Broadband

On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Devolo's BE6500 mesh system starts with a single device, and can be built up into a full system to cover large homes

Devolo BE6500 review: an affordable upgrade for struggling home WiFi

Scottish broadband users have been urged to support a petition for fairer pricing

Scots warned over £48 broadband bill increases

Use a speed checker if your pet is frustrated by the slowness with which amusing human memes appear on screen (Picture: Adobe)

Are you getting the best out of your broadband?

Broadband for a fiver? This student-focused deal can cut down one of the most stressful bills

Thisstudent broadband deal works out at £5 each when housemates share

Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

The overlooked broadband date that could be costing you £452

Households are being urged to check their broadband bills, as staying on the same deal too long could cost hundreds of pounds a year.

Broadband mistake could cost you £452 a year

Are you overpaying for your broadband service?

Broadband ‘two-year rule’ could save you £452 a year

There are an estimated 16 million out of contract mobile phone agreements out there (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Martyn James: Your big guide to saving some money

Super fast broadband could be much cheaper than you think

How to find super fast broadband deals from just £12 per month

Vodafone’s new broadband deal is tempting enough - but with a £150 welcome gift, it becomes a great offer

Vodafone is offering eligible customers £150 to switch their broadband

TV chef Rustie Lee has partnered with the broadband provider Community Fibre to raise awareness of the landline switch off

Half of landline users unaware of national switch-off deadline looming

Free money is on offer for customers who switch to a different broadband provider - we look at the best giveaways

These broadband firms will give you up to £165 to switch providers

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The one household bill that costs less than it did 10 years ago

Aerial view of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan

Passengers on West Highland Line to benefit from satellite internet

Finding the customer service number is often just the start of the frustration for phone contract customers (Picture: Adobe)

How do I get my phone company to talk to me?

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

Overcrowded beaches were also acknowledged for stopping people enjoying the perfect summer.

One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations

The new Giffgaff deal runs for a limited time - but it could save you £180

Giffgaff cuts unlimited data SIM by £180 with no long contract

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Rural businesses deserve fast, reliable connectivity

Richard Stein and Sally Lovell who have decided to put their home, Harbour Island, off the coast of Argyll, up for sale.

“We’re selling our magical 9.7 acre Scottish island for £1.25m”

Edinburgh’s PureLiFi agrees deal to ‘revolutionise’ gigabit broadband

It makes sense to renegotiate any contracts with wiggle room before new prices kick in (Picture: Adobe)

It’s awful April, so here’s how to beat the bill rises

Vodafone Business has a transparent pricing system, which makes it easier for businesses to stay on top of their bills

Vodafone Business half-price broadband ends March 4

Nous scans the market for you, switches you to a cheaper rate, and then keeps an eye on pricing

AI tool claims to slash energy and broadband bills with less hassle

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

Cheaper broadband is within reach for businesses - with this offer from Vodafone Business

Vodafone Business broadband deal cuts prices in half for 12 months

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

Energy bills can be bundled in with other bills and made much cheaper

This UK bill-bundling service offers up to £150 just for switching

Scotland’s rural voice says politicians need to focus on better broadband, public transport and housing.

Exclusive Majority of Scots believe politicians do not understand rural Scotland

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

Families could cut their annual bills by as much as £300 simply by switching provider

Experts say broadband should cost under £30 a month

Feeling the strain: a helpful broadband genie could be the answer to cutting your monthly bills.

This broadband tool helped me find two of the best UK deals today

Openreach has named 94 more UK areas where traditional copper broadband and landline services will be phased out (Photo: Pexels)

The 94 areas where 'traditional' broadband services will stop working

Brits would most like AI to take control of doing the weekly shop, planning meals and sending birthday messages

The top 20 things Brits would use AI for, research reveals

Families could cut their annual bills by as much as £300 simply by switching provider

Ad Feature How switching broadband could save your family £300 a YEAR

The public rollout will be tightly managed

Ad Feature Olilo launches multi-gig broadband across the UK - for techies

(L to R): Andy Hepburn, chief operating officer, GoFibre; Ailsa Young, investment director of innovation, Scottish National Investment Bank; Mike Ferguson, managing director, Forfar Indoor Sports; Neil Conaghan, chief executive, GoFibre. Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia

The rural areas of Scotland to get full-fibre broadband thanks to £125m funding

The trick to finding a cheap phone deal on Sky. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Sky offers hidden deals but you will never find them on the website

Cox Communications in billion dollar Charter Communications merger

Tech expert reveals how to slash your broadband bill

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

Cox Communications in billion dollar Charter Communications merger

The money-saving trick to getting cheaper broadband
Sky, EE, YouFibre and GoFibre are all offering cashback for switching – even if you’re still locked into a contract.

Broadband providers want YOUR business - so weigh up their deals carefully.

Sky vs BT broadband: Full Fibre price and speed guide 2025

It’s always worth shopping around for the best broadband deals

Plusnet full fibre broadband now from just £24.99

The broadband wars are hotting up this summer

EE will pay you for switch broadband in new ultrafast deal

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Full list of new Openreach exchange areas - what it means for bills

Millions of Sky broadband and TV customers will see their bills increase from April (Photo: Adobe)

Sky launches ‘cheapest broadband price ever’ – check your deal now

A new study by mobile network giffgaff found that 70% of respondents admit connectivity issues affect their daily routine

The wacky tactics Brits use to banish Wi-Fi woes

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes and how to avoid them

Bills going up in April will stretch household budgets even further

Why Tuesday is 'April Cruel Day' as 'devastating' bill hikes hit Derek Mitchell

Energy bills will be going up very soon - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with Utility Warehouse

How bundling energy, broadband and insurance can stabilise your bills

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with UW

Ultimate consumer hack: how bundling household bills can save money

Your mobile phone bill is likely to rise next month – but if you are out of contract you could land a much better deal (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

April can be the cruellest month for your finances

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Household bills could increase by 17% - but you can avoid the hikes

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