Category: Telecoms
Vodafone launches £20 high speed, social broadband tariff
Vodafone has launched a new social broadband tariff with faster speeds to encourage people struggling with the cost of living to take up the help. The new plan, Fibre 2 Essentials, has been designed to offer more choice in the social tariff broadband market and meet the needs of busier households. Vodafone is promoting its social tariffs to pensioners,…
British online spending rose 2.5% in May
The amount we spent online rose 2.5% in May, the month of the Coronation. The value of e-commerce sales also climbed 6.7% year-on-year. Shoppers put aside inflation woes to enjoy the extra Bank Holiday and prepare for summer, says ParcelHero. Retail spending rose both on the High Street and online during May, new Office for…
Ofcom and UK’s biggest telecoms firms commit to recruit more women
Ofcom and the UK’s biggest telecoms companies have come together to sign a new pledge, committing to help get more women build technology careers across the industry. The telecoms sector has been historically male-dominated – particularly in more senior technology-based positions. But Ofcom and seven of the biggest companies in the sector – BT, Openreach,…
Virgin Media down again – no e-mail access
If you're trying to access your Virgin Media emails this morning and failing you are definitely not alone. The popular Internet Service Provider appears to be having some serious issues with users unable to access their private messages. The irritating gremlins appear to have begun last night and are still ongoing hours later, writes The…
3G Switch Off: Everything you need to know
3g network technology. Wireless mobile telecommunication service concept. Marketing website landing template. Vector stock illustration. Mobile experts reveal millions of people could soon be left without a mobile phone internet connection as Vodafone becomes the first network provider to switch off its 3G network this month. But how will this impact…
45% of UK businesses unprepared for ‘big landline switch off’ in 2025
A recent survey revealed that 62.1% of UK businesses are still using landlines within their company and 45% are unaware of BT’s looming Big Switch Off deadline. At the end of 2025, businesses will no longer be able to use landlines as Openreach by BT plans to move all UK phone lines from the traditional…
Simplified switching saving mobile customers time and money, claims Ofcom
More mobile customers are switching – and collectively saving millions of pounds a year – following changes that make it quicker and easier to switch provider, claims Ofcom Since the ‘text to switch’ process was introduced in 2019, people can change mobile provider by sending a free text. Customers are sent a code which they can…
EE offers free data for Coronation Weekend
UK phone network EE is zero-rating data across its mobile network for the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May, as the nation unites to celebrate the crowning of His Majesty. As the nation comes together over the Bank Holiday weekend, EE and BT Mobile customers will enjoy free data from 12…
Ofcom confirms telcos will no longer have to provide fax services
Farewell fax machine. Following its consultation last year, Ofcom is confirming that telecommunications providers will no longer have to provide fax services to their customers. The communication device - formally known as a facsimile machine - was a regular feature in offices and, to a lesser extent, homes. They worked by enabling users to send an…
O2 airport lounge for customers now open at Gatwick North
O2 has announced the opening of the O2 Roam Freely Lounge, a new airport lounge at Gatwick North which will be completely complimentary to all O2 and Virgin Media customers and up to three guests. Open everyday from 6am to 3pm until October, visitors will be able to help themselves to free drinks, snacks and…
