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Network access provider Openreach (BT) has today notified communication providers of their intention to introduce geographic connection charges on high-capacity Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) lines, which provide dedicated point-to-point data connectivity between sites for businesses, from 1st July 2026.

The move reflects a change introduced via Ofcom’s recent Telecoms Access Review 2026 (TAR), which has in turn prompted Openreach to introduce Geographic Area Codes (GAC) to support location-based pricing and billing. The change gives the operator the ability to geographically price EAD connections based on the delivery location (Area 2, Area 3, IEC [Inter-Exchange Connectivity], CLA [Central London Area] or HNR [High Network Reach]) – as defined by the regulator.

However, once the system is live on 1st July, there will be “no price change“, as all geographic connection charges will continue to align with the preceding national price. “This system capability will allow us to comply with our regulatory obligations and is in line with the Telecoms Access Review framework which was recently introduced,” said a spokesperson for Openreach to ISPreview.

The change has no impact on EAD rental and main link charges, which will continue to be set on a national basis, at least until geographic-based rental pricing is introduced and formally notified. Further details can be found in the official briefing documents. But this does admittedly make EAD pricing even more complex than it was before, even if the hope is it should eventually ensure pricing is more reflective of competition when assessed at postcode or building level.

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Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More

Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) recently kicked off their Summer Sale 2026 across various plans, which among other things says they’ve reduced their unlimited Three 5G Home Broadband package to just £18 per month on a 24-month contract term (although it was just £16 when we tried just now).

The aforementioned package comes with a Three 5G Hub MC888AD Wi-Fi 6 router from ZTE, a 30-day money-back guarantee, the ability to claim up to £200 in switching credit where applicable (terms apply) and a promise that the service will deliver average download speeds of 150Mbps (varying between locations).

However, the availability of Three’s Home Broadband packages is still a bit of a postcode lottery across the UK (some areas can get it and others cannot), which often also seems to be irrespective of whether or not your location can already access a strong 5G signal from the operator.

The other catch stems from Three’s mid-contract price hikes, which means that their 5G Home Broadband package may start at £16 (our checking) per month, but then it rises to £19.50 from 1st April 2027 and £23 from 1st April 2028. Lots of Three UK’s other mobile plans and handset bundles have also been discounted in price.