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Uswitch responds to the the Samsung A series launching in the UK
With Samsung’s new range of A-series devices going on sale in the UK from today, Ernest Do ..
Uswitch comments on the announcement of Apple’s iPhone 16e
Apple’s iPhone 16e announcement is great news for anyone looking to benefit from the best ..
Double take: Uswitch warns 5 million out-of-contract mobile customers at risk of paying off handsets twice
Uswitch warns that five million mobile users nationwide are at risk of double paying for ..
Warning to EE, Three, Vodafone, and Sky Mobile customers travelling over the half-term holiday
Ahead of the February half-term holidays, comparison and switching service Uswitch is warn ..
Uswitch comments on Netflix price rises
Ernest Doku, streaming and broadband expert at Uswitch.com issues comment on Netflix price rises
Top of the perks: Brits can claim over £500 worth of rewards when switching mobile and broadband provider
Uswitch telecoms expert Simrat Sharma shares her advice on how to make the most out of mob ..
Uswitch mobiles expert comments on today’s launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 range
A lot is riding on Samsung to continue to get it right with Galaxy AI”, Ernest Doku, Uswit ..
Warning to 4.3m O2, Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile, and Giffgaff customers who may lose mobile data services this year
Uswitch issues warning as O2 switches off its 3G service this year to make room for more a ..
Half of Brits think AI smartphone features are overhyped and want pet translators and winning lottery number predictions instead
While a third (34%) of Brits are ready to embrace new smartphone AI features[3], over half ..
Uswitch responds to Tesco Mobile's change to a 'pounds and pence' model for future mid-contract price rises
Ernest Doku, Uswitch mobiles expert, responds to Tesco Mobile’s change to a ‘pounds and pe ..
Uswitch comments on the anticipated UK rollout of Apple Intelligence
Following the announcement of Apple Intelligence for the new iPhone 16 in September, Apple ..
Uswitch comments on the clearance of Vodafone and Three’s merger by the CMA
“Today the CMA has officially given the green light on the Vodafone and Three merger on th ..
Over 65s receive six times more calls from scammers and spammers than their own grandchildren
Mobile phone scams continue to be a widespread issue, with 5.7 million Brits targeted by a ..
Low-temp tech tips - expert issues warning to avoid tech damage in cold weather
As the country heads into the first cold snap of the winter, experts at Uswitch are warnin ..
Warning to mobile customers at risk of overpaying by as much as £352 a year this Black Friday
Brits who signed up for Black Friday mobile deals in 2023 and 2022 are at risk of overpayi ..
Warning of Shock Roaming Charges For Brits Travelling Over Half-Term Holiday
Two-thirds (66%) of Brits risk unexpected roaming bills this half-term as they don’t know ..
Uswitch comments on new Ofcom roaming rules for providers
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments on the new Ofcom roaming rules for providers:
Uswitch comments on the launch of Apple's iPhone 16 range
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments on the launch of Apple’s iPhone 16 ran ..
One in five iPhone users would never date someone with an Android
With the latest iPhone set to be unveiled this month, new data from Uswitch.com, the compa ..
Online debate settled as Brits still prefer big screens for big jobs such as booking flights
A debate has raged on social media over what counts as a “big internet” job (done on a lap ..
Uswitch responds to Three's change to a 'pounds and pence' model for future mid-contract price rises
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com comments on Three’s change that from September ..
Uswitch responds to Ofcom's latest telecoms and pay TV complaints data
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, responds to Ofcom’s latest telecoms and pay T ..
Uswitch responds to Ofcom's confirmation that inflation-linked mid-contract price increases will be banned
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “After years of campaig ..
Swipe Fest: 6.1 billion worth of tech has been lost or stolen at festivals
With festival season in full swing, Brits are being warned to be careful with their tech a ..
Uswitch comments on the tech announced at the OnePlus summer launch event
Uswitch mobiles expert Ernest Doku comments: "OnePlus announced the launch of four device ..
Uswitch comments on the tech announced at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Uswitch mobiles expert, Simrat Sharma comments: “Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked event saw ..
Uswitch responds to Vodafone's 'pounds and pence' cost increases announcement
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com comments on Vodafone’s announcement that from ..
Reluctant to roam? Almost half of Brits have never used their phone abroad
Unexpected roaming charges may be putting travellers off using their mobiles on holiday as ..
Wi-Fi alert: Warning as UK's first heatwave of the year could cause internet issues
The great British summer could finally be arriving, with a heatwave expected to deliver te ..
Do it with a broken heart - but not a dead phone battery
There are Champagne Problems and then there are phone battery problems. As the UK leg of t ..
USWITCH LAUNCHES TRAVEL ESIMS TO HELP CONSUMERS BEAT ROAMING CHARGES ABROAD
Following years of campaigning for stronger mobile protections for customers, comparison a ..
Call me maybe (not): a quarter of young people never answer the phone
The UK’s phone habits are changing, with one in four (23%) of those aged 18-34 now never a ..
Good call: top perks worth up to £500 available to brits switching mobile network
Mobile providers are now offering the equivalent of £490.94 in extra perks and services, a ..
8.1 million Brits at risk of shock Easter roaming charges
With 8.1 million Brits planning to travel abroad this Easter, comparison and switching ser ..
Five expert tips to save hundreds on your mobile bill
From roaming to mid contract price rises, it’s never been more important for mobile users ..
Plusnet, Tesco Mobile and Community Fibre win providers of the year in Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2024
Plusnet has landed Broadband Provider of the Year, with Tesco Mobile scooping Network of t ..
Back to work woes: 693 million train journeys affected by Wi-Fi issues
With one quarter (25%) of Brits saying that going back to work is giving them the January ..
Uswitch mobiles expert Ru Bhihka comments on the launch of the OnePlus 12 Series:
“The new OnePlus 12 and 12R should really excite UK consumers, offering some seriously pre ..
Phone-chilling weather: Uswitch tips to avoid getting a frosty reception from your tech as the temperature drops
With temperatures in the UK expected to drop as low as -7 degrees this week, Uswitch is wa ..
The 3G switch-off has started - but 2.7 million mobile users still unsure if their device is ready
Vodafone and EE will lead 3G network switch-offs in early 2024 to make room for more advan ..
29% of UK mobile and broadband customers could save £539 by making a simple switch
More than one in three (29%) UK mobile customers and 16% of broadband customers are curren ..
'We'll leave if you hike our prices again' say broadband and mobile customers as 85% call annual price rises 'unfair'
Millions of broadband and mobile customers are expected to endure mid-contract price rises ..
Uswitch reacts to OnePlus' first foldable phone: OnePlus Open
Uswitch mobiles expert Ru Bhikha comments on the One Plus Open launch: “OnePlus has finall ..
Uswitch responds to EE ID launch
Ernest Doku, Uswitch telecoms expert, comments: “The levelling up of EE, not just as a pro ..
Uswitch offers money saving tips for Brits looking to upgrade to the latest iPhone
In advance of iPhone 15’s on-sale date this coming Friday Ru Bhikha, Uswitch mobiles exper ..
Uswitch comments on Apple’s iPhone 15 launch announcement
Ru Bhikha, Uswitch mobiles expert comments: “After years of industry pressure, Apple has f ..
The iPhone price gap: Apple fans willing to pay £794 for new iphone 15, with prices rumoured between £850 - £1900
New research from Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, highlights a disconnect b ..
Uswitch reveals its top broadband, SIM only and mobile deals to snatch up this week
There are some impressive broadband and mobile deals to snatch up this week, alongside som ..
Brits embrace unconventional workspaces during nationwide industrial action
As industrial action impacts travel for millions across the country, office workers have b ..
Sandy keyboards? Brits embrace unconventional work spots from beaches, pubs and beyond
Almost two-thirds (65%) of the 15 million Brits who venture outside the home or office to ..
Phone leasing unleashed: Uswitch and Raylo break the contract cycle
Mobile phone users interested in securing the latest devices every year can now swap ownin ..
