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Plusnet, Tesco Mobile and Community Fibre win providers of the year in Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2024Plusnet has landed Broadband Provider of the Year, with Tesco Mobile scooping Network of t ..

Small providers steal the show as consumers prioritise value in annual Uswitch Telecoms AwardsHyperoptic has scooped Broadband Provider of the Year in the Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2023...

Uswitch comments on Apple TV+ price hikesNick Baker, TV and streaming expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “As the cheapest of the main ..

Uswitch comments on Netflix launching a new ad-version to their subscription optionsErnest Doku, streaming and TV expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Falling Netflix subscriber num ..

Uswitch expert comments on the launch of Sky StreamErnest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The launch of Sky Stream is a bold ..

Bournemouth supporters will spend 241% more per game to follow their team on TV than Premier League giantsFans of the Premier League’s newly promoted teams face paying £35 per game to watch them p ..

Save while you sunbathe: Uswitch hacks to cut your home bills while you're awayAs millions of Brits take to the skies, roads and seas for a summer break, thoughts of cho ..

Cheer on the Lionesses at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and give buffering the red card - Uswitch tips to avoid streaming lagWith 31 games available to stream live online, football fans should look to get the most o ..

Uswitch comments on the upcoming launch of Paramount+ in the UKNick Baker, TV and streaming expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Paramount Plus officially lands ..

Uswitch comments on the launch of Virgin Media's StreamErnest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Hot on the heels of Sky's bid to r ..

Uswitch announces broadband and TV winners in the Uswitch Telecoms AwardsBroadband customers have reported year-on-year improvements in customer service, value for ..

Trick or treat yourself to a binge watch this Halloween weekend, as Ustream helps Brits plan where to watch their spooky favouritesWith clocks turning back and nights drawing in, film fanatics will be spending time in fro ..

Pitched Battle: Two million homes at war over who gets the big screen for football gamesMore than two million households are at war over who gets to watch the big screen when the ..

Three Lions on the shirk: One million footie fans will 'work' from the pub while watching the big gamesMore than one million employees are planning to ‘work’ from the pub for football matches k ..

Match of the delay! 15 million footie fans have missed a crucial goal due to broadcast lagNearly 15 million people have had goals spoiled because the broadcast they were watching w ..

Uswitch comments on Premier League TV deal extension subject to UK Government approvalCatherine Hiley, TV expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This move by the Premier League will ..

Uswitch comments on the Oscars 2021 Best Picture nominations and where to watchNick Baker, TV and streaming expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This year’s Oscars have giv ..

Uswitch comments on the launch of Disney+ StarNick Baker, TV and streaming expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The new addition of Star from D ..

Uswitch comment on Sky broadband and TV price rises Nick Baker, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Almost one million Sky subscribers cou ..

Lockdown let down: Less than half of big four broadband customers satisfied with their serviceMore than half of customers of the ‘Big Four’ broadband providers (BT, Sky, TalkTalk and V ..

Uswitch comments on Netflix price rises Nick Baker, streaming and TV expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Netflix has been a lifeline for ..

Uswitch comments on new Sky Football and Sky Premier League channel bundleNick Baker, TV expert at Uswitch.com, comments on Sky Sports announcing new sports package ..

Uswitch comments on BT price rise for Sport and TV customersBT has announced that from 1st November 2020 the price for BT Sport and TV will go up by u ..

Locked-down households using internet for 41 hours a week – Southampton sees biggest surgeHouseholds are spending 41 hours a week online as workers and schoolchildren stay home[1] ..

Consumers watching 170 million extra hours of streaming services a weekConsumers watching an extra 170 million hours a week of streaming services compared to bef ..

‘Customers will be rightly concerned’ – comment from Uswitch.com on Virgin Media data breachCommenting on Virgin Media’s data breach, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, say ..

Sky increases prices on Essential Broadband and Sky Entertainment – Uswitch commentsCommenting on Sky increasing their prices on Essential Broadband and Sky Entertainment, Ni ..

End of contract notifications should finally end lack of transparency in telecoms industry – Uswitch commentsCommenting on the introduction of mandatory end of contract notifications from telecoms pr ..

