Sky’s WiFi Max add-on gives you a powerful Sky Max Hub router & an enhanced WiFi Guarantee. Up to 3 Sky Max Pods are also available if needed.
In the UK, Sky now offers a WiFi Max add-on for home broadband customers. For an extra £4 per month, you’ll get an upgrade to the Sky Max Hub router with support for the latest WiFi 6 technology. You’ll also benefit from an enhanced WiFi guarantee with up to 3 Sky Max Pods, if needed, at no extra cost.
In this article, we’ll review the WiFi Max add-on for Sky Broadband, including how it works and the additional benefits you’ll get. We’ll also look at the best Sky Broadband deals with WiFi Max included.
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Three offers 5G home broadband with an average download speed of 150Mbps. Find out how it compares to normal fibre broadband.
In the UK, Three now offers unlimited 5G home broadband in selected postcodes across 580 UK towns and cities.
One of the benefits of Three’s 5G home broadband is that it’s a cheaper option than most fibre broadband services. The average download speed of 150Mbps also holds up well, though the greater variability in download speeds can be frustrating and can be a deal-breaker for some.
As a special offer for January 2026, you can get Three’s 5G home broadband for just £15 per month when you order through this link (this is reduced from £21 per month). Alternatively, if you’re looking for a shorter contract, there’s a 12-month plan where you’ll pay £24 per month.
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In this article, we’ll review Three’s 5G home broadband. We’ll start by looking at how it works, and how it compares to normal fibre broadband. We’ll also look at the speeds available, along with the best 5G home broadband deals and the latest 5G Hub router.
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Sky Glass gives you all of your entertainment in one place, with monthly payments for your TV. Discover the 10 top Sky Glass features.
As the days get shorter and as the weather gets colder, many of us are looking for new ways to pass the time indoors. To help with this, Sky has launched their December 2023 offer on Sky Glass.
With Sky Glass, you’ll get all of your entertainment together in one place, including your live TV and on-demand content. There’s no need for a satellite dish or for a separate box to watch. There’s also the Sky Live camera add-on, allowing you to play motion-control games and to watch TV together with distant families.
In this article, we’ll look at our top 10 features of Sky Glass and how you can use Sky Glass to keep your family entertained this winter.
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EE offers fibre & full fibre broadband plans. You can unlock £10 unlimited data SIMs with their broadband, plus features like Smart WiFi & WiFi Enhancer.
In the UK, EE has relaunched their home broadband service, taking over as the BT Group’s flagship consumer brand.
On EE, you can now get fibre broadband and full fibre broadband with download speeds of up to 1.6Gbps. You’ll also get the latest Smart Hub Plus router included on your plan with support for WiFi 6 technology and WiFi Controls. Optional add-ons are available on top of this like Smart WiFi, Hybrid Connect and WiFi Enhancer.
As an EE broadband customer, you can unlock unlimited data SIM cards from just £10 per month on a monthly rolling basis (for speeds of up to 10Mbps). This can save you a significant amount of money on your mobile phone when you’re an EE broadband customer.
In this article, we’ll review EE’s new home broadband service, including the different plans and features available. We’ll also look at the speeds you can expect on EE broadband, and how you can switch to EE from your current home broadband provider.
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Lyca Mobile offers SIM-only deals such as 30GB data for £5, 50GB data for £7.50, and unlimited data for £12.50.
In the UK, Lyca Mobile is currently offering exclusive SIM-only deals from just £2.50 per month for the first month (then £5 per month). This is a special offer for customers who sign up in January 2026.
Lyca Mobile’s SIM-only plans are available on a one-month rolling basis with no contract, no credit check, and 5G coverage from EE. You’ll also get inclusive international minutes on your plan, along with EU roaming at no extra cost.
In this article, we’ll look at Lyca Mobile’s best SIM-only deals and how you can get their latest SIM-only offers. We’ll also look at the features available on Lyca Mobile and how you can keep your current phone number when you move to Lyca.
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giffgaff now offers eSIM on their Pay As You Go & Pay Monthly plans. Find out how to get a giffgaff eSIM.
In the UK, giffgaff has become the second Pay As You Go network to offer eSIM functionality on their plans (Lyca Mobile was first to market, and has offered Pay As You Go eSIMs since March 2023).
With giffgaff’s new eSIM feature, you’ll be able to use your mobile phone without the need to have a physical SIM card inside it. You can also benefit from dual-SIM functionality on compatible eSIM devices (including the iPhone 11, Galaxy S20, Pixel 3, and newer versions of each device). This allows you to have two phone numbers at the same time on your smartphone. You can also improve the coverage available with access to more masts.
To get a giffgaff eSIM, you’ll need to start by ordering a regular giffgaff SIM card first. Once you’ve activated this, you’ll be able to swap it for a giffgaff eSIM inside the giffgaff app.
