Weekly Roundup: Mobile, Broadband & Energy News 21/01/19
Here’s a roundup of some of last week’s key industry news stories:
TalkTalk Customers Told to Look Out for Extra TV Charge
Broadband and digital TV service TalkTalk has introduced a stealth £4 a month charge for users of its television platform, a so-called “access fee” that applies even to customers who don’t sign up for one of the service’s premium TV boosts.
What is the better broadband subsidy scheme?
The Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing homes and businesses with basic broadband with a download speed of at least 2Mbps. It is available to those who will not benefit from the rollout of superfast broadband – mainly those living in rural areas.
Ovo Agrees to Take on Economy Energy’s Customers
Ofgem has appointed Ovo Energy to take on the 235,000 Economy Energy customers affected by the independent supplier’s closure last week.
Broadband, Mobile & Energy News: Weekly Roundup 14/01/18
Here’s a rundown of some of last week’s top stories affecting the broadband, energy and mobile markets:
Economy Energy Goes Under
Economy energy, a gas and electricity supplier with almost a quarter of a million customers has ceased trading, Ofgem confirmed on Tuesday.
Ofgem Grants Green Energy Suppliers Temporary Price Cap Derogation
Ofgem has granted temporary exemption to a group of energy firms from the imposed limits on standard variable tariffs (SVTs) which came into effect at the beginning of 2019.
What’s the difference between FTTC and FTTP fibre optic broadband?
Just as you’ve upgraded to the superfast speeds of fibre optic broadband, and gotten your head around why it’s different from ADSL or standard broadband, here comes the government pledging billions of pounds of public money to roll out full fibre internet to all homes by 2033.
Routers from Top Broadband Providers Ranked
When you sign up for a broadband package, you’ll receive your ISP’s branded router in the post, often with vague assurances that it’s “superfast” and “reliable.” But how well does your default router actually work?
British Gas Owner to Bring Legal Challenge Against Energy Price Cap
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, is launching a legal challenge on the government’s upcoming energy price cap.