Uswitch comments on Samsung Unpacked
Uswitch mobiles expert, Ru Bhikha, comments: “This year’s Unpacked event contained four ne ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom proposal for roaming alert protections for UK holidaymakers
Uswitch mobiles expert, Ernest Doku comments: “We strongly support Ofcom’s proposal of new ..
Smartphone fever: As Europe hits 35+ degrees take these steps to protect your tech
The summer holidays are almost upon us and millions of Brits are getting ready to head abr ..
Uswitch comments on Nothing phone (2) launch
Nothing has returned with the second iteration of its hotly anticipated flagship smartphon ..
Network hack: get access to the uk’s leading mobile network for £249 less
Thousands of Lyca Mobile customers faced confusion last week as the mobile operator sudden ..
Uswitch comments on Vodafone and Three merger
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com comments: “There are potential pros and cons f ..
Festival fun claims over 2 million phones: how to keep your smartphone safe and stay connected with friends this summer
Over one-in-ten (11%) unlucky festivalgoers said their smartphone had fallen victim to fes ..
Uswitch comments on the Google I/O
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments: “Google showed us a little bit everyt ..
Small providers steal the show as consumers prioritise value in annual Uswitch Telecoms Awards
Hyperoptic has scooped Broadband Provider of the Year in the Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2023...
11 million broadband out of contract customers could avoid April price hikes
Almost 11 million broadband customers who may be out of their initial contract period coul ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's review inflation-linked telecoms price rises
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “We welcome Ofcom’s revi ..
Uswitch comments on the new S23 at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The first major handset launch of the ..
Crossed Signals: Half of Brits unaware of looming 3G network switch off
It’s a service used by more than 30 million Brits, but half of the public (51%) are unawar ..
Uswitch comments on CPI impact on telecom bills
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Millions of mobile and broadband c ..
Phone-chilling weather: Uswitch tips to avoid getting a frosty reception from your tech as the temperature drops
After a mild start to the season, the cold weather is settling in and we’re looking at way ..
Out-of-contract broadband and mobile customers could save £2.6 billion through Black Friday switches
Mobile and broadband customers could be overpaying by £2.6 billion this Black Friday by no ..
Budgeting among the bargains: How to get the best out of Black Friday
The Black Friday countdown is well under way, with less than a fortnight until the year’s ..
Qatar-strophic: Football fans could spend £969 on roaming fees for a week's trip to the World Cup
British football fans travelling to Qatar for the World Cup could spend almost £1,000 in a ..
Four in five consumers say mid-contract mobile and broadband price rises are unfair as millions face hikes next April
Four in five consumers say mid-contract mobile and broadband price rises are unfair[1], as ..
Thrive-G: UK needs time to get up to speed with superfast 5G, as one in six mobile phone users believe technology is 'overhyped'
Three years on from its UK launch, one in six mobile phone users (16%) feel 5G technology ..
Uswitch responds to the increase in CPI figures for UK inflation
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Today’s Consumer Price ..
Get clued up on roaming charges to avoid holiday hell this half term
Families planning to jet off in the half-term break will want to make sure they’re not lan ..
Uswitch comments on new research suggesting billions of mobile phones will impact global e-waste this year
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “As a nation of hoarders, millions ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Google Pixel 7
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Google teased us with a brief glimpse ..
Seismic Vodafone and Three merger could be much-needed shot in the arm for UK’s 5G network
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Two of the UK mobile market’s bigg ..
Strike while the iPhone is hot: Uswitch tips on the best time to pick a new Apple handset
With the iPhone 14 range now available, thoughts of getting a new handset will be front an ..
Uswitch mobiles expert, Ru Bhikha, comments on the Apple iPhone 14 range and the Apple Watch Series 8
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “It’s been 15 years since the first iP ..
Amid cost-of-living crisis, almost 14 million people look set to purchase the latest iPhone
Ahead of Wednesday’s iPhone 14 launch, a quarter of adults - equating to nearly 14 million ..
Back-to-school tech tips: Uswitch advice on how to keep children and their mobiles safe in the new term
Millions of children will be gearing up to start a new school year next month, with many m ..
Holiday Handsets: Top mobiles for summer travellers
Many people would feel lost without their phones, especially when travelling. As well as h ..
Save while you sunbathe: Uswitch hacks to cut your home bills while you're away
As millions of Brits take to the skies, roads and seas for a summer break, thoughts of cho ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Nothing Phone (1)
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “There’s been plenty of fuss over Noth ..
Don't put your phone in the freezer: Ten tips to keep your smartphone cool in the heatwave
As Britain sizzles in 30C heat this week, you may be tempted to go to extreme lengths to k ..
Brits could face £787 phone bill for a week's holiday in Egypt, joint priciest destination for roaming
Holidaying Brits risk running up £787 mobile phone bills during a week’s vacation in favou ..
Uswitch comments on the plan agreed by telecom providers and the Government to help struggling consumers
Justina Miltienyte, Head of Policy at Uswitch.com, comments: “Communication services are e ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s new rules on short and simple contract details
Today Ofcom has implemented new rules on short and simple contract details, which includes ..
Uswitch offers advice on how to keep your tech cool during the UK heatwave
With a heatwave on its way to the UK tomorrow, spirits are high and pub gardens are fillin ..
Uswitch offers advice on how to help your tech survive the festival season
Thousands of music fans will descend on Glastonbury next week as the world’s most famous f ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's new rules for stronger protection for essential phone boxes
Justina Miltienyte, head of policy at Uswitch.com, said: “While many communities feel a st ..
Uswitch comments on the new Apple updates following the WWDC event stream
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The release of iOS 16 promises the ab ..
Take a break without the 'Roam Rage' - Uswitch offers advice for Jubilee jetsetters to prevent unexpected mobile bills
Brits planning a bonus break during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations are urged to ..
Refurb Revolution: Brits dial into £2 billion savings with four in ten mobile users eyeing refurbished phones
More than 22 million savvy Brits are considering a refurbished mobile phone when the time ..
Uswitch offers reminder to Three customers ahead of changes to roaming charges on Monday 23 May
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With roaming charges coming back into ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's findings revealing the best and worst telecoms providers for customer service
Ru Bhikha, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The demand on mobile and broadband servi ..
Uswitch comments on the Google I/O event launch
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The new Pixel 6a shows that Google is ..
Uswitch offers ten telecoms tips to help beat the price hikes
Many consumers face price rises of up to 11% in their mobile and broadband bills from the ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's update on their guidance on the treatment of financially vulnerable customers
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The cost of living is increasing a ..
Uswitch comments on the Apple spring event launch
Catherine Hiley, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Who needs go-faster stripes whe ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s latest pledge to crack down on scam calls and texts
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “For millions of Brits, scam calls ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 range
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Samsung has once again delivered what ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's latest complaints data
Ernest Doku, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “With customer complaints hitting reco ..
Inflation Frustration: Consumers must be allowed to walk away from broadband and mobile contracts set to soar by up to 11%
Consumers must be allowed to walk away penalty-free from broadband and mobile contracts hi ..
Uswitch comments on the December inflation rates
Ru Bhikha, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “These inflation figures reveal the f ..
Uswitch highlights some of the best mobile and broadband deals on offer this month
Consumers can take advantage of the great deals available on broadband and mobile contract ..
Uswitch comments on VMO2's confirmation to not bring back EU roaming charges
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With three of the big four mobile p ..
Uswitch comments on new delays for reintroduced roaming charges
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “When the first mobile operators ann ..
Mobile users warned to beware £2-a-day fees as roaming charges return from January
With two networks reintroducing roaming charges in January, mobile users are being advised ..
Brits have 41 million festive photos on their phone they never look at, including five million snaps of Christmas trees
Snap-happy mobile users took 41 million photos last Christmas that they have never looked ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Connected Nations Report
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “Lightning-quick connections made ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom's ECN data
Ernest Doku, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, said: “With the prices of so many household ..
Work From Phone: 24 million Brits spend 12 hours a week doing their job on their mobile phone as tech improves
Nearly 24 million workers are spending an average of 12 hours per week doing their job fro ..