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The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are the latest smartphones from Google. You’ll get a fresh design, an upgraded camera & helpful AI features with the Tensor G3 processor.
Google has just announced their next-generation of Google Pixel smartphones. The Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro are currently available for pre-order at the Carphone Warehouse, with general availability from the 12th October.
The Pixel 8 comes with Google’s latest AI-powered features, including a ‘Best Take’ feature for your photos and an ‘Audio Magic Eraser’. You can also get help throughout the day with things like automatic web page summaries, call screening, audio transcription, summaries, and more. There are also hardware improvements such as a brighter display and an upgraded camera, with all-day battery life and fast wired and wireless charging.
As a special offer, you can currently get a free pair of Pixel Buds Pro (worth £199) when you order a new Pixel 8 smartphone. Alternatively, you can get a free Pixel Watch 2 (worth £349) when you order the Pixel 8 Pro. This offer is available until the 16th October 2023.
In this article, we’ll review Google’s latest Pixel smartphones, including the features available and the best deals for getting a Pixel 8 in the UK. We’ll also look at the key specifications, and how they compare across the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro.
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Plusnet’s Fibre broadband-only plan gives you the fastest speeds your home can get, with no need for a landline.
In the UK, Plusnet now offers a range of broadband-only plans that do not require a landline to set up your connection. Their latest plan, which is simply known as ‘Plusnet Fibre’, gives you the fastest available download speeds in your home using fibre technology for just £22.99 per month. It’s a straightforward broadband-only service with better reliability, an inclusive Plusnet Hub Two router, and online security from Norton.
If you’re living in an area with access to full fibre (FTTP) technology, Plusnet also offers Full Fibre plans which are also broadband-only. They use 100% full fibre connectivity straight into your home, allowing you to get ultrafast download speeds of up to 900Mbps.
In this article, we’ll review Plusnet’s ‘Fibre’ broadband-only plan, including how it works and the best deals that are currently available. We’ll also look at the features you’ll get included, and how you can switch your home broadband service to Plusnet.
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Uki Mobile offers a pre-paid eSIM for visitors to the UK. The Uki Mobile plans start from US$4.50 (~£3.30) for 7 days usage, with 4G & 5G coverage from the EE network.
If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom, there are a number of different ways to use your phone when you’re there.
If you’re using an eSIM-ready phone (such as the iPhone 11, the Galaxy S20, the Pixel 3 or later devices), one of the easiest and most convenient ways to stay connected is using a Uki Mobile eSIM. This starts from US$4.50 (approximately £3.30) for 7 days of use, with access to 99% population coverage on the EE network.
There’s no need to be a UK resident to get a Uki Mobile eSIM and it’s available on a pre-paid basis, with no long-term agreements. However, one disadvantage is that you won’t get a UK phone number on the eSIM so it isn’t possible to use it for calling or texting. In addition, you won’t get European roaming.
As a special offer for January 2026, you can get a 15% discount on all Uki Mobile eSIMs when you order through this link and use the KENS15 voucher code at checkout. This offer is available to customers who are new to Airalo. If you’ve used an Airalo eSIM in the past, the KENS10 voucher code will give you a 10% discount instead.
In this article, we’ll review the eSIM plans from Uki Mobile. We’ll start by looking at the plans available and how you can get them through the Airalo app. We’ll then compare it to other prepaid SIM cards in the UK, before looking at the coverage available.
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If you’re a student, giffgaff is offering 40GB data for £10† with no contract. There’s also a chance to win one of 300 retail vouchers, worth £250, following activation of a student SIM††.
giffgaff’s 40GB for £10 student deal has ended. This blog post is being kept as an archive for customers who previously signed up for the 40GB offer. You’ll now
get £5 of bonus credit instead on a student SIM card from giffgaff.
Whether you’re starting university this year, or whether you’re back for a new academic year, giffgaff is currently offering a special £10 SIM-only deal that’s available exclusively for students.
If you’re a student signing up to giffgaff before the 30th November 2023 with a valid .ac.uk email address or using an eligible student SIM, you’ll be able to get a massive 40GB data for £10 for 12 months, with no contract and no credit check.
If you activate an eligible student SIM, you could also be in with a chance of winning a £250 retail voucher in giffgaff’s student prize draw (with a guaranteed prize of a £10 retail voucher). You’ll need to activate the student SIM card and purchase at least two plans or credit top-ups by the 30th November 2023, and still be an active member on that date.
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In this article, we’ll look closer at giffgaff’s student deals for 2023, including how you can get 40GB data for £10. We’ll also look at how to enter giffgaff’s prize draw for students and what you’re able to win. We’ll then look at the features included on your giffgaff SIM card and how to keep your existing phone number when you move to giffgaff.
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