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04/03/2026

Paramount agrees $111bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount has agreed a $111bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, with plans to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform.

27/02/2026

Social tariff uptake still below 10% despite wider availability, Ofcom finds

Ofcom says just 532,000 UK households use broadband or mobile social tariffs, under 10% of those eligible, despite wider availability.

23/02/2026

Sky Atlantic to launch on Virgin TV in April

Sky Atlantic will launch on Virgin Media, bringing major HBO dramas to the platform as HBO Max enters the UK. We explain what changes for viewers.

20/02/2026

Ofcom’s latest figures show Virgin Media’s complaint rate has dropped below the industry average for the first time in six years - the most notable change in an otherwise stable quarter.

Ofcom's Q3 2025 complaints data shows Virgin Media's broadband complaints have fallen below the industry average for the first time since 2019.

19/02/2026

Virgin Media O2 owners to buy Netomnia parent in £2bn deal

Virgin Media O2's owners plan to acquire Netomnia's parent company in a £2bn deal, strengthening their fibre footprint and competition with Openreach.

18/02/2026

Streaming is starting to resemble the pay TV model it once disrupted.

HBO Max’s UK launch shows why 👇

HBO Max launches in the UK on 26 March with tiered pricing, TNT Sports integration and new bundle structures. Here's what changes for viewers.

13/02/2026

Sky bundles Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and hayu into single £24 subscription

Sky brings Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and hayu into one £24 TV bundle, marking a shift toward consolidation as HBO Max launches in the UK.

13/02/2026

Broadband and mobile providers sign voluntary Telecoms Consumer Charter - but most pricing rules were already in place.

https://www.choose.co.uk/news/2026/telecoms-consumer-charter-voluntary-pledge/

08/02/2026

TV licence to rise to £180 from April 2026

The UK TV licence will rise to £180 from April 2026. We explain who must pay, how this affects household bills, and the wider debate about the licence model.

05/02/2026

Vodafone launches 5G “Speed Boost” add-on - here’s how it really works.

Vodafone's 5G Speed Boost promises faster data in busy places. We explain the prioritisation, limits, and whether it's fair to pay extra for 5G reliability.

05/02/2026

Sky confirms April 2026 broadband and TV price rises

Sky has confirmed April 2026 price rises for broadband and TV. We explain what's changing for new vs existing customers - and what it means for exit rights.

29/01/2026

Ofcom is consulting on how AI is being used by telecoms providers, and whether existing consumer protections still work as automation increases.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on how AI is used by telecoms providers, what it means for customers, and whether existing protections still work.