Category: Internet Service Providers
BT Social Tariff Changes from May 2025 — Confirmed
BT have confirmed the finalised changes to their Home Essentials Social Tariffs for those on certain benefits–and they aren't too bad!
giffgaff to run £10/m 500 Mbps full fibre trial using nexfibre network
Telefonica who own giff gaff and are best known for value for money mobile deals is dipping a toe in the full fibre home broadband market.
GoFibre Celebrates 500-Customer Milestone in Galashiels
Scottish independent altnet GoFibre is celebrating connecting 500 local customers in Galashiels
BT Social Tariff Changes — Not happening
BT updated the terms and conditions for Social Tariffs indicating some changes and price increases from 02 May 2025, however have since confirmed these changes are not coming into effect.
EXCLUSIVE: BT Social Tariff Changes from May 2025 (Update: not happening)
This article has been superseded by updates.
WeFibre bring Gigabit full fibre to 4,000 homes in Cardiff – UPDATED
Another 4,000 homes and 5,000 businesses in Cardiff now have access to a full fibre option via Elevate after a £7 million investment.
Starlink simplifies business plans
Starlink have updated their business packages slashing the entry-level cost below the residential pricing
Virgin Media O2 gives hints for getting broadband up and running when moving
A survey by Virgin Media O2 suggests 45% of people give setting up their WiFi a higher priority than unpacking or cleaning when moving.
Fibrus appoints 2 new managing directors
In a business reorganisation creating three distinct businesses Fibrus Broadband, Hyperfast Networks, and Viberoptix there are also two new managing directors at Fibrus.
Cumbrian Fibrus Project Gigabit rollout extended by 21,000 premises
The initial Project Gigabit contract Fibrus was awarded for Cumbria back in November 2022 and this has now been extended to cover thousands more homes.