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Broadband provider news
The UK broadband market is changing fast. Providers are being bought and merged, smaller full fibre networks are joining forces, and familiar names are changing their prices and plans.
This page collects every article we have published about individual providers, newest first, with what each change means if you are a customer and whether now is a good moment to switch.
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Vodafone's £11 5G Social Tariff: What We Know Before Launch
Vodafone has announced 5G Broadband Essentials, a social tariff from £11 a month. It isn't on sale yet. What we know, who it's for and what to do now.
17 min read
BT and TalkTalk review: what happens after 19 October
The CMA reports on BT's TalkTalk deal by 19 October, then the Culture Secretary decides. The three possible outcomes, timings and what they mean for you.
21 min read
Vodafone TV explained: packages, prices and who can get it
Vodafone TV costs £10, £17 or £25.50 a month on a 24-month plan. See what's included, who can get it, price rises and what happens if you leave.
20 min read
EE TV is now BT TV: what changes for you, and what doesn't
EE TV becomes BT TV for BT Broadband customers on 15 October 2026. Your price, box and recordings stay the same. Here's what app users need to do.
19 min read
Leave Sky Broadband, Keep Sky TV: What to Do (2026)
Yes, you can leave Sky Broadband and keep Sky TV. Notice, exit fees, speeds and TV prices, plus what happens with Virgin, BT, TalkTalk and Vodafone TV.
28 min read
What to Do When Your Provider Is Bought by Another Company
What to do when your provider is bought by another: check your contract, keep records and choose whether to stay or switch with confidence today
7 min read
BT has bought TalkTalk: what it means for customers
BT bought TalkTalk out of administration on 5 October 2026. Nothing changes for customers today. What happens next, your rights, and whether to switch.
16 min read
TalkTalk is being sold: what customers should do, and not do
TalkTalk says sales of its consumer and wholesale arms will conclude imminently. What's confirmed, what's reported, and what customers should do now.
19 min read
Sky 1.6Gbps full fibre: who needs it, and the smart buy
Sky's 1.6Gbps full fibre starts from £38 a month, but most homes don't need it. Who does, what you'll really get over Wi-Fi, and the smarter buy.
17 min read
Rural Broadband: Fibre for 71,500, Starlink Trial for Farms
Project Gigabit fibre can now reach 71,500 rural premises across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Dorset and Somerset, while Lincolnshire trials Starlink on farms.
16 min read
London Just Got 8.5Gbps Broadband: Nobody Can Use It Yet, and That Is Fine
Community Fibre has connected London's first 8.5Gbps home. No road was dug up, the fibre was already there. What it costs, why it is 8.5 and not 10, and what it means for everyone else.
17 min read
toob's Investor Walks Away: What It Means If You Are a Customer
International Public Partnerships has written off most of its £24.1m stake in toob and handed its equity to debt holders. Your broadband is not at risk, and here is exactly why.
15 min read
Community Fibre Brings Back Mid-Contract Price Rises: What It Means for You
Community Fibre has reinstated its £3 April mid-contract rise for new customers, the third switch in twelve months. Why the price lock is a promotion not a policy, and what to check before you sign.
16 min read
iTalk, Three Weeks On: No Deal Yet, and the Date Customers Will Actually Hear By
An update to our iTalk guide. Three weeks into administration, no deal has been announced. Why that is normal, the statutory date by which the administrators must set out their plan, and what to do meanwhile.
15 min read
TalkTalk, September 2026: Three Customer Sales, One Bid, and What It Means for You
An update to our TalkTalk guide. Since July: 120,000 customers sold to Rise Fibre, 13,500 to Fleur, a £250m bid for the consumer business, and Octopus lined up for the network. What changes if you've had a letter.
16 min read
Virgin Media O2 Has to Find £600m: What It Means If You Are a Customer
Virgin Media O2's owners want £600m of cuts against £22.5bn of debt, and its CEO says the fibre build is in question. What that means for your service, your bill and your options.
17 min read
Virgin Media Is Closing Your Email: Your Deadline and What to Do
Virgin Media is closing ntlworld, blueyonder, virgin.net and virginmedia.com email and moving users to Junara. Your 45-day clock starts with your own letter. What to do, in order.
22 min read
iTalk Telecom in Administration: What Customers Should Do Now
iTalk is in administration. Your line is on Openreach, so switching works normally. Do not stop paying. Here is what it means for your contract, your number and any money you have paid.
