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UK Consumers Lose £28 Million Monthly on Mobile, Broadband Bills Due to Opaque Pricing
Citizens Advice reports that UK mobile and broadband customers collectively lose £28 million monthly due to hidden renewal deals and difficult negotiation processes, with 78% of those attempting negotiation facing difficulties like long hold times and confusing menus.
UK Consumers Lose £28 Million Monthly on Mobile, Broadband Bills Due to Opaque Pricing
Citizens Advice reports that UK mobile and broadband customers collectively lose £28 million monthly due to hidden renewal deals and difficult negotiation processes, with 78% of those attempting negotiation facing difficulties like long hold times and confusing menus.
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44% Bias Score
Armenia to Sell 20% VivaCell-MTS Stake for $50 Million
The Armenian government will sell its 20% stake in VivaCell-MTS to FEDILCO GROUP LIMITED for $50 million, a company that gifted this stake to the government 1.5 years prior. This decision contrasts with the recent nationalization of the electric grid and raises questions regarding transparency and t...
Armenia to Sell 20% VivaCell-MTS Stake for $50 Million
The Armenian government will sell its 20% stake in VivaCell-MTS to FEDILCO GROUP LIMITED for $50 million, a company that gifted this stake to the government 1.5 years prior. This decision contrasts with the recent nationalization of the electric grid and raises questions regarding transparency and t...
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48% Bias Score
BT Refunds £18 Million After Ofcom Contract Information Ruling
BT has refunded £18 million to over 1.1 million customers after Ofcom ruled it failed to provide sufficient contract information, resulting in a £2.8 million fine and further penalties for emergency call failures.
BT Refunds £18 Million After Ofcom Contract Information Ruling
BT has refunded £18 million to over 1.1 million customers after Ofcom ruled it failed to provide sufficient contract information, resulting in a £2.8 million fine and further penalties for emergency call failures.
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48% Bias Score
BT to Close Londonderry Office, 140 Jobs at Risk
BT plans to close its Londonderry office by year-end, resulting in approximately 140 job losses; most roles will move to India, some to Belfast, as part of a wider cost-cutting and consolidation strategy.
BT to Close Londonderry Office, 140 Jobs at Risk
BT plans to close its Londonderry office by year-end, resulting in approximately 140 job losses; most roles will move to India, some to Belfast, as part of a wider cost-cutting and consolidation strategy.
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56% Bias Score
UK Telecom Firms Forced to Show Price Rises Upfront
Millions of UK consumers are protected from unexpected price increases by new Ofcom rules requiring telecom firms to display all future price rises in pounds and pence upfront, following a Guardian investigation exposing "greedflation" that led to increases of up to 17.3%.
UK Telecom Firms Forced to Show Price Rises Upfront
Millions of UK consumers are protected from unexpected price increases by new Ofcom rules requiring telecom firms to display all future price rises in pounds and pence upfront, following a Guardian investigation exposing "greedflation" that led to increases of up to 17.3%.
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52% Bias Score
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
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52% Bias Score
US Authorities Dismantle Network of Servers and SIM Cards Aimed at Disrupting NYC Communications
US authorities dismantled a network of over 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of crippling New York City's telecommunications system, potentially targeting the UN General Assembly.
US Authorities Dismantle Network of Servers and SIM Cards Aimed at Disrupting NYC Communications
US authorities dismantled a network of over 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of crippling New York City's telecommunications system, potentially targeting the UN General Assembly.
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60% Bias Score
UK Telecom Engineers Face Surge in Abuse and Assault
Openreach reported 450 cases of abuse and assault against its engineers in the year to March, a significant increase and now the leading cause of staff injury; Virgin Media O2 also reports a large rise in similar incidents, highlighting a broader problem of violence against customer-facing workers.
UK Telecom Engineers Face Surge in Abuse and Assault
Openreach reported 450 cases of abuse and assault against its engineers in the year to March, a significant increase and now the leading cause of staff injury; Virgin Media O2 also reports a large rise in similar incidents, highlighting a broader problem of violence against customer-facing workers.
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52% Bias Score
EE Refunds Thousands After Roaming Fee Overcharges
In early June, thousands of EE customers in Europe were overcharged double their usual roaming fees (£5.18 instead of £2.59 per day) due to a billing error; EE is issuing automatic refunds after identifying and resolving the issue on July 8th, following the end of post-Brexit free roaming.
EE Refunds Thousands After Roaming Fee Overcharges
In early June, thousands of EE customers in Europe were overcharged double their usual roaming fees (£5.18 instead of £2.59 per day) due to a billing error; EE is issuing automatic refunds after identifying and resolving the issue on July 8th, following the end of post-Brexit free roaming.
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40% Bias Score
France Considers Tiered Mobile Data Pricing Amidst Environmental Concerns
France's mobile data plan sizes are rapidly increasing, reaching up to 350GB, despite average usage of only 16GB, prompting the Ademe to suggest a tiered pricing model to address environmental concerns and the economic motivations behind the current trend.
France Considers Tiered Mobile Data Pricing Amidst Environmental Concerns
France's mobile data plan sizes are rapidly increasing, reaching up to 350GB, despite average usage of only 16GB, prompting the Ademe to suggest a tiered pricing model to address environmental concerns and the economic motivations behind the current trend.
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48% Bias Score
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Vodafone-Three Merger: CMA Conditions and Consumer Impact
The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three is under scrutiny by the CMA, which could approve it under certain conditions to safeguard consumers from price increases and ensure market competition.
Vodafone-Three Merger: CMA Conditions and Consumer Impact
The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three is under scrutiny by the CMA, which could approve it under certain conditions to safeguard consumers from price increases and ensure market competition.
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0% Bias Score
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