Samuel Newman

Samuel Newman is a consumer journalist and blogger based in Sheffield.

New rules bring full-fibre to apartment blocks

New measures help ISPs sidestep rogue landlords

Plusnet price hike warning

Incoming broadband and phone price rises before Christmas

Openreach trials new full-fibre tech

New deployment methods could make rollouts cheaper and faster.

Sheffield “set the benchmark” with new Connectivity Charter

Less red tape for Openreach and new full-fibre builds.

Full-fibre coverage grows to 8%

Can nationwide fibre actually happen?

Half a million homes without 10 Mbps broadband

Over 570,000 premises lack the basics for Universal Service Obligation.

New study shows UK 5G is the slowest in the world

The fastest wireless broadband just isn't fast enough.

Openreach change lanes and abandon G.fast

All current plans for G.fast deployment are officially under review.

Moving House? How to sort out your broadband

Follow our guide to move broadband to a new address without all the stress!

Facebook sinks deeper into hot water

A US federal judge calls Facebook's privacy policy "so wrong".

Extra security for Firefox browser upsets ISPs

Broadband customers get cutting edge security for free, but ISPs don't want you to have it.

100 towns get up to £25 million for better broadband and transport

New funding will "level up" towns across the North of England and Midlands

New router and WiFi guarantee for Sky customers

An improved add-on for Sky customers means WiFi for every room in your house

More money for alternate full-fibre networks

TalkTalk and Virgin seek outside investment for new network builds

Full-fibre connects Outer Hebrides islands

The worst place to get broadband just became the best.

Relive some nostalgia with new, old World of Warcraft

After 15 years of upgrades and expansions, World of Warcraft returns to its roots.

Google’s cloud gaming service to launch in November

More details about Stadia's release, requirements, and expectations.

Three launches 5G, EE complains about it

Three's marketing angers competitors over "false" 5G claims.

KCOM buyout means more fibre for Yorkshire

Hull's homegrown ISP sells for more than half a billion.

Virgin gigabit trials begin in Southampton

Nationwide gigabit takes a big step forwards with Virgin's new network upgrade.

Tesco customers get triple value with NOW TV

Get the most out of your Clubcard points with streaming discounts.

CityFibre bring full-fibre to 70,000 homes

Only 4.9 million to go...

Netflix scoop Game of Thrones creators

Benioff and Weiss sign to the streaming giant for 9 figure paychecks.

John Lewis to give Free Google Home hub

Customers switching broadband will get the freebie worth nearly £100.

Study shows Brits want reliable broadband, NOT speed

UK 5G network goes live – are you up to speed?

Here's everything you need to know about the new mobile broadband network.

TalkTalk offers exclusive £80 reward to new fibre customers

The huge bonus is available to anyone signing up for a 'Faster Fibre' bundle through BroadbandDeals.co.uk

Virgin price hikes are coming

TikTok ‘gifts’ empty kids piggy banks

Children are most vulnerable to 'influencer' donation pleas.

Netflix ruins 90’s cartoon, enrages internet

The streaming giant came in for criticism for 'straightwashing' Japanese cult classic anime.