Uswitch stories
Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.
Households hit by April rises are switching in record numbers, with three million already moving providers to avoid higher broadband charges.
Some households could offset April’s bill hikes by switching broadband or mobile, but council tax and water will still add to the squeeze.
Millions of households can trim some of the blow as out-of-contract broadband and mobile users face the sharpest rises from April.
Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.
Millions face UK telecoms bill hikes from March, as Uswitch warns households to switch now or pay an extra GBP £126 million a month.
Uswitch tells UK phone users to pause spring upgrades as 59% say new models feel barely different and SIM-only or refurbs can save hundreds.
UK telecoms charter faces scrutiny as April bill hikes loom, with Ofcom complaints and consumer groups questioning value and service.
So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.
Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
Uswitch unveils the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobiles for 2023, with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leading the list.
Photographs, home addresses, and date of birth were among the personal details available online through search engines.
