Broadband Genie blog
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CityFibre to challenge ASA in court over fibre broadband definition
Newsby on 05 March 2018Ultrafast fibre broadband operator CityFibre is taking the Advertising Standards Authority to court over its decision to continue allowing providers to use the term “fibre” for... more »
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Sky announces plan to offer Netflix bundle to satellite TV subscribers
Newsby on 02 March 2018Streaming services pose a growing threat to the traditional premium TV business model, but Sky is embracing the changing times with the news that its customers will soon be able to access... more »
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New Ofcom broadband rules: speed estimates, speed guarantee and stronger right to cancel
Newsby on 01 March 2018Ofcom has announced a new 2018 voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) for broadband speeds which will provide more clarity when buying broadband, and give you further rights to exit a contract if... more »
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Plusnet unlimited broadband now from £19.99 with £50 cashback and free setup
Broadband dealsby on 28 February 2018Plusnet has a cashback offer available on selected unlimited broadband and home phone packages until the 6th March. Sign up for any of the participating deals and you can claim a £50... more »
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Ofcom confirms six bidders will contend for 5G airspace in spectrum auction
Newsby on 27 February 2018The UK moved one step closer this week to making 5G mobile broadband networks a reality as Ofcom has confirmed six companies are competing for frequency space to be used for next-generation mobile... more »
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Ending tomorrow: Rewards worth up to £100 with EE broadband and TV packages
Broadband dealsby on 27 February 2018EE has stonking offers on its range of home broadband and TV bundles, giving new subscribers a reward worth up to £100. But don’t delay because it’s only available for... more »
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Sky raising cost of some broadband packages from April
Newsby on 23 February 2018Sky has announced a price increase for two of its home broadband packages as well as monthly Sky Sports subscriptions. Annual price increases are standard for most broadband providers... more »
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Cut your broadband bill with TalkTalk broadband deals from only £17
Broadband dealsby on 23 February 2018TalkTalk has slashed the cost of its broadband and TV bundle packages, and is now offering one of its cheapest ever deals. Between 23rd February and 28th March you can get TalkTalk Fast... more »
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Churches agree to host broadband to improve internet access in rural communities
Newsby on 20 February 2018Church spires could soon be helping to deliver broadband to rural areas thanks to a deal between the government and Church authorities. The agreement between Defra, DCMS and the... more »
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Fast broadband takes priority over house prices and proximity to work for UK home buyers
Researchby on 20 February 2018Broadband is now so important to our lives that access to fast home broadband connectivity and a good mobile signal could potentially sway decisions when buying a new home. A new survey... more »