Articles tagged "broadband"

Broadband speeds 22% faster than a year ago

Last updated: Feb 2nd, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

The average broadband speed in the UK has shot up 22% in the past year, largely due to consumers upgrading to higher-speed packages.

Are multimedia bundle deals always the best way to go?

Last updated: Nov 14th, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

Paying for all your multimedia services from one provider might well save you some cash - but unfortunately, bundling is not all plain sailing.

TalkTalk the most complained about telecoms provider

Last updated: Sep 26th, 2011

News by Nathalie Bonney

TalkTalk has emerged as the most complained about telecoms provider, according to the latest complaints data from Ofcom.

The UK's 10 best and worst broadband streets

Last updated: Jan 10th, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

Are you happy with your broadand speed? Or are you one of those who feels ripped off? See if your street made the list for the 10 best and worst broadband streets in the UK.

Moneywise launches Compare Broadband

By: Le Fras Strydom on Aug 19th, 2011

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We are committed to helping you find the best prices and rates for financial and household services. Therefore, we proudly introduce our new Broadband comparison service.

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The 10 best and worst areas for broadband speed

Last updated: Jan 10th, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

Cranbrook in Kent is the slowest area in the UK for internet broadband, according to research from uSwitch.

Customers paying too much for broadband

Last updated: Aug 3rd, 2011

News by Rebecca Rutt

Customers in the UK are paying £2.7 billion too much for their broadband packages because they don't change providers often enough, according to uSwitch.

Mac code

Last updated: Aug 2nd, 2011

Glossary

Stands for either Migration Authorisation Code or Migration Access Code and is a 17-19 digit alphanumeric code used when switching broadband providers and allows broadband customers to switch between providers with minimal, if any, disruption to broadband service. A MAC code is like a serial number used to identify your broadband connection within the local exchange.

Countryside to get faster, cheaper broadband

Last updated: Jul 21st, 2011

News by Johanna Gornitzki

Millions of people living in rural parts of the UK could soon enjoy faster, cheaper broadband after Ofcom decided to significantly reduce the prices that BT can charge internet providers in less-densely populated areas.