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Ofcom politely asks ISPs not to raise broadband prices

Ryan Daws — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:52:24 +0000

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has given a polite notice to ISPs not to raise their broadband prices. Self-inflicted economic chaos aside, the UK is – like many countries – in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis. Inflation is expected to hit 11 percent in October and food inflation is at the highest rate ever recorded.... Read more »

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Ofcom announces ‘One Touch Switch’ to simplify changing broadband providers

Ryan Daws — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:54:54 +0000

Ofcom has announced a new “One Touch Switch” initiative to simplify the broadband switching process for consumers. Telecom providers are among the most notorious businesses for bumping out-of-contract prices for consumers. They are especially predatory on older customers who are less likely to seek better deals. Here’s just one example of a current package that... Read more »

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Broadband outages triple as almost 15M Brits suffer in the past year

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:08:38 +0000

Nearly 15 million Brits suffered a major broadband outage during a year when reliable connectivity has never proved to be so vital. Video meetings, checking in with loved ones, purchasing essentials, awkward virtual quizzes, getting help when needed, and keeping updated on the latest advice and developments all required a dependable internet connection. However, research... Read more »

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British mobile operators will be banned from selling locked phones

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:14:05 +0000

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has banned mobile operators from selling locked phones after December 2021. Locking mobiles to specific networks often causes confusion for consumers and prevents them from switching at the end of their contracts. Selina Chadha, Connectivity Director at Ofcom, said: “We know that lots of people can be put off from switching because... Read more »

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Nokia: Video is still the 5G ‘killer app’ for both consumers and enterprises

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:12:55 +0000

Research from Nokia suggests that improved video capabilities is still 5G’s killer application for both consumers and enterprises. We’re currently in the middle of a global pandemic and more people than ever are working from home and communicating with their loved ones remotely. Video calls have been vital for many during this period despite them... Read more »

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