2022
01
August
2022
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12:16
Europe/Amsterdam
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, communications provider Plusnet has teamed up with an Oxford University mathematician to develop the world’s first formula for good value. The unique equation brings Yorkshire’s love of a great deal to the rest of the UK ...
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2021
01
August
2021
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, in celebration of Yorkshire Day, larger than life TV star and Yorkshireman Chris Kamara says it’s time Brits learned a lesson from straight-talking, no fuss people of Yorkshire and avoid ‘embarrassment tax’ - as he launches a new podcast with...
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03
June
2021
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09:49
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, communications provider Plusnet champions the lockdown heroes who are part of the record numbers of new businesses that bravely launched during the Coronavirus pandemic.Over 800,000* new businesses have been set up during the pandemic - a yea...
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2020
01
December
2020
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07:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Today value communications provider Plusnet launches a new campaign celebrating the simple things in life, as a survey reveals how Brits are fed up with how complicated the world has become.As research shows three quarters (75%) of people in the UK ...
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24
November
2020
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13:22
Europe/Amsterdam
Today value communications provider Plusnet has found 46% of Brits are looking for a genuinely good Black Friday deal this year as budgets are tighter due to the pandemic.The study found nearly half (49%) are fed up with Black Friday deals as they a...
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28
October
2020
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09:47
Europe/Amsterdam
Today communications provider Plusnet launches a new campaign celebrating the great British nose for good value, as new research shows we bag an average of nearly 7,000 bargains over our lifetime.
People in Belfast land the most deals in the ...
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19
October
2020
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17:50
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, Plusnet launches a new campaign platform, That’ll Do, as part of a fresh message to consumers about genuine value broadband without the need for bells and whistles.
The communications provider has undertaken a large-scale project to cr...
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29
September
2020
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13:10
Europe/Amsterdam
New research from Plusnet and BT Skills for Tomorrow has shown a generational divide in lockdown activities.
More than half (60%) of people over 50 have asked for help from younger relatives with digital skills during lockdown. Before lockdow...
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26
August
2020
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14:38
Europe/Amsterdam
Ofcom's latest comparing quality service report has revealed Plusnet has the most satisfied customers of any broadband provider. In the report, Plusnet customers reported the highest levels of satisfaction with 93% saying they are satisfied with...
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29
July
2020
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21:24
Europe/Amsterdam
Communications provider Plusnet is celebrating Yorkshire Day (Aug 1) by giving the nation the gift of value – the Yorkshire way. To help spread the money-saving savviness further they have teamed up with legendary goalkeeper David Seaman to writ...
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10
July
2020
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13:27
Europe/Amsterdam
As over a half (53%) of Brits admitting to scrolling on their phones more during lockdown, it's no surprise that a fifth say they've felt unproductive while at home. Value-champion Plusnet has teamed up with Frankie Bridge to share her top three...
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02
March
2020
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
As a small business broadband provider, we've conducted research to uncover the true value of the millennial market for home improvements and DIY to help small businesses grow online. The research has revealed the huge amount of income tradespeo...
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06
February
2020
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16:33
Europe/Amsterdam
Here at Plusnet, we're proud of our Yorkshire roots. That's why our new content series, Humans of New Yorkshire, will look into the stories behind the business owners and discover what makes them do what they do, how they use tools like business...
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06
January
2020
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21:00
Europe/Amsterdam
With many of the UK’s 15 million singles planning to get their love life in order for their new year’s resolution, we've delved deeper to find out the true online dating habits of the nation – revealing the positive force of tech on the nation’s...
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2019
20
December
2019
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12:49
Europe/Amsterdam
We've polled the nation to discover the reality of Christmas and find out the truth behind the picture-perfect social media snaps – reflecting the ‘Instagram vs Reality’ trend that’s reached fever pitch on social media feeds across 2019.
As p...
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06
November
2019
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14:59
Europe/Amsterdam
Today we are annoucing a partnership with Scouts to enable youngsters to take the skills they develop into an online space.
The Plusnet x Scouts: Preparing for the Future collaboration launched with a digital camp at Scouts HQ in Gilwell Park...
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04
October
2019
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17:07
Europe/Amsterdam
The end of Summer is officially here, and our data has revealed a spike in video-on-demand consumption.
The shift in weather (and other doom and gloom) has led to video-on-demand streaming increasing by 87% in September from the average summe...
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09
September
2019
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15:47
Europe/Amsterdam
Here at Plusnet, we've been working on Plusnet Pathfinders, a new pioneering recruitment scheme offering its unsuccessful candidates the chance to bridge gaps in experience through a series of workshop sessions, hosted at the broadband provider’...
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27
August
2019
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11:01
Europe/Amsterdam
We've teamed up with Larry Lamb to re-imagine a trilogy of classic fairy-tales for the digital generation.
Once Upon a Time Online re-imagines some of the nation’s most well-loved classic tales, moving them into the modern era for young digit...
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12
August
2019
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14:44
Europe/Amsterdam
As eager Brits get ready to down tools for a well-earned holiday this summer, we've conducted a study and found that we spend, on average, a staggering 11 hours online researching the good, the bad and the ugly before committing to a holiday.
...
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01
August
2019
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14:25
Europe/Amsterdam
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, we've taken a closer look at what really makes the region special by asking the nation what they consider to be Yorkshire icons.
The results show a new generation of icons emerging with a chasm between millenn...
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22
May
2019
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17:41
Europe/Amsterdam
We've been named best broadband provider in the UK for the third year in a row. Research and analysis from Broadband Genie showed that our broadband service scored well across all categories, comfortably winning the main award.
Among the big...
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30
April
2019
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01:01
Europe/Amsterdam
Created in partnership with Internet Matters, Plusnet Plays on the Internet uses theatre to explore three important topics relevant to young digital natives today – including cyberbullying, online grooming and online reputation.
Research from...
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25
April
2019
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12:32
Europe/Amsterdam
The average Brit has a mobile packed with photos but a huge 74% of all images are completely ignored once they’re taken.
Selfies and alternative angles account for the majority of unused photo fodder, but despite the love of a self-portrait, ...
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27
February
2019
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17:12
Europe/Amsterdam
THE UK CITY START-UP BOOM
Moving to London to find jobs and success has become a rite of passage for many British people. While the financial centre of the UK is undoubtedly full of opportunities, other areas are beginning to challenge the capital...
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27
February
2019
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17:11
Europe/Amsterdam
January is a pretty depressing month. It’s cold, no one’s drinking (so they say) and everyone’s broke until payday. What better opportunity to stay in all weekend and binge watch your favourite programmes? There’s some can’t-contain-your-excitem...
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27
February
2019
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17:10
Europe/Amsterdam
HOW ACCURATE ARE SCI-FI'S FUTURE TECH PREDICTIONS?
Sci-fi is one of our favourite types of film. Often the playground of futuristic ideas and off-the-wall technologies, it got us thinking; how accurate are sci-fi’s technological predictions of the...
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27
February
2019
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17:08
Europe/Amsterdam
HOW ACCURATE ARE SCI-FI'S TECH PREDICTIONS?
Building on part one, we grade some of the best sci-fi predictions made by our favourite sci-fi films. This time, our experts were less impressed by their accuracy.
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