Category: Mobile phones
Brits now spend almost £700 on subscriptions every year
Despite high cost of living concerns, UK subscribers are now spending £696 on subscription apps and services every year — that's on top of standard bills such as TV, phone, and internet. 1 in 8 are paying more than £100 a month for their subscriptions, amounting to £1,200 per year. That’s according to a newly…
Surge in cold calls targeting older people about personal alarms, claims Which?
Reports of older people being targeted by cold calls about personal alarms are on the rise, claims consumer group Which? Which? received just five reports about personal alarms (medical pendants or wristbands used to alert emergency services at the push of a button) to its scam sharer tool in the whole of…
Ofcom rules promise greater protection from unexpected roaming charges
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad, under new rules just announced by telecoms regulator Ofcom. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU ‘roam like at home’ rules – and UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start…
Virgin Media most complained about telco provider, Ofcom reveals
Today Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints it has received about the UK’s main landline, broadband, mobile and pay-TV providers. The figures cover the period from July to September last year, during which time it saw a slight rise in complaints. Complaints about landline, broadband and pay-TV services all increased, while mobile complaints…
Ofcom says mid-contract price rises need to be clearer
Mobile and broadband customers must be told upfront about any mobile price rises when signing a new contract, under new consumer protection plans set out today by Ofcom. With most major phone, broadband and pay TV companies now including mid-contract price rises linked to uncertain future inflation, Ofcom is concerned that customers’ contracts do not…
Tesco Mobile extends EU Roaming offer to 2025
Good news for those travelling in Europe. Tesco Mobile has announced the extension of its Home From Home EU roaming offer until 2025. This extended offer enables customers to continue to tap into their UK minutes, texts and data allowance at no extra cost when travelling in 48 destinations in the EU and beyond. Says…
Why Now is The Best Time to Switch to eSIM
Last year, Apple changed the iPhone 14 by removing the SIM card tray to save space. This means that traditional SIM cards connecting your phone to cellular networks are slowly disappearing from Apple phones.iPhone 14 Other smartphone makers, like Samsung and Google, follow Apple's lead. So, in the future, you can expect many phones to…
6 tips to save money when your mobile phone contract ends
With new mobile phones being developed and released all the time, it can be tempting to upgrade handsets as soon as your contract ends. But in a climate where Brits strive to save where they can, it’s worth evaluating whether or not upgrading is really necessary. In conjunction with Uswitch.com mobile expert Catherine Hiley we…
The Easy Guide to eSIM Installation and Activation
Are you ready to try out the latest development in telecommunications technology? The mighty eSIM is an embedded feature (that’s what the “e” stands for) in many of the most advanced devices from leading manufacturers such as Apple, Google, Huawei and Samsung. As such, to take advantage of its convenient connectivity capabilities, all you need…
Parents spend an average of £254 on child’s first phone
Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, has conducted a consumer survey to find out how UK parents choose their child’s first smartphone, looking at costs and specs. On average, parents stated that they spend £254 to purchase their child’s first smartphone. Parents aged 34 and under spent the most, paying on average £288 for the…
