Ofcom moves towards easier broadband switching
Most broadband providers currently use the Openreach network, but an increasing number of alternative network providers are appearing - and switching to or from them can involve downtime or overlapping connections.
Don’t ask, don’t get – how to save £120 a year on your broadband
We've found there are two key ways to reduce the amount you pay for broadband - and both could save you around £120 each year
75% of broadband customers could be at risk of overpaying
Confusion over broadband can be costly - those who don't switch provider or re-contract with their existing provider pay an extra £100 each year on their broadband deal on average.
Broadband providers to offer fairer prices to longstanding customers
While we found the average price increase for deals starting in September 2019 would be 26%, some customers could see their prices jump by 89%.
What’s stopping you from haggling with your broadband provider?
A majority of people are successful when they give it a go, so what's holding you back from trying it?
The top five reasons people leave their broadband provider
Nearly a quarter of those who had switched did so because they’d found a better deal with a new provider. With the typical deal jumping in price by around 20% at the end of an introductory period, this isn't a great surprise.
Why you’re wrong about switching broadband provider
When we surveyed over 8,000 broadband customers, only a third said they were considering switching broadband provider - and nearly half had never switched away from their first provider
Broadband price increases could cost nearly £200 each year
We've found that broadband customers who stay with their provider past their initial minimum contract are facing price hikes of up to £192 a year unless they renegotiate with their current provider or switch away to another firm.
Best & worst broadband 2019: big providers failing customers
In our latest survey, we've found that the customers with the biggest broadband providers are the least likely to be satisfied.
Is switching broadband provider as hard as finding love?
When we surveyed 2000 people about whether finding a new partner or switching broadband was trickier, we were surprised by some of the results