% of all households...
Back to work woes: 693 million train journeys affected by WI-FI issues
With one quarter (25%) of Brits saying that going back to work is giving them the January blues, commuting might not be helping - as despite 41% saying they rely on onboard train...
Uswitch mobiles expert Ru Bhihka comments on the launch of the OnePlus 12 Series:
“The new OnePlus 12 and 12R should really excite UK consumers, offering some seriously premium and innovative features at a lower price tag than most ‘flagship’ smartphone launches. Starting from £649...
Uswitch comments on updated price cap predictions from Cornwall Insight
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “The prospect of the price cap falling further than expected in April is positive, but it’s little comfort for...
Leaving the lights on causes the most household energy arguments, with families falling out more than once a week
Families argue about leaving the lights on in empty rooms more than once a week on average, as the high cost of gas and electricity continues to cause friction...
Uswitch responds to January’s consumer price index (CPI)
“As the majority of broadband and mobile providers base their annual price rises on December’s inflation rate plus an additional 3.9%, today’s figures show that UK consumers will likely pay out an estimated total of £85.5 million...
Phone-chilling weather: Uswitch tips to avoid getting a frosty reception from your tech as the temperature drops
With temperatures in the UK expected to drop as low as -7 degrees this week, Uswitch is warning consumers to check eight things to avoid disruption to their mobile...