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Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest UK broadband providers revealed and you could save £108 a year
We reveal how else you can slash telecoms costs below BILL HELP Cheapest UK broadband providers revealed and you could save £108 a year Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE cheapest UK broadband providers have been revealed - and switching could save you £108 a year. New customer research from GoCompare found Sky is top when it comes to affordability. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A new survey from GoCompare reveals what broadband firms offer the best prices Credit: Alamy The price comparison site said of the firms offering broadband deals with speeds between the 100 to 249 megabits per second (Mbps) range, Sky came out cheapest, according to households it surveyed. Among Sky customers receiving speeds in this range, a quarter reported paying less than £21 per month - the highest proportion of the providers included in the survey. Meanwhile, 2% said they were being charged between £11 and £15. Virgin Media and Vodafone were tied in second place for cheapest broadband deals, according to customers surveyed. GoCompare said just 13% of both providers' users paid £20 or less for deals in the same speed range. The vast majority were paying between £16 and £20 although 4% of Vodafone's users were charged less and 1% of Virgin Media's paying £10 or under. Around one in 10 (12%) BT customers said they were paying below the £21 mark. However, 4% said they pay just £10 per month or less. Meanwhile, only 11% of EE's users were found to be paying under £21 and 6% were in the lowest price bracket of £11 or less - the most of the providers listed. GoCompare said that the customer survey revealed providers generally charge between £21 and £30 per month for broadband speeds in the 100 to 249Mbps range. CHECK YOUR SPEED: Broadband That means a customer opting for a £21 a month deal over a £30 a month deal would save £108 per year. How firms compared on internet service and customer service GoCompare's survey also looked at how broadband firms fared in terms of service reliability. The price comparison website found Plusnet was the most reliable by customers it surveyed. It said 92% of Plusnet customers reported that their service had been reliable over the last 12 months. Meanwhile, 65% described it as "very reliable". Sky, BT and EE customers surveyed reported similar levels of service reliability. Of the BT customers surveyed, 94% reported having a reliable service but just 58% branded it "very reliable". EE and Sky received the same customer scores, with 92% of their users describing their broadband service as "reliable". But, only just over half of both firms' customers stated it was "very reliable". Three received some of the best scores for customer service. Just under half (49%) of its users stated that the provider offered 'good' customer service, with a total of 62% giving a positive response. EE was close behind, with over half (57%) of its users giving the provider's service a positive response overall, with roughly a quarter (26%) stating it was 'very good'. Plusnet came in a very close third in this category, with 54% giving a positive answer, and a quarter (25%) saying the service was 'very good'. Vodafone received marginally more positive responses than Plusnet, 55%, but only a fifth described it as 'very good'. Matt Sanders, broadband expert at said: 'Broadband users will always want a deal with the fastest speeds for the lowest price possible. "Our statistics suggest that Sky are providing a high proportion of users with below-average prices for decent speeds, highlighting them as a strong choice for cost-conscious customers. 'But price isn't the only factor to consider when deciding on the right broadband deal for you. "Reliability and good quality customer service are also important. "Plus, many broadband deals include extras like TV packages, so while one might be low-cost, another might be better value for money when all the additions are taken into account. 'For this reason, before committing to a package, it's always a good idea to compare providers to find out which offers the best deal for your needs. "Doing so regularly will make sure you're still getting the best offer possible." The Sun asked EE to comment.
Broadcast Pro
07-06-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
SESs 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites set to begin connectivity services
With these satellites, SES is enhancing the O3b mPOWER network to serve customers across multiple market segments SES has announced that the latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites launched in December 2024 is now ready to offer services across the globe. Featuring redesigned payload power modules, the seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites are bolstering the capabilities of SESs second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system, supporting the delivery of high throughput and predictable low latency services at scale. To date, SES has launched eight out of 13 O3b mPOWER high-throughput and low-latency satellites. The next O3b mPOWER launch is scheduled for summer 2025. SES has also expanded its strategically located satellite ground stations, and now has 12 operational O3b mPOWER gateways located in South Africa, Peru, Brazil, Portugal, Australia, Greece, the US, Chile, the United Arab Emirates and Senegal. Five out of these are co-located and operated by Microsofts Azure data centres. Our O3b mPOWER services are in high demand and we were eagerly awaiting the additional satellites to strengthen our MEO network, said Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES. As we continue to deploy additional O3b mPOWER satellites, we are bringing substantially more capacity and improved network efficiency, resulting in a threefold increase in available capacity by 2027 to better serve our mobility, government, enterprise and cloud customers. SES started offering O3b mPOWER services worldwide since April 2024 and has been delivering high-performance network services to customer sites across Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas in multiple market segments. The systems exceptional flexibility means it can provide services ranging from tens of Mbps to multiple gigabits per second of capacity to any site.
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gilat Expands and Adds to its ESA Antenna Portfolio with a Successful Test Flight of ESR-2030Ku on Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Network
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today the successful completion of a series of test flights featuring its ESR-2030Ku electronically steered antenna (ESA). Conducted in collaboration with Gogo, which will be the exclusive distributor of the antenna for the business aviation and defense markets, the tests demonstrated outstanding performance of the ESA on the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. The ESR-2030Ku—designed for mobility and engineered for efficiency—delivered full-duplex connectivity with throughput of 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink. The terminal remained stable and reliable throughout the tests, even in demanding performance scenarios. 'We are extremely pleased with the results of these flight tests,' said Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Gilat. 'With the superior performance of the ESR-2030Ku, we are expanding our portfolio of market-leading electronically steered antennas, which now includes both the ESR-2030Ku and the Stellar Blu Sidewinder. This achievement positions Gilat to capitalize on the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar market for LEO-based ESA solutions in the Defense and In-Flight Connectivity sectors.' The ESR-2030Ku is a unique compact and low-power full-duplex aero ESA built for the OneWeb network. Production hardware delivery to support customer STCs is expected later in 2025. About Gilat Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world. Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries—Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu—we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and modems; high-performance satellite terminals; advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services. Gilat's products and tailored solutions support multiple applications including government and defense, IFC and mobility, broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace, broadcast, and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: Gilat Satellite Networks Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer [email protected] Alliance Advisors: [email protected]m Phone: +1 212 838 3777
Zawya
06-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Northstar Telecom increases base speed for fibre broadband plans
Bahrain - Northstar Telecom is enhancing its consumer and business fibre broadband services, reinforcing the commitment to delivering 'Better Connections, Smarter Solutions'. The service provider has increased base speeds for all plans, tripling entry-level speeds to 300 Mbps, while higher-tier plans now offer up to 2 Gbps symmetric speeds. These upgrades ensure businesses operate more efficiently and individuals experience seamless connectivity for streaming, gaming, and remote work. Northstar Telecom's fibre broadband plans are powered by BNET, the same national fibre infrastructure used by Bahrain's major telcos. This guarantees that customers enjoy high-quality, reliable broadband service on par with leading providers in the kingdom. Commenting on the upgrades, Northstar Telecom operations director Tony Chacko said: 'Northstar Telecom is committed to delivering high-performance connectivity that keeps pace with our customers' growing digital needs. These upgrades ensure that businesses and individuals benefit from faster, more reliable Internet at no additional cost.' Existing customers will automatically receive these speed upgrades, enhancing their experience without any action required. For more details, contact the Northstar Telecom customer service team at 1756 5171 or visit Follow us on LinkedIn - Gulf Daily News - GDN