How to save up to £183 on an iPhone this Black Friday
Consumers could save up to £183 on an iPhone 12 contract with unlimited data, based on the ..
The Talking Dead: Three million Brits haunted by strangers dialling recycled 'ghost numbers'
Three million people have been called by a stranger trying to contact the previous owner o ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom ordering telephone providers to block scam calls coming from abroad
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Plans by Ofcom to block internatio ..
Uswitch comments on research revealing 45 million people targeted by scam calls and texts
Nick Baker, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Scam texts have exploded during loc ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Google Pixel 6
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “In a world where every smartphone loo ..
Uswitch comments on the new Volt bundles unveiled by Virgin Media O2
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Virgin Media O2 has had six months ..
Turn your phone into a spy phone: Mobile apps to embrace your inner secret agent
Spy film fans can turn their mobile phone into a true secret agent’s device by downloading ..
Uswitch comments on the Apple launch event
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The evolution of mainstream smartphon ..
Uswitch comments on EE improvements to 5G signals
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This announcement by EE is great ne ..
Uswitch comments on the Ofcom Summer Connected Nations report
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, commented: “With millions of Britons s ..
Uswitch comments on Three making changes to roaming charges
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “It’s less than three months since E ..
Ten million people plan to buy an iPhone 13 in the next 12 months but a third want Apple to improve to improve battery life
Ten million mobile users are planning to buy the upcoming iPhone 13 in the next 12 months, ..
No Phone Zone: Over half of parents want schools to ban mobile phones
Over half of parents (57%) now support banning mobile phones at school — with the figure g ..
Uswitch comments on Vodafone's reintroduction of EU roaming charges
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This announcement by Vodafone comes ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s annual Pricing Trends report
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Overall, it is positive to see that br ..
Uswitch comments on EE’s reintroduction of roaming charges for Britons travelling to Europe
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “In the aftermath of Brexit, the UK’ ..
Uswitch comments on roaming charges for Britons travelling to Europe
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Holidaymakers thought they had seen ..
Brits pay out £197 more for top mobile phones than they did in 2018
The cost of popular mobile phone handsets has increased by £197 on average since 2018, acc ..
Not so smart: Brits spent £33 billion on smart tech throughout the pandemic but only third say it made life easier
UK households spent a staggering £33 billion on smart devices in the last year[1], accordi ..
Top tips for buying tech on Amazon Prime Day 2021
Amazon Prime Day has been announced! The annual event, which is scheduled for the 21 and 2 ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “The arrival of the Nord CE 5G come ..
Match of the delay! 15 million footie fans have missed a crucial goal due to broadcast lag
Nearly 15 million people have had goals spoiled because the broadcast they were watching w ..
Uswitch comments on the CMA's approval of the O2 and Virgin Media merger
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Now we can look forward to the pro ..
Uswitch comments on legal action filed with UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal about Apple’s app sales
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Consumers worldwide spent more than ..
Uswitch comments on HMD Global’s new virtual network
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “There is a generation of phone users ..
Uswitch comments on the Samsung Galaxy launch event
Ru Bhikha, tech expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “Only a week after Apple’s first event o ..
Brits hang up the landline: Five million households say they no longer need a home phone
The landline is in terminal decline, with five million households never using theirs for p ..
Uswitch comments on launch of latest Sony Xperia
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “As smartphone ranges have grown, con ..
Uswitch comments on provisional approval of O2 and Virgin Media merger
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The merger between one of the UK’s ..
Homes hoarding 184 million old gadgets worth almost £7 billion
Our homes hold a staggering 184 million pieces of out-of-date tech with a value of more th ..
13 million customers trapped by mobile and broadband bill hikes
Almost 13 million mobile phone and broadband customers will next week see their bills rise ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the OnePlus 9 Series
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “OnePlus has built on the success of ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of Samsung's new Galaxy A52 and A72
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “Just two months after the launch of ..
Uswitch comments on government's latest Shared Rural Network announcement
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “It’s great to see the big four ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the new Oppo Find X3
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “With the ongoing sanctions on Huawei ..
29 million mobile users suffer signal problems in their own home
Never mind 5G….more than half of mobile users, some 29 million people, regularly suffer pr ..
Uswitch comments on O2's price rise
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “O2 is the latest mobile phone provide ..
Uswitch's 'SIM'ple way to save £360 on your mobile phone bill
Mobile phone customers, who are happy with their current handsets, could save over £300 on ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Huawei Mate X2
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “The Huawei Mate X2 is the latest fol ..
Small providers win big at Uswitch Mobile Awards
Smaller providers won big in the mobile phone categories of the 2021 Uswitch Awards, with ..
Uswitch comment on Vodafone and Three mobile price rises
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Mobile phone providers always put u ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom fining O2 £10.5 million for overcharging customers
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “For more than eight years a proble ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “After weeks of speculation on how the ..
Uswitch comments on mobile and broadband support being offered to families
Catherine Hiley, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “As families across the UK brace t ..
Santa will pay nearly a billion pounds in roaming charges on Christmas Eve 2020
Santa Claus will pay an estimated £940,930,700 in international roaming charges to his Fin ..
Mobile users pay out £489 million a year for unexpected charges
Ignorance is far from bliss for the nearly half of mobile phone users who fail to check th ..
Uswitch comment on BT partnering with Ericsson to strengthen its 5G infrastructure
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “BT has acted quickly to reassure the ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom banning the sale of locked mobile phones
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “Today’s announcement on mobile ..
Uswitch comment on the launch of Huawei Mate 40
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “A year is a long time in the evoluti ..
Uswitch comments on the new Apple iPhone 12 launch
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Apple named this launch event “Hi, Sp ..
Men spend two days longer choosing a mobile phone than women
Men spend two days longer choosing a new mobile phone than women on average, with four in ..
Uswitch comments on the new Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G-ready handsets
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Google’s mantra for the launch was be ..
Uswitch comments on Nokia replacing Huawei as largest 5G equipment provider to BT’s network
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “After months of uncertainty over th ..
Uswitch comments on Samsung's S20 FE launch
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This year has seen the rise of the mi ..
Uswitch mobiles expert comments on the launch of the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4
Catherine Hiley, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Nokia’s phones have come a long ..
Uswitch comments on the latest Apple launch and the absence of iPhone 12
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This Apple event was promoted with th ..
Quarter of smartphone users run out of data every two months and spend £384 million topping up every year
Over a third of smartphone users admit they’ve had to buy additional data before their mon ..
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments on launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The top end of the smartphone market ..
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments on launch of Google’s Pixel 4a
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “As the price of premium handsets ha ..
Premium mobile phone prices soar 490% in 20 years and could hit £1,800 by 2025
The price of top-end mobiles has risen 490% since 2000 to now cost half (51%) of the avera ..
Uswitch’s ‘SIM’ple way to save £600 on your mobile bill
Smartphone users happy with their handset could save over £600 on their mobile bill by swi ..
Uswitch comment on the Motorola 5G launch
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Mobile phone prices have rocketed in ..
Green light to travel comes with roaming warning
Rehan Ali, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The Government’s traffic light system ..
Locked-down consumers sitting on 165 million gigabytes of unused mobile data worth £165 million.
Housebound smartphone users are sitting on 165 million gigabytes of unused mobile data[1] ..
Uswitch comments on O2 and Virgin Media merger
Commenting on the O2 and Virgin Media merger, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch comment on new iPhone SE launch
Commenting on the new iPhone SE launch, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “T ..
New OnePlus 8 packs a punch, says Uswitch.com
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With top-end smartphones from Apple a ..
Huawei faces extra hurdles as P40 range launched
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “At a time when smartphone sales are d ..
Uswitch comment on Virgin Media help for customers
Commenting on Virgin Media’s help for customers Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
EE 5G roll-out gathers pace
Commenting on EE’s 5G roll-out, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The add ..
Thousands of EE customers overcharged by BT
Commenting on EE customers being overcharged by BT, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitc ..
