Uswitch stories

Uswitch says record March switching and stronger regional rivals are forcing UK broadband firms to sharpen deals as households seek to cut bills.

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion in higher essential bills from April as council tax, water and telecoms costs climb, Uswitch warns.

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion a year in higher bills from April, though millions can cut costs by switching mobile and broadband deals.

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

Millions face UK telecoms bill hikes from March, as Uswitch warns households to switch now or pay an extra GBP £126 million a month.

Uswitch tells UK phone users to pause spring upgrades as 59% say new models feel barely different and SIM-only or refurbs can save hundreds.

UK telecoms charter faces scrutiny as April bill hikes loom, with Ofcom complaints and consumer groups questioning value and service.

So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.

Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.

Uswitch unveils the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobiles for 2023, with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leading the list.

Photographs, home addresses, and date of birth were among the personal details available online through search engines.