24 min read
What the CMA Decision on nexfibre and Netomnia Means for Your Broadband
The CMA decides by 15 December 2026 whether Virgin Media's owners can buy Netomnia and YouFibre. What is frozen until then, what the rivals told the CMA, and what each outcome means.
25 min read
The UK Community Fibre Playbook: How a Village or Street Organises Its Own Full-Fibre Build
The gigabit voucher scheme closed to new projects on 31 August 2026. Here are the six routes a UK village can still take to full fibre, who pays, and which one you end up owning.
23 min read
Virgin Media Was Fined £28m for Making It Hard to Cancel. What It Means for You
Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for making cancellation hard. What it found, whether you are owed anything, and how to leave without phoning at all.
16 min read
Virgin Media Retention Deals 2026: How to Get One and When to Walk Away
Virgin Media retention deals: 85% of hagglers succeeded in MoneySavingExpert's January 2026 poll. The price cliff, the exit fees, and what to say.
22 min read
Who Owns Which UK Broadband Brand? Clear Guide
Who owns which UK broadband brand? Learn why brand ownership matters, what it means for switching, costs, installation and comparing deals by address.
7 min read
Is TalkTalk Being Sold? What It Means for Your Broadband
TalkTalk's consumer business is up for sale and 1.75 million households want to know what happens next. The verified position, your rights, and what actually happened to Shell and Post Office customers.
16 min read
Is Starlink Any Good for Rural UK Broadband in 2026?
Ofcom says Starlink now counts as a viable alternative to the 10 Mbps USO. Here is what UK users actually measure, what it really costs, and the free check to run first.
11 min read
Community Fibre Review UK Before You Switch
Community Fibre review UK: assess availability, full fibre speed, total contract cost, installation and switching before you choose a deal with confidence.
7 min read
YouFibre vs Zzoomm 2026: Which Full Fibre Altnet Should You Choose?
YouFibre vs Zzoomm compared for 2026. YouFibre goes faster with Wi-Fi 7 on every plan; Zzoomm adds TV and a contract buyout. But they rarely cover the same address, so see which you can get.
10 min read
Zen vs BT Broadband 2026: Which Should You Choose?
Zen vs BT broadband compared for 2026. Zen fixes your price for the whole contract and goes faster; BT wins on bundles, backup and availability. See which suits you, then check your postcode.
7 min read
Are BeFibre and Zzoomm the Same Company? Yes, Here's What's Happening
Yes, BeFibre and Zzoomm are now the same company. Our 2026 guide explains the merger, why BeFibre is becoming Zzoomm from July 2026, and exactly what it means for your broadband.
7 min read
Does Octopus Energy Do Broadband? What's Really on Offer in 2026
Octopus Energy does not sell its own broadband. So what is Octopus broadband? Our 2026 guide explains the Cuckoo connection, the Octoplus rewards deal and how to compare full fibre by postcode.
6 min read
Zen Internet Review 2026: Is the Premium Worth Paying?
Our honest 2026 Zen Internet review. A Which? Recommended Provider with a fixed price for the life of your contract. See the speeds, the value and who it suits, then check your postcode.
7 min read
Which UK broadband providers use the Openreach network?
BT, Sky, Virgin Media or an altnet? Find out which network your broadband runs on, why it matters when you switch, and how to check at your address.
6 min read
Who Has the Most Broadband Customers in the UK?
Who has the most broadband customers in the UK? See the biggest providers, what market size means, and how to compare deals by postcode.
7 min read
Which is Faster: FTTP, FTTC, 5G or Virgin Cable?
Which is faster, FTTP, FTTC, satellite, 5G or Virgin Cable? A clear UK guide to speed, reliability, latency and the best fit for your home.
8 min read
My neighbour has Starlink broadband - should I use it?
My neighbour has Starlink for broadband - what is it, is it any good, should you use it, and what are the real pros and cons in the UK?
8 min read
How to Haggle With Sky Broadband in 2026 (And What to Say)
Sky is one of the easiest UK broadband providers to haggle with. Here's the 2026 script, facts and timing to save £100+ a year on Sky broadband.
9 min read
Major broadband comparison services UK users consider
Here are some of the major broadband comparison services UK consumers may also consider, plus what to check before switching deals.
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