“Encouraging to see Government and industry coming up with a solution to solve rural not spots” – Uswitch comments on Government £1bn deal to end poor rural coverage
Commenting on the Government £1bn deal to end poor rural coverage, Richard Neudegg, head o ..
End of contract notifications should finally end lack of transparency in telecoms industry – Uswitch comments
Commenting on the introduction of mandatory end of contract notifications from telecoms pr ..
‘Samsung pull out all the stops to make the best range of Android devices in a decade’ – Uswitch.com comments
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “The launch of the S20 opens a new ..
Another step towards making 5G mainstream – Uswitch comments
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “BT’s announcement is another meaningful ..
Now Broadband and Now TV scoop top prizes at prestigious Uswitch Broadband and Mobile Awards as Samsung voted best manufacturer
Now Broadband named Broadband Provider of the Year, Best Value while sister brand Now TV c ..
‘Ofcom will be watching for providers who use sharp practices’ – Uswitch comments on watchdog’s fairness framework
Commenting on the publication of Ofcom’s fairness framework – which outlines the criteria ..
Paying £1,000 for a restricted device feels outdated – Uswitch comments on Ofcom plans to ban locked handsets
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “This latest round of Ofcom prop ..
Motorola Razr V4 could be more style than substance, says Uswitch
Commenting on the launch of the new Motorola Razr V4, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch ..
DCMS plans to resolve boost rural mobile coverage – Uswitch comments
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “It’s encouraging to see the gov ..
23 Million Brits continue to face 4G issues but next generation 5G won’t immediately solve connectivity problems
Mobile providers say 5G will be available by October[1], but 23 million consumers (45%) st ..
Apple reveals host of exciting services at iPhone 11 launch event
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Expectations were low ahead of the launch ..
Half of parents want schools to ban mobile phones as children take £2.3 billion worth of gadgets to class every day
Children will take £2.3 billion[1] of gadgets into school this year, each carrying an aver ..
Newest additions to Samsung’s Note series bound to excite fans
Commenting on the launch of Samsung’s Note 10 and Note 10+, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at ..
Watchdog fines Giffgaff for overcharging consumers
Commenting in response to Ofcom’s decision to fine GiffGaff £1.4million Ernest Doku, mobil ..
Lots to get excited about as Three announces its plans for 5G
Commenting on Three plans for 5G Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Three ..
O2 finally joins the 5G party, but prices remain unknown
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “O2 is finally joining the 5G party ..
Disappointing to see Plusnet top Ofcom’s complaint data
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest quarterly complaints data, Dani Warner, broadband expert at U ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s mobile handset consultation announcement
Commenting on Ofcom’s mobile handset consultation announcement, Richard Neudegg, head of r ..
Introduction of Text to Switch a significant win for consumers
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “For too many mobile phone customers ..
New “Text to Switch” service will save Brits £325 million in mobile phone bills every year.
Text to Switch heralds huge change that will affect all mobile users Mobile users will be ..
EE fined £100,000 for unlawful texts – Uswitch comments
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “EE falling foul of the ICO is a misst ..
Reassuring to see regulators tightening up the package of consumer rights
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “It is reassuring to see reg ..
Uswitch comments in response to the government’s announcement on new fining powers for regulators
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “Providing the regulators with g ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Fairness for Customers commitments
Following Ofcom’s publication of its Fairness for Customers commitments, Richard Neudegg, ..
Uswitch comments on EE’s 5G launch
Following EE’s announcement that it is launching 5G in six cities next week, Ru Bhikha, mo ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s final statement on end of contract notifications
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Ofcom is finally moving the ..
Launch of 5G set to cause industry excitement but risks worsening the UK’s digital divide
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Vodafone’s 5G live date of July 3 w ..
Uswitch comments on BT Group’s end of year results
Following BT Group’s results announcement this morning, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Us ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Connected Nations report
Commenting on Ofcom’s Connected Nations 2018 report, Richard Neudegg, head of regulation a ..
The price isn’t right: Handset apathy sets in as consumers prioritise higher performance and lower prices
Four in five Brits (80%) think smartphones are too expensive[1], with just a fifth (20%) p ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s latest telecoms and Pay TV complaints figures
Following Ofcom’s latest telecoms and Pay TV complaints data, we’ve issued this comment fr ..
Samsung launches new Galaxy A range
Commenting on the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy A range, Uswitch.com mobile’s expert Ru ..
Vodafone launching 5G in 19 cities this year – Uswitch comments
Commenting on the news that Vodafone is launching 5G in 19 towns and cities across the UK ..
Signal failure: nine in 10 rail commuters cut off by connectivity issues
Nine in 10 rail commuters (86%) have had issues connecting to the internet on their mobile ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Huawei Mate X
Commenting on the launch of Huawei’s Mate X at Mobile World Congress, Ru Bhikha, mobiles e ..
Uswitch comments on EE price rise
Commenting on the news that EE will increase prices for customers by 2.7% in March this ye ..
Sky’s the limit: Four gongs for Sky at Prestigious Uswitch awards
Broadband, TV and mobile provider Sky wins a spectacular four awards at the annual Uswitch ..
Uswitch comments on the close of Ofcom’s second ECN consultation
Commenting on the close of Ofcom’s second end-of-contract notification consultation, Richa ..
Vodafone tops telecoms complaints for the first time
Following Ofcom’s most recent complaints figures being released Ernest Doku, telecoms expe ..
Smart shoppers: Brits set to spend a record £25 billion on their phones in 2019
£25 billion[1] will be spent on goods ordered from smartphones and tablets this year – £10 ..
Half of Brits will be heading into the office during the festive season – but spend their time watching films and online shopping
UK is a nation of Christmas workers as it’s revealed that 44% will heading to the office b ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s Boost Your Broadband campaign
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “As our slowest street data brou ..
O2 customers caught up in massive data outage
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “O2 users affected by this mobile data o ..
Ofcom to protect vulnerable consumers with cap on 118 numbers
Commenting on Ofcom’s announcement to cap the amount that 118 operators can charge custome ..
Ofcom sends a serious message to telecom providers
Following Ofcom’s announcement that it is fining EE and Virgin Media for overcharging cust ..
Dodgy broadband deters nine million from rural living
Nine million Brits (17%) won’t move to the countryside through fear of being cut off by po ..
Huawei challenges the status quo with Mate 20
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The Mate 20 is yet another statement of i ..
Four lenses are better than one for latest Samsung smartphone
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “After the performance of their flagship t ..
End of contract warnings could save broadband users £1 billion a year – but Ofcom set to miss the mark
Forcing providers to tell customers their deals are about to end could see broadband users ..
Uswitch comments on Citizens Advice super-complaint to the CMA
Commenting on Citizens Advice lodging a super-complaint with the CMA, Richard Neudegg, hea ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s calls for greater transparency in the mobile market
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Ofcom’s call for greater transparency f ..
Flexi tariff mobile contracts risk consumers overpaying on their mobile bills
Commenting on Citizens Advice’s call for providers to stop charging consumers for phones t ..
Solid improvements rather than Hail Marys as Apple unveils trio of iPhones
Commenting on the launch of the latest handsets in the iPhone range, Ru Bhikha, mobiles ex ..
Dixons Carphone slow to adapt to changing mobile market as unremarkable results are published
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Dixon Carphone’s modest Q1 results mask ..
EE gives power back to consumers following Ofcom ruling
Christine Torlay, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The rules preventing customers fro ..
Note 9 hits the right tune but at a cost
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Note 9, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s end of contract notifications consultation
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “At long last Ofcom is looking a ..
New breed of mobile tariff could cost customers £231 million
New ‘flexi’ mobile tariffs designed to stop consumers double paying for handsets could end ..
Government 5G and full fibre push only effective if consumers brought along too
Commenting on the government’s pledge to put 5G and full fibre at the heart of the UK’s lo ..
Unhappy telecoms customers can vote with their feet
Following official telecoms complaints data from Ofcom, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Us ..
