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Gadget crazy Britain gears up for most connected Christmas

This Christmas looks set to be the most connected of all time with an estimated 16 million gadgets connecting to the internet on Christmas day. Last year traffic on our network trebled compared with the previous year and this year we’re expecting a further 25% uplift in broadband traffic across our network compared to last year [...]

Blizzard of international calls this Christmas

Christmas is a time for family and friends but we know that it’s not always possible for loved ones to be together, especially when they live in different countries. Many people rely on using their home phone to catch up with friends and family around the world on Christmas day.

Online Christmas shopping tips

I’ve done half my Christmas shopping already and I haven’t even had to leave the house. A quick search on the internet for a Wii game for my nephew and a digital photo frame for my sister, a few clicks of the mouse and all I have to do is sit back and wait for [...]

Bored of Christmas? Sing Our Petition instead!

Christmas has come and gone. You’re sick of turkey sandwiches and you’re bored of the telly.

So why not get your creative juices flowing by entering our Sing Our Petition competition, campaigning against the government’s misguided “three strikes” proposals?

Avoid the perils of broadband slowdown this Christmas

With only just over a week left until Christmas, many of you will have doubtlessly been busy decorating your homes, complete with sparkling Christmas tree. However, our past experience has shown that in-home lighting and wiring, such as Christmas tree lights, can interfere with wireless signals and reduce broadband speeds – regardless of ISP provider – by up to 25%.