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Can I Keep My Landline with Virgin Media (on Virgin’s New Fibre Network)?
21Oct
Can I Keep My Landline with Virgin Media (on Virgin’s New Fibre Network)?
As Virgin Media rolls out its new full-fibre broadband (using cutting-edge XGS-PON technology), many...
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The Big Switch-Off in 2027, What’s it All About?
20Oct
The Big Switch-Off in 2027, What’s it All About?
There’s a big change coming to your home phone. Are you prepared for it?
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The Next Batch Has Been Revealed: Is Your Area on the Landline Switch-Off List?
15Oct
The Next Batch Has Been Revealed: Is Your Area on the Landline Switch-Off List?
Still using a traditional landline? The UK is retiring the old copper network in phases and moving e...
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The Only Home VoIP Guide That You Won’t Fall Asleep Reading!
14Oct
The Only Home VoIP Guide That You Won’t Fall Asleep Reading!
Learning about new tech can be a snooze-fest, so we’ve kept things simple & light-hearted.
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What is VoIP? The Complete Guide for UK Households
29Sept
What is VoIP? The Complete Guide for UK Households
For many UK households, especially those who rely on their landline as a lifeline, the news of the t...
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How to Protect Yourself from Phone Scams
26Sept
How to Protect Yourself from Phone Scams
Just about anyone could get caught in a phone scam, so here’s how to protect yourself.
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An Easy Digital Voice Guide for The Over 60s
26Sept
An Easy Digital Voice Guide for The Over 60s
Here’s everything you need to know and expect from digital voice – put simply.
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Landline Only Deals for Pensioners – Cheapest Options & Practical Advice (2025)
26Sept
Landline Only Deals for Pensioners – Cheapest Options & Practical Advice (2025)
Discover the cheapest landline deals for pensioners in 2025.
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When Are Landlines Being Phased Out?
22Sept
When Are Landlines Being Phased Out?
Wondering when landlines are being phased out in the UK? The traditional phone network will be switc...
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Domestic VoIP: The Easy Way to Bring Digital Voice Home
22Sept
Domestic VoIP: The Easy Way to Bring Digital Voice Home
If you’ve noticed fewer people talking about landlines and more people talking about internet callin...
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Protect Your Pension: How to Stop Phone Scammers in Their Tracks
17Sept
Protect Your Pension: How to Stop Phone Scammers in Their Tracks
Phone scams are hitting UK pensioners hard. In 2024 alone, more than £17.5 million was stolen. That’...
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How to Spot Number Spoofing Scams (and How Phonely Helps Stop Them)
12Sept
How to Spot Number Spoofing Scams (and How Phonely Helps Stop Them)
Picture this: you get a call, the screen shows your bank’s number, or maybe even a friend’s. You ans...
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Why Short Wait Times Matter: What Ofcom’s Report Reveals About UK Telecoms Customer Service
10Sept
Why Short Wait Times Matter: What Ofcom’s Report Reveals About UK Telecoms Customer Service
When you pick up the phone to call your provider, the last thing you want is endless hold music. Acc...
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Digital Pickpockets: How to Keep Your Wallet Safe in the Age of Mobile Payments
29Aug
Digital Pickpockets: How to Keep Your Wallet Safe in the Age of Mobile Payments
Picture this: You’re queuing for your morning coffee. You pull out your phone, double-tap, and pay i...
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Phonely’s Who Called Me – July 2025 in Review
01Aug
Phonely’s Who Called Me – July 2025 in Review
If you’ve ever wondered, “who called me from this phone number?” you’re not alone. Every day, people...
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