Vodafone 5G rollout shows providers won’t be caught napping on next-gen infrastructure
Commenting on Vodafone announcing 5G trials in seven cities across the UK, Ernest Doku, mo ..
Billing blunders: errors on mobile bills cost Brits £64 million
Almost three million Brits report being incorrectly charged by their mobile network[1] Eac ..
World Cup woes: Brits risk £3,700 roaming bill in Russia
Brits heading on a two-week trip to Russia risk racking up a phone bill of £3,696[1] – mor ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s pricing trends for telecoms services
Commenting on Ofcom’s pricing trends data for telecoms services, Richard Neudegg, Head of ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom revealing best and worst telecoms providers for customer satisfaction
Commenting on Ofcom revealing the best and worst providers for broadband and phone service ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the LG G7 ThinQ
Commenting on the launch of the LG G7 ThinQ, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, say ..
Ofcom’s decision to consult on “end of contract notifications” is one step closer to helping consumers get a better deal, says Uswitch
Commenting on Ofcom’s decision to consult on ‘end of contract notifications in July 2018 a ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Moto G6
Commenting on the launch of the Moto G6 range, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s telecoms complaints data
Commenting on Ofcom’s Q4 telecoms and pay-TV complaints data, Richard Neudegg, head of reg ..
Mobile Secrecy: More than five million Brits hide phone bills from partners
3 million people have admitted hiding phone bills from their other half[1] Men 66% more li ..
Uswitch to sponsor ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent
Uswitch today announces it has signed a deal with ITV, Syco Entertainment and FremantleMed ..
Data sink: over 143 million gigabytes of mobile data unused by customers every month
Mobile customers in the UK are collectively paying for 143 million gigabytes worth of data ..
Going for gongs: Plusnet and giffgaff win four each at the annual Uswitch Awards
Mobile and broadband provider Plusnet and mobile network giffgaff tie in first place, scoo ..
Outdated rules see unsuspecting Brits paying an extra £41 every second for expired mobile and broadband contracts
A sixth (15%) of mobile customers[1] and one in three (32%) broadband users[2] have fallen ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s mobile switching decision
Commenting on Ofcom’s mobile switching decision, Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Us ..
Ireland bottom in European Quality of Life Index
Republic of Ireland comes last in latest Uswitch Quality of Life Index – let down by poor ..
Uswitch comments on the Autumn Budget
Commenting on plans to invest in a range of digital initiatives – such as 5G mobile networ ..
Broadband customers urged to use Black Friday to avoid sleepwalking into £180 bill increase
With several 18 month broadband deals coming to an end this month, households could see br ..
USWITCH COMMENTS ON THE ONEPLUS 5T LAUNCH
Commenting on the launch of the OnePlus 5T, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says ..
Three in ten mobile users suffer patchy or no call reception at home
Almost three in 10 (29%) mobile users suffer from poor or no indoor reception at home[1] O ..
Uswitch comments on EE’s voice call outage
Commenting on EE’s voice call outage, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “EE ..
Uswitch responds to CMA’s digital comparison tools market study final report
Commenting on the CMA’s digital comparison tools market study final report, Richard Neudeg ..
White paper: Shifting sectors and the growth of SIMO
“Nature abhors a vacuum”, or so the saying goes. Just as the smartphone market appeared to ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X
Commenting on the launch of the new Apple iPhones, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch. ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of Vodafone’s VOXI and Three’s SMARTY
Commenting on the launch of newcomers to the SIM-only space – Vodafone’s VOXI and Three’s ..
Uswitch comments on the Samsung Note 8 Launch
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Note 8, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch comments on O2 and Cisco’s free public wi-fi network
Commenting on O2 and Cisco’s partnership bringing free public Wi-Fi to the City of London, ..
Uswitch comments on Nokia 3 going on sale
Commenting on Nokia’s latest handset, Nokia 3, which goes on sale today, Ernest Doku, tele ..
Uswitch comments on Three’s “Go Binge” plans
Commenting on Three’s new “Go Binge” plans, offering customers unlimited streaming on sele ..
Tech ban forces one in four parents with young kids to rethink travel plans
Over a quarter (26%) of parents of young children would be put off flying or would avoid f ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the OnePlus 5
Commenting the launch of the OnePlus 5, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s consumer mobile experience report
Commenting on Ofcom’s consumer mobile experience report published today, Ernest Doku, tele ..
Uswitch comments on roaming charges being abolished within the European Union as of 15 June 2017
Commenting on roaming charges being abolished within the European Union as of 15 June 2017 ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s ‘Text-to-switch’ proposal to allow mobile customers to change provider
Commenting on Ofcom’s ‘Text-to-switch’ plans for mobile customers Ernest Doku, mobiles exp ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the HTC U11
Commenting on the launch of the HTC U11, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comme ..
Uswitch comments on Three adding new destinations to its ‘Feel at Home’ package
Commenting on plans announced by Three to add new destinations to its ‘Feel at Home’ packa ..
Poor telecoms services prevent four million employees from home working
A quarter (25%) UK employees have had issues with their broadband or mobile services when ..
Uswitch comments on Vodafone’s axing of roaming charges in 40 countries
Commenting on plans announced by Vodafone today that it will scrap roaming tariffs in 40 c ..
Holidaymakers beware: Brits risk £3000 holiday roaming bill
Brits heading on a two–week trip to the USA risk racking up a roaming bill of £3,022[1] – ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 handsets, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert a ..
What the networks don’t want you to know: 3.4 million mobile users could pay twice for the same handset
Almost a quarter (22%) of pay monthly mobile customers are paying the same monthly bill mo ..
Britons miss out on £5.8 billion in savings due to mobile switching confusion
Almost half (48%) of mobile users haven’t a clue what a PAC is[1] A quarter (25%) of mobil ..
Three’s crowned: mobile network scoops six gongs as it cleans up at the Uswitch Awards
Mobile network Three cleans up with an unrivalled six awards, while Plusnet takes home thr ..
Uswitch comments on EU roaming caps on wholesale charges
Commenting on a new deal made in the European Parliament which caps wholesale roaming char ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom fining EE for overcharging mobile customers
Commenting on the announcement that EE has been fined £2.7m by Ofcom for overcharging its ..
Uswitch comments on launch of HTC U Ultra and Play handsets
Commenting on the launch of HTC U Ultra and Play handsets, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at ..
Love for traditional features see Brits favour maps and alarm clocks over new-fangled smartphone technology
Nostalgia trip: GPS (42%), messaging apps like WhatsApp (36%) and built-in alarm clocks (3 ..
New Uswitch advertising campaign introduces the Coach character to show that switching is simple
Uswitch, the price comparison and switching service, is launching a new advertising campai ..
There’s no upsetting the Apple cart: iPhone 6S is UK’s most popular handset of the year, while Christmas bestseller is the iPhone 7
The iPhone 6s is the bestselling handset of the year, with the newer iPhone 7 in second pl ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s reports on the coverage of UK communications services
Commenting on Ofcom’s reports on the coverage of UK communications services, Ernest Doku, ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of Sky Mobile
Commenting on the unveiling of Sky Mobile, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert at Uswitch. ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Plusnet Mobile
Commenting on the launch of Plusnet Mobile, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, c ..
Uswitch comments on Virgin Mobile’s 4G rollout
Commenting on Virgin Mobile’s 4G rollout, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, com ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom fining Vodafone £4.6m for failing customers
Commenting on the announcement that Vodafone has been fined £4.6m by Ofcom for failing cus ..
Never mind 5G: One in three mobile users get patchy or no call reception in their own homes
More than six in 10 (62%) mobile users suffer patchy call quality and half (50%) experienc ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Google Pixel smartphone
Commenting on the launch of the Google Pixel smartphone, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Us ..
Uswitch comments on CMA study into digital comparison tools
Responding to today’s announcement by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it ..
Uswitch comments on the announcement that Blackberry will stop developing its own handsets
USWITCH COMMENTS ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT BLACKBERRY WILL STOP DEVELOPING ITS OWN HANDSETS ..
