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11 million Brits hit by broadband outages in the last year costing the economy £1.3 billion
Broadband outages hitting UK’s home workers have cost the economy £1.3 billion over the past year, according to the annual outages report from Uswitch.com, the...
Uswitch comments on the plan agreed by telecom providers and the Government to help struggling consumers
Justina Miltienyte, Head of Policy at Uswitch.com, comments: “Communication services are essential to daily life, so this coordinated response from providers and the Government...
Watts cooking? Barbecues, hot tubs and lawn mowers behind £12 million a week energy bills as Brits take to their garden
Britons are poised to spend almost £12 million a week powering garden gadgets this summer[1], with energy guzzling hot tubs the most expensive to run, according...
Uswitch comments on Ofgem's direct debit limit announcement
Ofgem is right to stop suppliers from using customers' money like an interest-free credit card. These are sensible proposals, and...
Uswitch comments on the upcoming launch of Paramount+ in the UK
Nick Baker, TV and streaming expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Paramount Plus officially lands in the UK this week, hoping to win over the hearts of TV buffs looking for a change...
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s new rules on short and simple contract details
Today Ofcom has implemented new rules on short and simple contract details, which includes new guidance on how providers should break down pricing for consumers. Uswitch has...
Uswitch offers advice on how to keep your tech cool during the UK heatwave
With a heatwave on its way to the UK tomorrow, spirits are high and pub gardens are filling up. Friday temperatures are due to hit 34 degrees in some areas of the UK, which will be...
Uswitch offers advice on how to help your tech survive the festival season
Thousands of music fans will descend on Glastonbury next week as the world’s most famous festival returns for the first time since 2019. And with the four-day event bigger than ever, getting tech-ready...
Why did my bills have to rocket, man? Sir Elton's power bill soars to £77,000 a year amid energy crisis
The power bill at Sir Elton John’s £6 million mansion has rocketed to £77,000 a year due to the energy crisis. The Rocket Man singer’s 3,000-square-metre property puts him...
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's new rules for stronger protection for essential phone boxes
Justina Miltienyte, head of policy at Uswitch.com, said: “While many communities feel a strong nostalgic attachment to the traditional red phone box, it’s easy to overlook that they...
Uswitch comments on the new Apple updates following the WWDC event stream
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The release of iOS 16 promises the ability to customise the phone’s lock screen to an incredible degree, allowing...
Left in the dark on energy use: 20 million households pay their supplier monthly but less than half get a bill every month
Seven in ten households — 20 million homes — pay for their energy monthly, but only four in ten (43%) receive a bill from their supplier every month, leaving consumers without...