Category: Internet Service Providers

The changes to how broadband was advertised may have meant fewer offers, but the simpler pricing was generally welcomed, and now TalkTalk has re-complicated things with three contract length options.

We are often reminded that people hate paying for the line rental, even now that it is rolled into the price advertised, and Virgin Media is seeking to tempt those people with its latest price reductions on its broadband only range.

Of course everyone runs multiple layers of security and spends a few hours every week reviewing any potential holes in their home network, so the Mirai worm harvesting SSID info should have minimal effect - but who wants to take the risk.

Generally most people we meet that have used or are using satellite broadband are waiting for the day they can drop it for a fixed line service, but an interesting twist has been shared with us by one of the providers.

We have all grown accustomed to the latency performance of cable broadband being less stable than some other forms of connectivity, but it seems an issue with an Intel CPU may be making things a lot worse for some people.

CityFibre continues its expansion with the news that its roll-out is to target some 500 business parks

Speeds are likely to drop in Jersey as three fibre cables have been severed by a ship in the English Channel.

TalkTalk has removed its setup fee on the fibre and TV based products, saving £25 and £50 respectively.

If in an apartment with access to Hyperoptic connectivity then you can sign up and get an extra 20% off if you use the right promo code.

Virgin Media has reduced the price of its broadband only options, and added free speakers or if you prefer a shopping voucher on its double and triple play bundles.