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Parents’ grip slipping on youngest children as four-year-olds surf internet unsupervised
The age a child starts using the internet unsupervised has slipped from 11 and a half to just four and a half years[1] More than a third (36%) of parents …
Phil Glenister stars in Uswitch’s first ever broadband advert
Two new TV adverts launch in the New Year including Uswitch’s first broadband campaign, supported by social, YouTube and email British actor Phil Glenister, best known for his role in …
Telly over turkey: ‘Traditional’ Christmas day features five hours of films and TV
Families will spend almost five hours[1] in front of the telly on Christmas Day and a fifth (20%) will keep the box on while eating their turkey[2] More people will …
Uswitch comments on latest Ofcom telecoms complaints data
Commenting on the latest telecoms customer complaints data from Ofcom, Ewan Taylor Gibson, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com says: “Ofcom’s complaints data will no doubt resonate with customers of those companies …
Uswitch comments on EE landline price increase
Commenting on the news that EE has increased its line rental price to £17.50 per month for new customers and existing customers taking out new contracts, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, …
Uswitch comments on new Sky Q box
Following the launch of the new Sky Q box today, Ewan Taylor Gibson, TV expert at Uswitch.com says: “The TV market is more competitive than ever. Cheap streaming deals and …
Rising broadband prices leave loyal customers paying an extra £61 million per month
Broadband and home phone prices have snuck up an inflation-busting 40% since 2011, leaving those who’ve stayed loyal out of pocket[1] Customers who have stayed loyal to their provider could …
Uswitch comments on Virgin Media fibre broadband speeds increase
Commenting on the news that Virgin Media will now deliver broadband speeds of between 70 Mbps and 200 Mbps through its fibre optic network, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, …
Uswitch comments on BT’s plan to deliver Britain’s digital future
Following BT’s Delivering Britain’s Digital Future conference in London this morning, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Terrible speeds can isolate people …