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Marc Ferguson

My Broadband Guides Below

  • BT Full Fibre 150 Review

    BT Full Fibre 150 Review

    BT Full Fibre 150 Review: A Solid Mid-Tier Contender Stepping into the world of full fibre (FTTP) is a game-changer, and BT’s Full Fibre 150 plan sits in a popular sweet spot. It promises to handle the demands of a modern, connected household with ease. But does it offer good value in a competitive market,…

  • BT Full Fibre 300 Review

    BT Full Fibre 300 Review

    BT Full Fibre 300 Review: A Solid Mid-Tier Performer Stepping into the mid-tier of full fibre broadband, BT’s Full Fibre 300 plan promises to be the sweet spot for busy households. It offers a significant speed upgrade over entry-level fibre without the premium price tag of gigabit plans. But does it deliver consistent performance, and…

  • How to Identify and Counter Emerging Cyber Threats

    How to Identify and Counter Emerging Cyber Threats

    Seasoned attackers move fast, but they still leave clues. The trick is learning to spot weak signals before they become loud incidents and then responding in minutes, not days. This guide keeps the focus on simple habits that scale with your tools and team. Spotting The Signals Early Threats evolve, yet patterns repeat. Start by…

  • New Virgin Media Gig2 Fibre hybrid service now on our maps

    New Virgin Media Gig2 Fibre hybrid service now on our maps

    Virgin Media Launches Gig2 Fibre Hybrid ‌Service: A New Era for UK Broadband The UK broadband landscape⁣ is experiencing a seismic shift with the introduction of ⁤Virgin Media’s Gig2 ‍Fibre hybrid service. Designed to⁤ combine the speed ‍of fibre ⁣with the versatility of ‍hybrid technology, this service is now available on the company’s coverage maps.‌…

  • EE Start Engaging UK Consumer Customers over 2G Mobile Switch Off

    EE Start Engaging UK Consumer Customers over 2G Mobile Switch Off

    EE’s‍ Strategic Engagement with UK Consumers amid 2G Mobile⁤ Network Phase-Out As the UK transitions towards a​ more advanced telecommunications landscape, EE is making strategic efforts⁣ to engage its consumer base ‌regarding the impending 2G mobile network switch-off.​ This move is not merely a technical update but a pivotal moment ⁤for consumers, competitors, and the…

  • Octopus Investments Reportedly Set to Buy TalkTalk’s UK Wholesale Business

    Octopus Investments Reportedly Set to Buy TalkTalk’s UK Wholesale Business

    Octopus Investments Poised to⁤ Acquire‌ TalkTalk’s Wholesale Business: ⁣What It Means for the UK Broadband Landscape In a significant move within the UK broadband sector, Octopus Investments⁢ is reportedly in talks to acquire⁢ talktalk’s ⁢wholesale business.This acquisition comes at ​a time when the ⁤demand for robust broadband ⁤solutions is soaring, and the ​industry is witnessing…

  • EE Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps Review

    EE Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps Review

    EE Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps Review: The UK’s Speed King Imagine downloading a 100GB game in roughly eight minutes, or a 4K movie in seconds. This isn’t a glimpse into the future; it’s the reality offered by EE’s Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps plan. As the flagship broadband product from one of the UK’s largest providers, it promises…

  • EE Full Fibre 900 Review

    EE Full Fibre 900 Review

    EE Full Fibre 900 Review: Gigabit Living – Worth the Premium? Welcome to the gigabit club. Where downloading a 100GB game takes minutes, not hours. Where buffering is literally impossible. Where your entire household can stream 4K, game competitively, and host video conferences simultaneously without a single stutter. EE’s Full Fibre 900 represents the pinnacle…

  • EE Full Fibre 150 Review

    EE Full Fibre 150 Review

    EE Full Fibre 150 Review: The Family Household Sweet Spot? Ever found yourself in a modern family standoff? Your teenager is lagging in a Fortnite tournament, your partner’s work presentation is freezing on Zoom, and your 4K movie keeps buffering right at the climax. The culprit? Your broadband just can’t handle the pressure of today’s…

  • EE Full Fibre 500 Review

    EE Full Fibre 500 Review

    EE Full Fibre 500 Review: A Premium Mid-Tier Powerhouse? Stepping up from entry-level full fibre often leads you to a sweet spot: the 500Mbps tier. It’s the kind of speed that promises to make buffering a distant memory, even with multiple 4K streams, large file downloads, and competitive gaming all happening at once. But does…

