Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling are now available on most UK networks if you’re using a compatible mobile phone.
In the UK, Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling are now available on most mobile networks when you’re using a compatible device. The functionality allows you to make and receive phone calls and text messages wherever a Wi-Fi signal or a 4G mobile signal are available. This allows you to stay connected in more places, as well as giving you better quality phone calls and faster download speeds on a call.
In this article, we’ll look at Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling capabilities in the UK. We’ll start by looking at what the technology is, and the mobile networks on which you’re able to use it. We’ll also look at handset compatibility and alternatives to the technology if you’re not able to get it.
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VOXI offers low-cost roaming in 122 worldwide destinations including Europe, the USA, Canada, Turkey & more.
In 2022, VOXI is one of the UK’s best value mobile networks for international roaming. You’ll now pay as little as £1/day to use your mobile phone in Europe, or £1.67/day to use it outside Europe (including in the USA, Canada, Turkey and more). You can use a VOXI SIM card on a one-month rolling basis, with no contract and no credit check required.
In this article, we’ll look at international roaming on VOXI and how much you can expect to pay, both inside and outside Europe. We’ll also look at how you can get a VOXI SIM card to benefit from the offer if you’re not already a customer of VOXI.
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Virgin Media’s Bigger Combo Bundle includes 190+ TV channels and M350 Fibre Broadband. Read our review.
In the UK, the Bigger Combo Bundle is Virgin Media’s mid-range TV and broadband package. Currently available from £34.99 per month, it includes more than 190 television channels (including most Sky entertainment channels). You’ll also get Virgin Media’s M350 Fibre Broadband included, with an average download speed of 362Mbps.
You can upgrade your Bigger Combo Bundle to add the Sky Sports channels (with Bigger Sports Combo Bundle) or to add the Sky Cinema channels (with Bigger Movies Combo Bundle). Alternatively, you can upgrade to the Mega Volt Bundle for Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, Netflix and an unlimited O2 SIM card.
In this article, we’ll review Virgin Media’s Bigger Combo Bundle and what you’ll get with it, both in terms of television channels and the fibre broadband. We’ll then compare the Bigger Combo Bundle to rival packages from Sky and BT before looking at how you can switch your TV and broadband service to Virgin Media.
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Virgin Media offers Volt broadband and TV bundles with an O2 SIM card. Find out about the Volt plans and how they work.
In the UK, Virgin Media now offers a range of Volt broadband plans. Alongside your Virgin Media broadband service, you’ll get an O2 SIM card included. This comes with 10GB data per month (or unlimited data when you choose the Mega Volt Bundle).
Alongside the supercharged home broadband connection and O2 SIM card, you’ll get whole home wi-fi through Virgin Media’s Intelligent Wi-Fi Plus. You’ll also get the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone add-on included on your SIM card.
In this article, we’ll review the Volt broadband plans available on Virgin Media, including how they work and what you’ll get included on the plan. We’ll then look at the best Volt broadband deals currently available and how you can switch your home broadband service to Virgin Media.
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BT’s Hybrid Speed Boost combines 4G broadband with a copper (ADSL) connection to give you faster speeds. Find out how it works and how to get it.
In the UK, BT’s new Hybrid Speed Boost solution combines a 4G connection with a copper (ADSL) fixed-line connection for faster speeds on your broadband.
According to BT, it can boost the download speed on your broadband by an average of 20Mbps. It alsos improve the upload speed of your connection by ten times on average, giving you a much better experience for cloud storage and online backup.
At present, you’ll get Hybrid Speed Boost included on all BT Business plans that are delivered using ADSL (copper broadband) technology. At the time of writing, you can get unlimited broadband from £29.95 per month (ex VAT). This includes unlimited data through both your 4G connection and your copper broadband connection.