Now Broadband and Now TV scoop top prizes at prestigious Uswitch Broadband and Mobile Awards as Samsung voted best manufacturerNow Broadband named Broadband Provider of the Year, Best Value while sister brand Now TV c ..

‘Still room for improvement’ – comment from Uswitch.com on Ofcom complaints reportRichard Neudegg, Head of Regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “Complaints about mobile, broadb ..

‘Ofcom will be watching for providers who use sharp practices’ – Uswitch comments on watchdog’s fairness frameworkCommenting on the publication of Ofcom’s fairness framework – which outlines the criteria ..

Households to spend £600 million extra per year on streaming services as Apple TV+, Britbox and Disney+ take on Netflix and Amazon PrimeSix in ten households[1] currently use streaming services, paying £12.50 a month on averag ..

Virgin Media increase broadband and TV prices – Uswitch commentsFollowing the news that Virgin has contacted customers to inform them of the price rise it ..

Disappointing to see Plusnet top Ofcom’s complaint dataCommenting on Ofcom’s latest quarterly complaints data, Dani Warner, broadband expert at U ..

Uswitch breaks down cost of watching Premier League as fixtures are announcedFollowing the announcement of the upcoming season’s Premier League fixtures Dani Warner, T ..

Doubling content investment is first real show of muscle from Sky’s new ownersDani Warner, broadband and TV expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The competition for eyebal ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Fairness for Customers commitmentsFollowing Ofcom’s publication of its Fairness for Customers commitments, Richard Neudegg, ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s final statement on end of contract notificationsRichard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Ofcom is finally moving the ..

Uswitch comments on BT Group’s end of year resultsFollowing BT Group’s results announcement this morning, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Us ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s latest telecoms and Pay TV complaints figuresFollowing Ofcom’s latest telecoms and Pay TV complaints data, we’ve issued this comment fr ..

Uswitch comments on BBC strengthening its ties with UKTV’s channelsDani Warner, TV expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The BBC strengthening its ties with UKTV ..

Jon Slow: Game of Throne fans set for broadband bufferingGame of Thrones fans on the UK’s slowest street could watch all 67 episodes[1] in the time ..

Uswitch comments on Sky price riseFollowing the news that Sky is raising its prices, Dani Warner, broadband and TV expert at ..

Sky’s the limit: Four gongs for Sky at Prestigious Uswitch awardsBroadband, TV and mobile provider Sky wins a spectacular four awards at the annual Uswitch ..

Vodafone tops telecoms complaints for the first timeFollowing Ofcom’s most recent complaints figures being released Ernest Doku, telecoms expe ..

Half of Brits will be heading into the office during the festive season – but spend their time watching films and online shoppingUK is a nation of Christmas workers as it’s revealed that 44% will heading to the office b ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Boost Your Broadband campaignRichard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “As our slowest street data brou ..

Virgin Media increases cost of broadband, phone, and TV packagesCommenting on the news that Virgin Media is to increase its prices by up to £48 per year, ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s end of contract notifications consultationRichard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “At long last Ofcom is looking a ..

Virgin dispute doesn’t mean customers will miss out on their favourite ITV programmesCommenting on the possibility that ITV might withdraw its channels from Virgin Media, Dani ..

On-demand services leapfrog pay TV in Ofcom’s Media Nations reportCommenting on how on-demand services have leapfrogged pay TV packages for the first time i ..

Flexibility for football fans key as BT and Sky announce opening televised Premier League fixuresCommenting on the announcement of the televised Premier League matches for the first two m ..

Viewing flexibility on offer for football fans as Premier League fixtures announcedCommenting on how football fans can watch matches now that the Premier League fixtures hav ..

Amazon broadcasting rights a major turning point for the Premier League, says UswitchDani Warner, TV expert at Uswitch.com, says: “In a major turning point and a first for the ..

Saturday night fever: 5 million Brits fake illness to abandon plans and watch TVAlmost 5 million Brits have faked illness to excuse themselves from social plans to stay i ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom revealing best and worst telecoms providers for customer satisfactionCommenting on Ofcom revealing the best and worst providers for broadband and phone service ..

Ofcom’s decision to consult on “end of contract notifications” is one step closer to helping consumers get a better deal, says UswitchCommenting on Ofcom’s decision to consult on ‘end of contract notifications in July 2018 a ..

