Category: Mobile phones
Study reveals 4 in 5 Brits can’t live without their mobile phones
Data reveals the top electrical items Brits can’t live without despite the rising energy costs Four in five (80%) Brits can’t live without their mobile phones Almost a third (30%) of Brits trust advice from Martin Lewis over government and energy supplier helplines The cost-of-living crisis is the current predominant discourse in the UK. The…
More than half UK residents have lost or had mobile stolen
Brits aged 25-35 are the most likely to lose a mobile phone, with 4 in 5 (78%) reporting to have lost more than one device. On the other hand, Brits over 65 are the least likely to lose a mobile phone, with 7 in 10 (68%) claiming to have never lost a handset. 56% of…
5 Tips to get a mobile phone deal with poor credit rating
Together with the experts at Uswitch we provide our top tips on how to secure a mobile phone deal with a poor credit rating. 1. Choose a cheaper deal If you’ve currently got poor credit history, this might rule you out of getting the latest and most expensive smartphones, like the iPhone 14. The newer…
eSIM Market to Be Worth Over $4 Billion Globally in 2023
A new Juniper Research study has found the value of the global eSIM market will increase from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027. The new report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today. Increasing by an impressive 249%, the market will be driven by the adoption…
How to save money on your Mobile, Broadband and Streaming costs in 2023
As the curtain comes down on 2022, many of us will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money. Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings. However, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could quickly save you hundreds of pounds…
Back to School Tech Tips
Catherine Hiley, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com shares some advice on how to keep children safe as they gain more digital independence, as well as some suggestions for the best teen and tween-friendly handsets. Millions of children will be gearing up to start a new school year in the next few days, with many making the move to…
Half of Brits not prepared for roaming charges, claims survey
Despite the summer holidays being in full swing, the UK’s cost-of-living crisis has led to Brits cutting back on holidays in a bid to save money. According to new research by iD Mobile, the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) from Currys, a third (30%) of adults aren’t planning a trip abroad this year, with nearly…
Worldwide cost of 1GB mobile data revealed – Israel cheapest, UK in 59th
Israel is home to the cheapest mobile data plans in the world, with one gigabyte (1GB) of data costing an average of just USD 0.04 (4 cents). The most expensive place in the world to buy mobile data is Saint Helena, where the average cost of 1GB is USD 41.06 – over a thousand times…
Top 10 tips to beat mobile and broadband price hikes
With many consumers facing price hikes of up to 11% in their mobile and broadband bills from the start of April, Uswitch.com is offering advice on how to keep bills as low as possible. Catherine Hiley, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With mobile and broadband consumers set to be hit with hikes in April, it’s well worth…
Make phones last longer to combat chip shortages, says IT body
The global chip shortage has exposed the ‘underlying problem’ of pushing consumers towards frequent upgrades of phones, tablets and other devices, according to the IT industry’s professional body. Smartphones and electronics from watches to laptops should be kept supported longer and be repaired, reused and recycled, said BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The global…