Parents to fork out £5.8 billion for Uni students this year
UK university students’ parents are set to dish out over £5,000 per child in financial sup ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Apple’s iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch 2
Commenting on the launch of the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch 2, Ernest Doku, te ..
Uswitch comments on the next phase of EE’s 4G network
Commenting on EE’s next phase of its 4G network, with Cat 9 technology, Ernest Doku, telec ..
New index reveals best place to live for families in UK
Top GCSE grades, good pay and weather, close proximity to GPs and fast broadband place Her ..
Back to school gadgets spend triples to £1.2 billion
A third of parents (34%) will buy new gadgets for their children this autumn[1], spending ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Huawei Honor 8 smartphone for millenials
Commenting on the European launch of Huawei’s Honor 8 smartphone, Ernest Doku, telecoms ex ..
Uswitch comments on the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7
Commenting on the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswit ..
Sports fans headed to Brazil for Rio Olympics could face £3,920 mobile bill shock
Spectators jetting off to Brazil for the 16-day Games could be hit with a roaming bill of ..
Uswitch comments on Government’s Digital Economy Bill
Commenting on today’s launch of the Government’s Digital Economy Bill, Richard Neudegg, He ..
Brits fritter away £811 million on unnecessary mobile phone charges
More than four in 10 (42%) British mobile users spend an extra £40 per year on out-of-tari ..
Uswitch comments on Tesco Mobile Xtras launch
Commenting on today’s launch of Tesco Mobile Xtras, which allows people to reduce monthly ..
Uswitch comments on Government plans for seven day switching
Responding to news that the Government is considering plans to make seven day switching a ..
Uswitch comments on Android Pay launch
Commenting on today’s UK launch of Android Pay, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.co ..
Brits waste over 2 million hours a year trying to leave mobile networks
Over 11 million mobile customers switched networks in the past year[1], but spent over 143 ..
Uswitch comments on EC blocking Three & O2 merger
Commenting on the European Commission prohibiting the proposed Three and O2 merger, Richar ..
Uswitch comments on Vodafone launch of inclusive roaming across 40 destinations
Commenting on Vodafone UK’s latest roaming announcement, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at U ..
Uswitch comments on Tesco Mobile ‘Home From Home’ roaming deal
Commenting on today’s launch of Tesco Mobile’s roaming proposition, called ‘Home From Home ..
Billshock Brits: quarter of mobile users wrongly believe it’s free to roam in the EU
From 30th April, the EC is introducing new mobile roaming caps that will further reduce th ..
Uswitch comments on HTC 10 smartphone launch
Commenting on today’s HTC 10 launch, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “HT ..
Uswitch comments on Huawei P9 and P9 Plus launch
Commenting on today’s Huawei P9 and P9 Plus launch, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.co ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom telecoms complaints data
Commenting on Ofcom telecoms complaints data published today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom telecoms complaints data
Commenting on the Q4 2014 telecoms complaints data from Ofcom, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecom ..
Handset fatigue…and what the future holds for smartphone manufacturers
Part 1: Executive summary The future of the handset is easy enough to predict: it’s going ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom proposals for simpler mobile switching
Commenting on Ofcom’s proposals for simpler mobile switching, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert ..
Apple launches new iPhone SE and iPad Pro
Commenting on Apple’s launch of the iPhone SE and the iPad Pro, Ernest Doku, telecoms expe ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s ten year Strategic Review of Digital Communications
Commenting on the results of Ofcom’s Strategic Review of Digital Communications, Richard N ..
Samsung launches new S7 and S7 Edge smartphones
Following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Usw ..
LG launches new G5 smartphone
Commenting on the launch of the new LG G5 smartphone, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch. ..
Uswitch comments on iD Mobile data rollover launch announcement
Commenting on the announcement that iD Mobile has launched a new ‘data rollover’ feature, ..
Big four networks outclassed as giffgaff is crowned mobile Network of the Year at the Uswitch Mobile Awards
giffgaff takes home five awards including two top prizes for mobile Network of the Year an ..
Heartbreak for providers as two thirds of consumers plan to leave for rivals this year
More than two thirds (69%) of consumers plan to leave a household provider for a rival com ..
Uswitch comments on Three & O2 merger guarantee
Commenting on the Three & O2 merger guarantee, issued by Three’s parent company Hutchison, ..
Parents’ grip slipping on youngest children as four-year-olds surf internet unsupervised
The age a child starts using the internet unsupervised has slipped from 11 and a half to j ..
Top of the tree: Apple wipes the floor with Samsung to be crowned UK’s most popular handset in 2015
The iPhone 6 is officially the bestselling handset of 2015, with the older iPhone 5s in se ..
Uswitch comments on latest Ofcom telecoms complaints data
Commenting on the latest telecoms customer complaints data from Ofcom, Ewan Taylor Gibson, ..
Four in ten parents won’t be able to afford their child’s gadget of choice this Christmas
Parents will spend £225 on gadgets alone for their children this Christmas – more than a q ..
Uswitch comments on Moto X Force smartphone launch
Commenting on today’s launch of the Moto X Force, the world’s first smartphone with a shat ..
Uswitch comments on the end of roaming charges in the EU
Commenting on today’s EU ruling by MEPs in Strasbourg to scrap roaming charges, Ernest Dok ..
Uswitch comments on Google Nexus smartphones
Google’s launch event saw the unveiling of two new mobile phones – the Nexus 5X and 6P. Ro ..
iPhone 6s is already the UK’s second most popular phone, and it’s not even gone on sale yet
The iPhone 6s doesn’t launch until tomorrow and it’s already the second most popular phone ..
Uswitch comments on Apple’s announcement of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sale day
Following Apple’s announcement today that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will go on sale in sto ..
Uswitch comments on new Apple iPhones, iPad Pro and Apple TV
Commenting on Apple’s new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, iPad Pro and Apple TV, Ernest Doku, techn ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Huawei Mate S
Commenting on the launch of the Huawei Mate S, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Sony Xperia Z5, Compact and Z5 Premium
Commenting on the launch of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia Z5 and Xperia Compact phone ..
Parents to send kids back to school with £3.2 billion of gadgets – despite half worrying tech damages social skills
A child’s school bag now contains £270 worth of gadgets[1] – more than twice the value of ..
As smartphones evolve into wallets, two thirds worry mobile makers are forgetting about the basics
The top three most important things to British mobile users are how easy their handsets ar ..
Samsung launches Galaxy S6 edge+, Note5 and Samsung Pay
Commenting on the launch of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Note5, as well as the introduction ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom plans to make switching mobile provider easier
Commenting on the launch of a consultation by Ofcom which plans to make it easier for peop ..
Uswitch comments on launch of OnePlus 2 mobile phone
Commenting on the launch of the new OnePlus 2 mobile phone, Rob Kerr, mobile expert at Usw ..
Uswitch comments on launch of The Rook, The UK’s cheapest 4G smartphone from EE
Commenting on the EE launch of the cheapest 4G smartphone in UK, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom fining EE £1m over complaints handling failures
Commenting on the announcement that EE has been fined £1m by Ofcom over complaints handlin ..
Uswitch comments on end of EU mobile and data roaming charges in 2017
Commenting on the news that data roaming charges are set to be abolished within the Europe ..
Ofcom’s new telephone ‘access’ charge rules could leave callers short changed
From 1st July, 0800 numbers will finally be free from mobiles but Uswitch warns new ‘acces ..
Brits spend over £48 million unlocking mobile phones every year
Nearly five million Brits[1] fork out over £48 million every year[2] just to be able to us ..
Apple Pay looks to replace traditional payment methods
Commenting on Apple Pay entering the UK market, Ernest Doku, technology expert at Uswitch. ..
Uswitch comments on UK launch of Sony Xperia Z3+
Commenting on today’s launch of the Sony Xperia Z3+ mobile phone, which has been named the ..