Bandwidth battles: More than 15 million Brits clash over broadband issuesMore than 15 million Brits – 30% – have taken out their frustrations with internet device ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s telecoms complaints dataCommenting on Ofcom’s Q3 telecoms and pay-TV complaints data, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s telecoms complaints dataCommenting on Ofcom’s Q4 telecoms and pay-TV complaints data, Richard Neudegg, head of reg ..

Uswitch comments on Sky Q adding Netflix to its platformCommenting on Sky adding Netflix to its Sky Q platform for new and existing customers, Dan ..

Going for gongs: Plusnet and giffgaff win four each at the annual Uswitch AwardsMobile and broadband provider Plusnet and mobile network giffgaff tie in first place, scoo ..

TV and all the trimmings: 6.7 million Brits put family-friendly TV at the top of their wishlist of festive favourites this ChristmasOne in eight (13%)[1] – or nearly seven million[2] – Brits are most looking forward to wat ..

Uswitch comments on the relaunch of Sky’s TV offering as Sky EntertainmentCommenting on the relaunch of Sky’s TV offering as Sky Entertainment, Dani Warner, TV expe ..

Uswitch comments on Sky’s new VIP loyalty schemeCommenting on Sky’s new VIP loyalty scheme, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert at Uswitch ..

On-demand boom sees kids spend one week watching TV this summerUK children will spend more than six days watching television this summer[1] Over three qu ..

Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s decision not to improve switching for cross platform and triple play servicesCommenting on Ofcom’s decision not to improve the switching process for bundled telecoms s ..

Three’s crowned: mobile network scoops six gongs as it cleans up at the Uswitch AwardsMobile network Three cleans up with an unrivalled six awards, while Plusnet takes home thr ..

Uswitch comments on BT and Sky price riseCommenting on the announcement that BT will raise its broadband prices and charge £3.50 pe ..

New Uswitch advertising campaign introduces the Coach character to show that switching is simpleUswitch, the price comparison and switching service, is launching a new advertising campai ..

Three quarters of Pay TV customers watch fewer than half the channels they pay forA staggering 71% of premium digital TV customers are watching fewer than half the channels ..

Uswitch comments on the launch of Sky MobileCommenting on the unveiling of Sky Mobile, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert at Uswitch. ..

Uswitch comments on BT’s potential takeover of YouViewCommenting on BT’s potential takeover of YouView, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, TV and broadband exp ..

Parents to fork out £5.8 billion for Uni students this yearUK university students’ parents are set to dish out over £5,000 per child in financial sup ..

Comment from Uswitch on Ofcom’s proposals to make switching easier and more reliable for consumersCommenting on Ofcom’s proposals to making switching easier and more reliable for consumers ..

Uswitch comments on Now TV Combo launchCommenting on today’s launch of the Now TV Combo – the UK’s first contract-free triple pla ..

Uswitch comments on pricing of new Sky Q boxCommenting on the pricing of the new Sky Q box, announced today, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, TV ex ..

Telly over turkey: ‘Traditional’ Christmas day features five hours of films and TVFamilies will spend almost five hours[1] in front of the telly on Christmas Day and a fift ..

Uswitch comments on new Sky Q boxFollowing the launch of the new Sky Q box today, Ewan Taylor Gibson, TV expert at Uswitch. ..

Uswitch comments on new Apple iPhones, iPad Pro and Apple TVCommenting on Apple’s new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, iPad Pro and Apple TV, Ernest Doku, techn ..

BT throws hat back in the mobile ring with SIMO dealsCommenting on BT’s move back into the mobile market, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswit ..

Uswitch comments on results of Premier League rights auctionCommenting on the results of the Premier League rights auction, Richard Neudegg, telecoms ..

Virgin announces first ‘quad-play’ bundlesCommenting on the launch of Virgin Media’s flexible new bundles which include superfast br ..

Footy fans must check broadband connections can handle Sky Sports and BT SportCommenting on Sky Sports and BT Sport line ups announced today, Marie-Louise Abretti, broa ..

Brits suffer bad customer service yet almost three quarters of consumers let companies get away with itResearch shows that when it comes to customer service British consumers are getting a raw ..