  • EE Full Fibre 74 Review

    EE Full Fibre 74 Review

    EE Full Fibre 74 Review: The Sweet Spot for Smaller Homes? We get it—the world of broadband is obsessed with gigabit speeds. But what if you don’t need to download a 100GB game in minutes? What if you just want a connection that doesn’t buffer when you’re watching Netflix, lag on your Zoom calls, or make you…

  • Openreach Says UK Full Fibre Broadband Usage Jumped 37 Percent in H1 2026

    Openreach Says UK Full Fibre Broadband Usage Jumped 37 Percent in H1 2026

    Full Fibre Broadband Sees a Surge in UK: Openreach Reports 37%​ Increase in Usage for H1 2026 The latest figures ‌from Openreach reveal an impressive 37% jump in full fibre ‌broadband usage across the UK during the first half of 2026. This significant increase underscores a pivotal‍ shift in consumer behavior towards ⁢high-speed internet, driven…

  • APFN Sells Brillband’s Retail UK Broadband Customers to ISP Olilo

    APFN Sells Brillband’s Retail UK Broadband Customers to ISP Olilo

    APFN Transfers brillband’s Retail Broadband Customers to ISP Olilo: A ⁤Strategic Shift ​in‌ the UK⁤ Market In a significant move that underscores the dynamic nature of the UK broadband‌ landscape, ‍APFN has announced ‌the sale of Brillband’s retail broadband customer base to‍ ISP Olilo. This transaction not only reflects the ongoing ​consolidation in the sector…

  • Giant Broadband Launch Free UK Network-Level Internet Security Service

    Giant Broadband Launch Free UK Network-Level Internet Security Service

    Giant Broadband Unveils Free Network-Level Internet Security Service for UK Customers in a bold move aimed at enhancing customer safety, Giant Broadband has‌ announced the launch of a complimentary network-level internet security service for⁢ its subscribers across the UK.This initiative marks a significant shift in how broadband‌ providers are‍ approaching online security, especially as​ cyber…

  • Ofcom UK Blocked 481,521 Malicious Emails Over the Past 3 Years

    Ofcom UK Blocked 481,521 Malicious Emails Over the Past 3 Years

    Ofcom UK Takes a Stand: Over 480,000 malicious Emails‍ Blocked in Three Years the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has ​revealed⁣ a striking statistic:⁤ more than 481,000‍ malicious emails have been intercepted over the past three years. This figure not⁤ only highlights the growing threat ⁤of‍ cybercrime but also underscores the essential role​ that regulatory bodies…

  • OneWeb Broadband Satellites Help Lift LEO Revenues 69.5 Percent at Eutelsat

    OneWeb Broadband Satellites Help Lift LEO Revenues 69.5 Percent at Eutelsat

    OneWeb’s Broadband ⁢Revolution Fuels Eutelsat’s ‍Record LEO Revenue Surge The satellite broadband industry ⁣is⁣ undergoing a seismic shift, and Eutelsat’s ⁤recent announcement‌ of a staggering‌ 69.5 percent revenue increase​ in its Low ‌Earth Orbit (LEO) segment, largely ⁣attributed too ⁢its partnership with OneWeb, exemplifies this transformation.‍ as demand for reliable internet access continues to skyrocket,especially…

  • Weekly Brief – 7th August 2026

    Weekly Brief – 7th August 2026

    Weekly Brief: Key ⁣Developments in the UK Broadband Sector – 7th⁣ August 2026 The UK broadband landscape continues to​ evolve rapidly as we move through August⁢ 2026. With increasing competition among providers, consumers are witnessing a critically important shift in ⁤service offerings, ‍pricing strategies, and technological advancements. This week’s brief will dissect ‍the latest developments,their…

  • Olilo to take on Brillband broadband customers

    Olilo to take on Brillband broadband customers

    Olilo ⁤Steps Up to Serve Brillband Broadband Customers: What This Means for ⁣the UK Market In a notable ⁤shift within the UK broadband sector, Olilo​ has announced ⁤plans to​ absorb Brillband’s customer base, marking a meaningful⁣ transition ⁣for both companies and their subscribers. This move⁤ is likely to⁣ reshape⁢ the competitive landscape of broadband services…

  • How Mobile is Reshaping How the UK Plays and Pays

    How Mobile is Reshaping How the UK Plays and Pays

    UK Finance confirmed earlier this year that 57 per cent of British adults now use mobile wallets, up from 42 per cent just twelve months earlier. That fifteen-point jump is not a slow trend. It represents a fundamental shift in how people handle money on their phones, from tap-to-pay at the corner shop to topping…