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Virgin announces first ‘quad-play’ bundles
Commenting on the launch of Virgin Media’s flexible new bundles which include superfast broadband, mobile SIM, TV and home phone, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Virgin is already …
The only way is slow: Wheatley Road in Essex &Erw Fawr in Wales are Britain’s worst streets for broadband
Britain’s two slowest streets for broadband have average speeds of 0.60Mbps – 96 times slower than the fastest street and 30 times slower than the UK average speed (17.8Mbps)[1] Essex …
Over three million British families have found their young children looking at unsuitable material online
Over three million (42%) families in the UK have found their children looking at violent, sexually explicit, upsetting or inappropriate content on the internet[1] – the average age their kids …
Uswitch comments on UK overtaking other EU countries for superfast broadband coverage and take-up
Commenting on today’s announcement by Ofcom that the UK now has the highest take-up and coverage of superfast broadband among leading EU economies, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “It’s heartening to …
Uswitch.com reacts to Virgin ‘supercharging’ its broadband speeds
Commenting on the news that Virgin Media will now deliver broadband speeds of between 50 Mbps and 152 Mbps through its fibre optic network, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, …
Box set bonanza: Brits skip meals to catch up on their favourite TV
Almost a quarter (24%) of Brits have skipped meals or forgotten to eat because they were so hooked on watching their favourite box sets[1] Almost a quarter (23%) said their …
Ofcom reveals good news for telecoms customers but challenges for the future
Commenting on Ofcom’s Consumer Experience Report into quality, value and customer service in the telecoms sector, Adam Kirby, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Brits are paying less for their mobiles, …
Uswitch.com broadband awards 2014: Virgin Media voted best provider
The results of the Uswitch.com Broadband Awards are in, revealing what Britons really think of their broadband providers – from speeds and reliability, to customer service and support. The winners, …
Ofcom gives consumers greater protection from mid-contract price rises
Commenting on the news from Ofcom that as of tomorrow consumers will be able to exit their landline, broadband or mobile contract without penalty if their provider hikes bills, Ernest Doku, …