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Setting up your new broadband router may feel daunting but it doesn't have to be! Check out our extensive broadband set-up guides.

Broadband15 min read

150Mbps broadband deals UK September 2026: ranked by first-year cash

150Mbps broadband deals UK September 2026 ranked by first-year cash. Community Fibre London from £220.20; Virgin M125 £287.88; TalkTalk £320; EE/BT £361.88.

Broadband15 min read

Gigabit broadband deals UK August 2026: first-year cash, not the 1Gb tile

Gigabit broadband deals UK August 2026 ranked by first-year cash. Community Fibre, YouFibre, Virgin Gig1, EE/BT 900. Check your postcode.

Broadband14 min read

500Mbps broadband deals UK August 2026: first-year cash, not the tile

500Mbps broadband deals UK August 2026 ranked by first-year cost. Community Fibre £16 card, Virgin M500, EE Full Fibre 500. Check your postcode.

Everything you need to know about choosing, switching and getting the most out of your mobile plan, explained simply.

Mobile20 min read

5GB SIM only deals UK September 2026: ranked by 12-month cash

5GB SIM only deals UK September 2026: Lebara 12-month £4.50 (£54/year) leads on lebara.co.uk. Lycamobile £3.50 then £5, spusu £4.90 unlimited calls. Talkmobile 5GB tile dropped — not on retailer shop.

Mobile18 min read

20GB SIM only deals UK August 2026: ranked by 12-month cash

20GB SIM only deals UK August 2026: iD Mobile £6 flat (£72/year) leads on idmobile.co.uk. spusu £7.90, SMARTY £9, giffgaff £10. Lebara/Talkmobile 20GB comparison tiles dropped — not on retailer shops.

Mobile19 min read

Cheapest phone deals UK August 2026: A16 from £4.33. The Tab at £1 is not a phone

Cheapest phone deals UK August 2026: Galaxy A16 from £4.33. Ranked 28 Aug. Galaxy Tab at £1 is a tablet. Live cards, not a frozen list.

Cut your energy bills with our in-depth guides on tariffs, smart meters, and everything in between.

Energy22 min read

Economy 7 October 2026: the cap is £1,046. That is not cheaper dual fuel

Economy 7 October 2026: Ofgem’s typical bill is £1,046, up 1%. Why it is not cheaper dual fuel, the 42% night test, and when a single-rate tariff wins.

Energy19 min read

Prepay vs Direct Debit 2026: the cap is cheaper on prepay. The market is not

Prepay vs Direct Debit after Ofgem’s October 2026 cap: £1,678 vs £1,723 on the cap, but the cheapest fixes sit on Direct Debit. Should you come off prepay?

Energy17 min read

Standing charges vs unit rates 2026: which one actually cuts your bill

Standing charges vs unit rates 2026: Ofgem’s July pence, the £150 low-SC trial, and when a cheap kWh still costs more. Rank by annual cost.