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Uswitch comments on ofcom’s green light for super-fast broadband on planes and boats
Commenting on the news that Ofcom has given the green light for super-fast broadband for passengers on planes and boats Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says:“Whether you see going without …
Uswitch welcomes TalkTalk’s move to tackle nuisance calls for free
Commenting on the news that TalkTalk today becomes the first and only provider to offer all privacy calling features free of charge, Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The landline may be …
UK consumers can enjoy the most competitive telecoms plans but are enough enjoying the benefits?
Commenting on Ofcom’s report that UK communications deals are cheaper than in other major countries, Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This report is great news. With many of …
Not a single UK city is ‘super-fast’ for broadband yet
Fastest urban area for broadband speeds, Telford, averages 23Mbps – still short of the Government’s 24Mbps super-fast target[1] More than a quarter (27%) of British broadband users have speeds under …
Annual statements for broadband and mobiles could save brits over £2 billion a year
Annual statements would encourage 39% of mobile and 40% of broadband users to shop around for better deals[1] – potentially saving 16 million Brits (33%) almost £260 a year[2] Nearly …
TalkTalk offers low cost broadband without landline calls
Commenting on TalkTalk’s new £2.50 unlimited broadband, which comes without any landline calls included, Adam Kirby, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This deal could be just what savvy consumers are …
Ofcom CEO challenges communications industry to deliver on switching
Commenting on Ofcom’s event, Consumers and Citizens in the Communications Sector, and the watchdog’s proposed changes to the switching process, Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Remove barriers to switching …
Ofcom’s plans to make the switching process easier are a long overdue victory for consumers
Commenting on Ofcom’s announcement that broadband and landline switching will become a recipient-led process, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This announcement is a long overdue victory for consumers …
Ofcom proposes measures to encourage competition
Commenting on Ofcom’s proposals for new prices for landline and broadband services, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Any measures that encourage stiffer competition in the market are most …