In this article, we’ll review BT’s Hybrid Speed Boost solution. We’ll start by looking at what it is and how it improves the speed of your broadband service. We’ll then look at the best BT Business plans with Hybrid Speed Boost included, how it compares to Hybrid Backup, and the coverage available on the service.
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Sky Glass allows you to build a collection of your favourite TV shows and movies, with on-demand playback from cloud-based recordings.
When you buy a Sky Glass TV, you’ll get the ability to build your own playlist. According to Sky, this is like “recordings, only better”.
Unlike traditional recordings, the Playlist feature has been reimagined for a world with catch-up TV and cloud-based recording. It allows you to watch your favourite shows and movies on-demand, with no storage limits and no limits on how many programmes you can record at the same time.
In this article, we’ll look at the Playlist feature on Sky Glass. We’ll start by looking at how Playlist works and how it compares to recordings as found on the Sky Q box. We’ll also look at the other features available and the best Sky Glass deals.
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You can get a short-term home broadband deal from £30/month with no contract and lots of flexibility.
In the UK, the contract length on popular home broadband deals has steadily been increasing over the last few years. Many broadband plans now lock you in to a 24-month contract, giving you limited flexibility when things change.
If you’re looking for a short-term home broadband plan, there are a number of providers that offer home broadband on a flexible one-month rolling deal. This means you can change or cancel your broadband service at any time
In this article, we’ll review and compare ‘no contract’ home broadband providers in the UK. We’ll start with an overview of the available options, before looking at each individual provider in more detail. We’ll also look at 4G home broadband as a flexible alternative to getting fibre broadband without a contract.
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NOW offers low-cost fibre broadband plans with average download speeds between 61Mbps and 100Mbps, powered by Sky.
In the UK, NOW offers low-cost fibre broadband plans from £23 per month. They’re owned and operated by Sky, but their broadband plans are typically a few pounds per month less than on the comparable Sky Broadband plan.
The following table shows NOW’s latest broadband plans:
Frequently Asked Questions
| What happened to NOW’s old fibre broadband plans? |
Prior to June 2024, NOW offered a choice of Brilliant Broadband (11Mbps), Fab Fibre (36Mbps) and Super Fibre (63Mbps) broadband plans. These were withdrawn from sale, and replaced with the new Superfast and Full Fibre plans that are powered by Sky. |
| How do the NOW television memberships work? |
In the UK, NOW offers the following television memberships:
- A NOW Entertainment membership gives you access to Sky’s entertainment channels including Sky Atlantic, Sky Max and Sky Witness.
- A NOW Cinema membership gives you access to the Sky Cinema channels and over 1,000 movies to stream on-demand.
- A NOW Sports membership gives you access to the Sky Sports channels, with live sporting action, analysis and more.
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| Can I get NOW Broadband where I live? |
Around 90% of UK homes are able to get a NOW Broadband service. You can check the availability of different plans at your address on the NOW Broadband website. |
You can get a 5G SIM Only Deal from just £2.90/month in the UK. Compare the best value 5G SIM only deals.
In the UK, it’s currently possible to get a 5G SIM-only deal from just £2.90 per month. This will give you access to faster 5G speeds on a 5G-ready phone. You’ll also benefit from more network capacity and lower amounts of latency when using a 5G network.
In this article, we’ll compare the UK’s best value 5G SIM Only Deals. We’ll start with an overview of the plans available before looking at the 5G SIM cards available on each network.
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Sky offers Gigafast Broadband from £38/month with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Read our review.
In the UK, Sky now offers Gigafast Broadband from £38/month: it’s their fastest ever home broadband service with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Currently available in 24% of UK homes, it’s delivered using full fibre (FTTP) technology.
Get Sky Gigafast for £38/month →
In this article, we’ll review Sky’s Gigafast Broadband, comparing it to cheaper alternatives such as Superfast Broadband and Ultrafast Broadband. We’ll also compare it to plans from other providers before looking at the availability of the service and how you can switch to Sky’s Gigafast Broadband.
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