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CompareDirect ·
Mid-contract price rises must now be shown in pounds and pence before you sign, switching provider takes a single text, and our comparison tracks 80 SIM only deals across 13 providers. Here is what the latest changes mean for your monthly bill.
Read the story →Checked: 27 Oct 2026, 17:08 (UK time)
GOV.UK ·
More than 150 rural 4G mast upgrades are now live, boosting mobile coverage across remote UK areas and helping walkers, visitors and communities stay connected.
GOV.UK ·
50 UK Government-funded 4G masts have been switched on to boost signal in some of Scotland's hardest-to-reach communities.
GOV.UK ·
Major telecoms providers sign new charter to end unexpected mid-contract price rises and make social tariffs easier to access, helping millions manage living costs.
GOV.UK ·
Over 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government’s drive to end total-not-spots
GOV.UK ·
Scammers who fake their numbers to trick the public out of their cash will be exposed in a major upgrade of mobile networks.
GOV.UK ·
Proposed commitments would ensure the merger boosts competition in UK telecoms with rollout of 5G connectivity
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