In this blog post, we’re going to break down the price increase of the three biggest UK broadband providers. So, if you’re a customer of: BT, Sky Broadband or Virgin Media (VMO2), then you might want to stick around. As well as this, throughout the summaries, we’ll explore some of your options to avoid mid-contract price hikes. We want you to know your consumer rights should your broadband bill go up again in the future.  What to look out for in a contract before signing it Is there any protection for you as a consumer?  Ways to terminate a contract early without incurring a pe ..read more

The cost of living is rising. Millions are struggling to make ends meet. Many of whom may be wondering whether to expect price hikes in other areas. We took a deep dive into the latest research from reports by various authorities to give you all the important info!  In this blog post, we’ll share statistics and summarise the latest news about the broadband sector during these trying times. Don’t worry! This isn’t a sneaky way of telling you our prices are going up. They aren’t! It’s just to give you the full picture of what’s going and what you should expect.     Some ..read more

Help Pensioners With Their Broadband Last year, in 2021, the BBC and other news outlets reported on BT’s slight predicament of a £600m lawsuit. Ofcom discovered that the broadband and telecom provider overcharged customers for landline services. Loyal customers who stuck with BT for years – many of whom were pensioners – never received discounts or better value for money. We have had one of our customers move from BT to Broadband Freedom as they were being charged £45+ VAT a month for their lowest broadband service. They came to us and we have saved them over £27 a month. As a result, BT reduc ..read more

The long-standing issue meant customers faced unfair cancellation fees even in circumstances beyond their control. Virgin’s new policy will surely be a welcome move for customers. Moving house & facing cancellation fees? Are you currently moving house and facing a tear-inducing cancellation fee off Virgin Media? If so, you’re probably wondering why you must pay for something that seems entirely unfair. Truth is, it is unfair and quite frankly bonkers! Why should moving out of Virgin Media’s cable network come out of your pocket? Why should you pay for services not rendered? The last thing ..read more

Spring fast approaches and with it comes plenty of brand-new content you can sink your teeth into. We’ve picked five of the top upcoming titles coming to Sky and its streaming service, Now TV. Do you enjoy documentaries, dramas, or true crime? Well, if you’ve got Sky or Now TV, you’re in for an absolute banger this March. Sky has teamed up with various studios to deliver the latest true crime stories and unbeatable drama on Atlantic.   Shall we get stuck in? Anyone Can Sing We know the shower is a stage for all you aspiring singers out there. The back brush is a microphone, the steamy wa ..read more

US phone network giants Verizon and AT&T agree to halt the 5G rollout. Boeing and Airbus issue concerns over safety and navigational disruptions. UK network operator EE launch plans to connect “entire UK” with 5G coverage. Turbulent start for 5G rollout in the US What should’ve been a time to celebrate for Verizon and AT&T has come to a standstill. Their launch of a nationwide 5G rollout has been grounded. Until at least, phone firms, airlines, aviation regulators and aeroplane manufacturers collaborate to prevent 5G from disrupting flights.  The ten biggest US airlines expre ..read more

Let’s get you the best experience on PS5 First, you’ll want to check out our speed tester. This lets you see the potential speeds of your local internet. As is usually the case with gaming, the faster your broadband, the better your experience. And a poor gaming experience is definitely something you want to avoid after setting up your PS5. So, if you’re: 1)      Having problems connecting your PS5 to broadband 2)      Or your current download and upload speeds are not up to scratch We’ll help you: 1)      Get set up 2)      Share som ..read more

Virgin broadband gigabit upgrade offers too much? Is Virgin Media promising too much and delivering too little? That’s the general consensus amongst a large number of customers, newly signed up to the broadband provider’s gigabit services. In this blog post, we’ll look at what gigabit broadband actually is. As well as Virgin Media’s push to upgrade their network. Most importantly, however, we’ll explore whether this gigabit upgrade benefits you. What is gigabit broadband? It provides ultra-fast download speeds capable of at least 1 gigabit-per-second. A gigabit is equivalent to 1000 megabits p ..read more

Amazon planned to ban UK payments processed by Visa credit cards. The threat from the global online retailer followed Visa’s announcement to increase payment fees on debit and credit cards. Both sides seemingly resolved their differences during talks earlier this month but experts warn the truce is temporary. The latest in the bitter feud Visa and their rival Mastercard announced increased fees early last year Adjusted rates came into effect October 2021 Amazon responded in November, emailing customers to switch payment method from Visa credit cards The ban set for 19th January 2022 is lifted ..read more

Four Netflix  titles that’ll make your February Fabulous The new year is in full swing. Although you may still feel somewhat frazzled after the Christmas celebration. We hoped our Christmas Netflix list eased the pressure a little bit. So, we thought we’d help you shrug off the January blues. Here is another list that brings you our weekly highlights. Here you’ll find the best shows coming to Netflix each week of February. Plus, a little bonus…   The Tinder Swindler This real-life documentary, from the makers of Don’t F**k with Cats (2019), will start streaming on Netflix on the 2nd ..read more