Broadband News

How to get broadband in a new build home usually comes down to three steps: confirm which network already serves the property, pick a broadband provider that uses that network, then place your order so the connection is switched on. Most new build homes in England, Scotland and Wales are now built with gigabit-capable fibre […]

Vodafone vs Virgin Media broadband comes down to a simple trade-off: Vodafone leads on full-fibre reliability and lower monthly prices, while Virgin Media leads on top-end speeds and its own cable network. For most households, the right choice depends on which technology reaches your postcode and how much speed you need. Both providers are widely […]

Why has my broadband bill gone up? For most UK households the main reason is the annual April price rise written into your contract, which in April 2026 added a fixed amount of between £3 and £4 a month for the largest providers. If you signed up before key 2024-2025 dates, you may instead be […]

The EE TV Box Pro is a 4K Ultra HD set-top box and recorder that streams free-to-air channels over your broadband connection, so you do not necessarily need an aerial or satellite dish to start watching. It records up to four channels at once via an aerial, stores recordings on a 1TB hard drive, and […]

TalkTalk Fibre 35 is an entry-level part-fibre (FTTC) broadband plan advertised from £26 a month on a 24-month contract, delivering around 38Mbps average download speeds. It runs over Openreach’s fibre-to-the-cabinet network, where fibre reaches a street cabinet and copper carries the connection into your home. For a small household that mainly browses, streams standard-definition to […]

Kanopy UK free streaming is a legitimate way to watch thousands of films and documentaries at no cost, funded by your local public library or university rather than a monthly subscription. You sign in with a library card, spend a monthly allowance of “tickets” on the titles you want, and watch with no adverts. There […]