Helping to bring faster, more reliable connectivity to residents and businesses in County Durham.

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Not what you signed up for? If your broadband speeds drop below the level promised, the company has 30 calendar days to improve its performance before you can walk away penalty-free under Ofcom’s Broadband Speeds Code of Practice. More info: bit.ly/4mlXMcq
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Switching mobile providers? Keep your number effortlessly. 📱 Text 'PAC' to 65075 to get your Porting Authorisation Code. Give that code to your new provider, and they’ll usually have your number moved over in just one working day. Easy!
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Avoid surprise charges to your mobile bill while traveling abroad by checking your roaming charges before you go! Check out this article by Ofcom for information on your provider's EU roaming charges: bit.ly/4liYaH9

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Looking after your eyes is essential - especially when using devices for long periods. Try out the 20-20-20 rule for reducing eye strain next time you find yourself spending a long time in front of a screen. bit.ly/464h1jI
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Do you have old or unused devices cluttering up the house? Rehome it with a family member, friend or neighbour and help them get online. Damaged or broken? No problem, find out where to recycle here: bit.ly/3TDPptO
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One of the best things about being online is the vast amount of free learning resources. Start the kids' online learning journey early with fun and exciting resources for all ages on BBC Bitesize: bbc.in/3xIkqay
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Watch out for scam text messages. If you receive a text that you think could be scam, forward it to 7726. More information from NCSC: bit.ly/43Q2pSI
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