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On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Devolo's BE6500 mesh system starts with a single device, and can be built up into a full system to cover large homes

Devolo BE6500 review: an affordable upgrade for struggling home WiFi

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Broadband for a fiver? This student-focused deal can cut down one of the most stressful bills

Thisstudent broadband deal works out at £5 each when housemates share

Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

The overlooked broadband date that could be costing you £452

Households are being urged to check their broadband bills, as staying on the same deal too long could cost hundreds of pounds a year.

Broadband mistake could cost you £452 a year

Are you overpaying for your broadband service?

Broadband ‘two-year rule’ could save you £452 a year

Super fast broadband could be much cheaper than you think

How to find super fast broadband deals from just £12 per month

Vodafone’s new broadband deal is tempting enough - but with a £150 welcome gift, it becomes a great offer

Vodafone is offering eligible customers £150 to switch their broadband

TV chef Rustie Lee has partnered with the broadband provider Community Fibre to raise awareness of the landline switch off

Half of landline users unaware of national switch-off deadline looming

Openreach engineers at work putting in full fibre broadband in Lancashire's rural communities

These rural Lancashire areas will get full fibre broadband

Free money is on offer for customers who switch to a different broadband provider - we look at the best giveaways

These broadband firms will give you up to £165 to switch providers

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The one household bill that costs less than it did 10 years ago

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

Full Fibre is available in Chorley.

Thousands in Chorley yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade

Overcrowded beaches were also acknowledged for stopping people enjoying the perfect summer.

One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations
One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.
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The new Giffgaff deal runs for a limited time - but it could save you £180

Giffgaff cuts unlimited data SIM by £180 with no long contract

Villages including neighbouring Hutton and Longton in South Ribble are set to benefit from better broadband

All the places in Lancs where high-speed broadband is being rolled out

15 Preston planning applications caught our eye recently, adn they innclude plans for the four pictured sites.

15 of the most interesting plans submitted in Preston recently

Vodafone Business has a transparent pricing system, which makes it easier for businesses to stay on top of their bills

Vodafone Business half-price broadband ends March 4

Nous scans the market for you, switches you to a cheaper rate, and then keeps an eye on pricing

AI tool claims to slash energy and broadband bills with less hassle

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

Ad Feature Broadband deals on offer in Lancashire this February

Cheaper broadband is within reach for businesses - with this offer from Vodafone Business

Vodafone Business broadband deal cuts prices in half for 12 months

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

Energy bills can be bundled in with other bills and made much cheaper

This UK bill-bundling service offers up to £150 just for switching

Ad Feature Let the binge begin with brsk full fibre broadband and BetterTV
Huddle up, Preston (and the rest of Lancashire, for that matter). The festive season is finally rolling in.
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Ad Feature Brsk Friday: Full stream ahead with broadband saving up to £360

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

Families could cut their annual bills by as much as £300 simply by switching provider

Experts say broadband should cost under £30 a month

Feeling the strain: a helpful broadband genie could be the answer to cutting your monthly bills.

This broadband tool helped me find two of the best UK deals today

Openreach has named 94 more UK areas where traditional copper broadband and landline services will be phased out (Photo: Pexels)

The 94 areas where 'traditional' broadband services will stop working

Brits would most like AI to take control of doing the weekly shop, planning meals and sending birthday messages

The top 20 things Brits would use AI for, research reveals

Brsk Friday deal comes early. Get the best of the BetterNet now!

Ad Feature Brsk Friday deal comes early. Get the best of the BetterNet now!

Families could cut their annual bills by as much as £300 simply by switching provider

Ad Feature How switching broadband could save your family £300 a YEAR

The public rollout will be tightly managed

Ad Feature Olilo launches multi-gig broadband across the UK - for techies

Ad Feature Bullet-proof broadband connectivity is keeping Preston connected

Ad Feature Brsk’s full fibre broadband is a game-changer – here’s why

The trick to finding a cheap phone deal on Sky. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Sky offers hidden deals but you will never find them on the website

Ad Feature Better broadband has arrived in Preston

Cox Communications in billion dollar Charter Communications merger

Tech expert reveals how to slash your broadband bill

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

Cox Communications in billion dollar Charter Communications merger

The money-saving trick to getting cheaper broadband

Broadband providers want YOUR business - so weigh up their deals carefully.

Sky vs BT broadband: Full Fibre price and speed guide 2025

It’s always worth shopping around for the best broadband deals

Plusnet full fibre broadband now from just £24.99

The broadband wars are hotting up this summer

EE will pay you for switch broadband in new ultrafast deal

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Full list of new Openreach exchange areas - what it means for bills

Millions of Sky broadband and TV customers will see their bills increase from April (Photo: Adobe)

Sky launches ‘cheapest broadband price ever’ – check your deal now

A new study by mobile network giffgaff found that 70% of respondents admit connectivity issues affect their daily routine

The wacky tactics Brits use to banish Wi-Fi woes

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes and how to avoid them

Warrington is leading the way in transformative digital health care

Energy bills will be going up very soon - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with Utility Warehouse

How bundling energy, broadband and insurance can stabilise your bills

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with UW

Ultimate consumer hack: how bundling household bills can save money

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