Brits still hit with annual mobile roaming bills of £573 million after holidaying in the EU
With EU roaming charges no longer being abolished this year, new research from Uswitch.com ..
Uswitch comments on launch of US mobile firm FreedomPop in the UK
Commenting on the announcement that US mobile firm FreedomPop is to launch in the UK in Ju ..
Uswitch comments on LG G4 launch
Commenting on the launch of the LG G4 handset, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, sa ..
Uswitch comments on TalkTalk’s launch of £12 unlimited SIM-only plan
Commenting on today’s announcement that TalkTalk is launching Britain’s lowest-priced unli ..
Uswitch comments on Carphone Warehouse launch of iD mobile network
Commenting on today’s announcement that Carphone Warehouse is launching its new mobile vir ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Huawei’s P8 and P8 Max mobile phones
Commenting on today’s launch of the Huawei P8 and P8 Max in London Rob Kerr, mobiles exper ..
Uswitch comments on Which? research into consumers losing £335m a year on handsets they’ve already paid off
Commenting on new research by Which? showing that consumers collectively waste £355million ..
BT throws hat back in the mobile ring with SIMO deals
Commenting on BT’s move back into the mobile market, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswit ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Apple Watch
Commenting on the launch of the Apple Watch, Ernest Doku, technology expert at Uswitch.com ..
Uswitch comments on O2 and EE price rises
Commenting on the news that O2 and EE are set to put up their prices by 1.1%, Ernest Doku, ..
Samsung launches new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets
Commenting on the launch of the new Samsung S6 and S6 Edge at Mobile World Congress, Rob K ..
Uswitch comments on new HTC One M9 handset
Commenting on the new HTC One M9 handset, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “ ..
Uswitch comments on BT and EE deal
Commenting on today’s update surrounding the BT and EE merger, Ernest Doku, telecoms exper ..
Mobile operators sign up to improve coverage
Commenting on today’s announcement on mobile operators signing up to improve mobile signal ..
Sky moves into the mobile market
Commenting on Sky’s plans to enter the mobile market, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert ..
Mobile networks… and then there were three Uswitch comments on Hutchison Whampoa talks to buy O2
Commenting on the announcement that Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to buy O ..
The iPhone 5S is the most popular handset of 2014, while the number one mobile for Christmas is the iPhone 6
The iPhone 5S and 5C are officially the top handsets of 2014, with the recently-launched i ..
BlackBerry launches new handset
Commenting on the launch of the BlackBerry Classic today, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswi ..
YotaPhone launches dual-screen mobile
Commenting on the launch of the YotaPhone 2 today, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com ..
Uswitch Mobile Awards 2014: Three feels at home as it wins six trophies, including best pay monthly network
Last night’s annual Uswitch.com Mobile Awards, held in London’s Gherkin, revealed the UK’s ..
Ofcom publishes report on 4G and 3G mobile broadband speeds
Commenting on the Ofcom mobile broadband report published today, Ernest Doku, telecoms exp ..
Microsoft launches Lumia 535 without Nokia brand name
Commenting on Microsoft dropping the Nokia brand-name from its latest mobile launch, Rob K ..
Uswitch comments on government plans to crackdown on mobile blackspots
Commenting on the Government’s consultation, launched today, on how to tackle the issue of ..
Vodafone to offer Sky’s NowTV to mobile customers
Commenting on the news that Vodafone has struck a deal to offer Sky’s NowTV services to it ..
One month on from iPhone 6 launch and Apple’s lead over Samsung shows no sign of slipping
The iPhone 6 remains the UK’s most popular handset after flying straight into the top spot ..
EE launches 4G+ network in central London
Commenting on the news that EE switched on its 4G+ network in central London today, Ernest ..
Uswitch comments on launch of Apple iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3
Commenting on the launch of the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3, Ernest Doku, telecoms expe ..
Google launches new Nexus devices
Commenting on the launch of the new Google Nexus devices, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswi ..
Uswitch comments on Vodafone’s 4G roaming announcement
Commenting on Vodafone’s 4G roaming announcement, revealing that its customers can use 4G ..
HTC launches new Desire Eye handset
Commenting on the launch of the HTC Desire Eye, Robb Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch.com comments on Ofcom’s UK broadband speeds research
Commenting on Ofcom’s eleventh annual report measuring UK broadband connection speeds, Ewa ..
‘Bendgate’ and iOS 8 bugs do little to threaten Apple’s reign: iPhone 6 is already UK’s number one mobile phone
September has been a triumph for Apple with the iPhone 6 flying straight into the charts a ..
Blackberry launches new handset
Commenting on the launch of BlackBerry’s new handset, the BlackBerry Passport, Rob Kerr, m ..
EE refreshes SIM-only 4G plans
Commenting on EE launching a refreshed range of 4G SIM-only plans Rob Kerr, mobiles expert ..
Apple unveils iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch
Commenting on the unveiling of three new Apple gadgets, Ernest Doku, tech expert at Uswitc ..
Nokia launches flagship Lumia 830 at IFA
Commenting on the launch of the Nokia Lumia 830 at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitc ..
Sony launches Xperia Z3 and Z3 compact at IFA
Commenting on the launch of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles ex ..
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 4 at IFA
Commenting on launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswi ..
EE launches £1-per-week 4G for pay as you go customers
Commenting on the news that EE pay as you go customers can now benefit from 4G from £1 per ..
Back in front: iPhone 5S is UK’s number one handset but Android popularity is gaining faster than iOS
After being knocked off its perch last month by the cheaper 5C, the iPhone 5S has reclaime ..
British parents fork out £659 million on back-to-school gadgets for their kids
More than a quarter (26%) of parents plan to treat their kids to new gadgets ahead of the ..
EE launches 4G in 14 new destinations
Commenting on the news that EE customers can now benefit from 4G speeds in 14 new destinat ..
Uswitch.com comments on EE’s 50p service to jump customer service queue
Mobile operator EE has launched what it calls a ‘priority answer service’ to allow custome ..
Samsung launches new Galaxy Alpha phone
Commenting on the launch of the new Galaxy Alpha, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s research into mobile phone call service quality
Commenting on Ofcom’s research into mobile phone call service quality, Ernest Doku, mobile ..
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s annual report
Commenting on Ofcom’s annual report, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “T ..
3D screens?! Smartphone makers should focus on the basics to win us over, say 12.5 million British tech fans
Smartphones are evolving but Brits are most concerned with the basics: how easy they are t ..
Ofcom publishes guide to unlocking mobile phones
Commenting on Ofcom’s guide to unlocking mobile phones, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Us ..
No longer Britain’s favourite mobile: iPhone5S knocked off its perch
The iPhone 5S is no longer Britain’s most popular mobile, having been overtaken by the iPh ..
Mayor Boris Johnson promises 5G mobile speeds to London by 2020
Commenting on the news that Mayor Boris Johnson is to pledge 5G mobile speeds to London by ..
Tesco launches free 4G pay as you go deal
Commenting on the launch of Tesco’s free 4G pay as you go package, Rob Kerr, mobiles exper ..
Ofcom research shows effectiveness of TPS at eliminating nuisance calls
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research, whichshows the effectiveness of the Telephone Prefe ..
Ofcom says mobile & internet are now considered ‘essential’
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research, which reveals mobile and internet services are now ..
iPhone 5S holds top spot for ninth consecutive month
The iPhone 5S is still Britain’s most popular mobile after nine months at the top of the m ..
Roaming: Brits have racked up £394 million in the EU; many still vulnerable to bill shock due to widespread confusion
From today, EU mobile roaming charges fall so UK mobile users visiting EU countries will n ..
Amazon launches fire phone
Commenting on the launch of Amazon’s first mobile handset, Fire Phone, Ernest Doku, teleco ..
Ofcom reveals sharp spike in complaints over nuisance calls
Commenting on the latest figures on nuisance calls release by Ofcom today, Marie-Louise Ab ..
Samsung accounts for half of the ten most popular handsets in the UK
Samsung is the lead mobile-maker with five handsets in the chart to Apple’s three Samsung ..
