MoneySavingExpert News Broadband TalkTalk fined £3 million for billing blundersOfcom has handed telecoms company TalkTalk a £3 million fine for billing customers for services they never received.18 August 2011 Advertised broadband speed claims are 'false'The gap between advertised and actual broadband speeds is growing, new research by telecommunications regulator Ofcom shows. 27 July 2011 Hope for broadband price cuts in countrysideMillions of people are set to get cheaper internet access after BT was told this week to slash the prices it charges rival firms in rural areas.21 July 2011 TalkTalk worst of big guns for customer serviceTalkTalk and KC have been voted as worst telecoms firms for customer service, in a massive poll of 24,056 votes. 7 June 2011 EU overhaul means shorter mobile phone contractsConsumers can now benefit from shorter phone and broadband contracts as new regulations come into force today. 26 May 2011 Primus Saver launches cheapest-ever landline rental deal8 March 2011 Broadband 'half advertised speed'The average UK broadband speed remains less than half that advertised, with regulator Ofcom pushing for new rules to ensure consumers are not misled.2 March 2011 O2 to hike broadband prices18 February 2011 Rural areas set for cheaper broadbandMillions of internet users living in rural areas could get cheaper broadband, following pressure on telecoms giant BT to lower prices.21 January 2011 Government promises faster broadband in £830m pushThe Government is to spend £830 million in a drive to give the UK the best broadband network in Europe by 2015.6 December 2010 First242526 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us