Zen Blog: Stay Informed

Read the latest news, views and insights from Rod in his monthly blogspot...

By the end of 2025, the UK’s analogue Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off entirely. But preparations are already well underway, with traditional services being withdrawn from sale at exchanges across the UK...

When you’re shopping for broadband (or phone), obviously that’s the most important thing. You want a great connection, one that’s reliable and sufficient for your needs. But there’s more to a great broadband provider than great broadband...

We’re another year into our B Corp journey, dedicating ourselves to that continual commitment: to make business a force for good. But how are we doing, and most importantly what does that mean for you?

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, new Zen research has revealed that one in five singletons (22%) feel there’s a perceived lack of people nearby to date, with the ‘wanderlove’ trend a solution to finding love in 2023. With online dating a ‘wanderlove’ enabler, a quarter (25%) say they’d struggle to find ‘the one’ without quality internet access to explore dating apps and websites...

Did you know that use can use the Zen customer portal to view the details of your Zen services? From information about the services you take from use to usage data and even bills, it’s all available in one place...

This month, Rod examines the short lifespans of smart home devices, the resurging popularity of digital cameras, a fun online movie quiz, AI artwork controversies and the latest new search engine...

If you haven’t heard about the Great British Switch Off yet, you need to know that 2023 will be the year it really swings into full gear. Here’s how home broadband and telephone services will change forever...

Data released from Zen’s network reveals that the biggest spike in internet bandwidth consumption in 2022 was recorded in December, 21% higher than 2021's peak...

If you’re looking to make the most of the Christmas break, the broadband connection you already have might be all you need to take advantage of all the connected tech in your home...