England football fans could face £5,000 mobile penalty from Brazil World Cup
Mobile data bills could hit £465 per day in Brazil if footie fans opt out of automatic dat ..
LG launches G3 smartphone
Commenting on the launch of LG’s new smartphone, the G3, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswit ..
Ofcom issues annual nuisance calls research
Commenting on Ofcom’s second annual study into the problem of nuisance calls to home landl ..
Moto E and Moto G with 4G unveiled
Commenting on the launch of the new Moto E and Moto G with 4G, Rob Kerr, tech expert at Us ..
9.2 million mobile users could be unwittingly paying for handsets they’ve already paid off
9.2 million Brits could be paying monthly for handsets they’ve already paid off in full by ..
Samsung Galaxy S5 challenges iPhone 5S for the title of Britain’s most popular mobile
Samsung Galaxy S5 is already the UK’s third most popular phone having gone on sale in earl ..
Vodafone commits to fixed price line rental for all customers
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “We have long pushed for more transpare ..
Uswitch wins at Performance Marketing Awards for sixth consecutive year
Uswitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, has won the ‘Telecoms ..
Huawei launches new svelte Ascend P7 smartphone
Commenting on the launch of Huawei’s new smartphone, Ascend P7, Rob Kerr, tech expert at U ..
Virgin announces first ‘quad-play’ bundles
Commenting on the launch of Virgin Media’s flexible new bundles which include superfast br ..
Mobile payments gain momentum with launch of Paym
Commenting on the launch of the new mobile payment system, Paym, Ernest Doku, telecoms exp ..
EU parliament votes to scrap mobile roaming charges across EU
Commenting on The European Parliament’s vote to scrap mobile roaming charges across the Eu ..
Nokia launches three new Lumia mobiles
Commenting on the launch of the Nokia Lumia 930, 630 and 635, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at ..
Iron grip of iPhone 5S continues as it’s confirmed as UK’s most popular phone for sixth month in a row
The iPhone 5S remains Britain’s most popular mobile for a sixth consecutive month Samsung ..
EE’S new entry-level 4G tariff is cheap but not generous on data
Commenting on the launch of EE’s new entry-level 4G pay monthly tariffs, Ernest Doku, tele ..
New HTC One (M8) is a solid flagship smartphone
Commenting on the launch of HTC’s newest smartphone, the HTC One (M8) Rob Kerr, mobiles ex ..
Three announces new tariffs for new customers
Commenting on the launch of Three’s tariffs for new customer which include free calls to 0 ..
Millions of Brits suffer weekly scourge of nuisance calls & texts in spite of taking preventative measures
Almost nine in 10 (87%) Brits receive phone calls from withheld numbers – 40% get at least ..
Uswitch.com reacts to new research on apps
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research into apps, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.c ..
iPhone 5S holds onto the top spot for the fifth month in row
The iPhone 5S is still Britain’s most popular mobile for a fifth consecutive month Three o ..
Uswitch.com reacts to Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear Fit launches at Mobile World Congress
Commenting on the Samsung launch event at Mobile World Congress, Ernest Doku, telecoms exp ..
Uswitch.com reacts to Nokia & Sony launches at mobile world congress
Commenting on the Nokia launch event at Mobile World Congress, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at ..
iPhone 5S is UK’s most popular phone for fourth month in a row
The iPhone 5S is still the UK’s top mobile for a 4th month in a row, having also been Chri ..
Tesco Mobile’s launch of free 4G could force other networks to drop prices
Commenting on Tesco Mobile’s launch of free 4G, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com ..
Ofcom reveals good news for telecoms customers but challenges for the future
Commenting on Ofcom’s Consumer Experience Report into quality, value and customer service ..
Virgin Media makes the best even better with VIP Plus deal
Following the launch of Virgin Media’s new VIP Plus SIM only mobile tariffs, which will in ..
Ofcom gives consumers greater protection from mid-contract price rises
Commenting on the news from Ofcom that as of tomorrow consumers will be able to exit their ..
3.5 million British kids under eight now have tablets
More than a quarter of British kids (27%) have a tablet by the time they are eight years ..
Uswitch comments on the demise of the text
Commenting on Deloitte’s annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions r ..
UK consumers can enjoy the most competitive telecoms plans but are enough enjoying the benefits?
Commenting on Ofcom’s report that UK communications deals are cheaper than in other major ..
Ofcom measures will mean ‘free’ numbers are free at last
Commenting on the new measures announced by Ofcom’s today, including the news that 0800 nu ..
iPhone 5S continues to reign supreme in Christmas mobile race
iPhone 5S in festive gold is still the UK’s most popular handset as Christmas nears The iP ..
Parents will spend over £3 billion on tech gadgets for their kids this Christmas
More than eight in ten parents (84%) will splash out £243 on electronic gifts for their ki ..
Motorola launches affordable Moto G
Commenting on the launch of Motorola’s new Moto G, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch ..
Uswitch mobile awards 2013: Three wins four awards, while top networks are O2 and giffgaff
Last night’s annual Uswitch.com Mobile Awards, at Café de Paris in London, revealed the UK ..
iPhone 5S Gold is Britain’s most popular mobile
iPhone 5S in gold is the UK’s most popular handset; Apple now has five handsets in the top ..
Virgin launches ‘app-ealing’ new tool to cut mobile bills
Commenting on the launch today of Virgin’s new app – SmartCall – which could cut mobile bi ..
Ofcom gives consumers the right to walk away from higher bills
Commenting on today’s announcement from Ofcom that consumers will be able to exit their la ..
EE re-ignites 4G battle with deals for less than £20
Commenting on EE’s new 4G plans, set to launch on 30th October, Ernest Doku, telecoms expe ..
Ofcom proposes increases to mobile spectrum licence fees
Commenting on Ofcom’s proposed increases to mobile spectrum licence fees, Adam Kirby, tele ..
Apple bites back with launch of two handsets
Commenting on the launch of Apple’s new iPhones this evening, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert ..
EE incentivises 4G handset swap
Commenting on the launch of EE’s new ‘swap’ scheme, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitc ..
Vodafone bonus sparks 4G data battle
Commenting on the news that Vodafone will boost its 4G plans with an additional 4GB of dat ..
iPhone 5 still nation’s favourite mobile as apple launch event looms
iPhone 5 still sitting pretty as the nation’s favourite phone after six months Samsung fee ..
Three’s ‘Feel At Home’ protects mobile users from roaming charges
Commenting on the launch of Three’s ‘Feel At Home’ plan, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at U ..
Three set to enter the fray with free 4G as Vodafone and O2 start rollouts
Commenting on the launch of O2 and Vodafone’s new 4G tariffs and the impact of Three’s no ..
More than a million British kids get first mobile phone by the time they’re five
The average British child gets their first mobile phone aged almost 12, but nearly one in ..
O2 reveals its 4G plans
Commenting on O2’s new tariffs ahead of the launch of 4G on 29th August, Ernest Doku, tele ..
Commuting Brits already worked up by the time they reach the office
Commuters’ biggest peeve is people not using headphones or having the volume too loud when ..
Apple’s holy trinity of iPhones sees off Samsung’s flagship hope
iPhone 5 still the UK’s favourite mobile phone for July – topping the chart for a 5th cons ..
O2 announces 4G launch date
Commenting on the launch of O2’s 4G mobile network, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitc ..
New Google Nexus tablet could take a bite out of the iPad
Commenting on the announcement that Google is to launch a new Nexus 7 tablet later this ye ..
Sainsbury’s enters the mobile market
Commenting on Sainsbury’s launch into the mobile market, Jonathan Leggett, mobile expert a ..
Data now more important than minutes when choosing a mobile deal
Data allowance has overtaken number of minutes when it comes to what’s top priority when c ..
Nokia launches Lumia 1020
Commenting on the launch of the Nokia Lumia 1020 today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Us ..
Samsung Galaxy S4 trails iPhone 5 and 4s as it falls short of expectations
iPhone 5 still the UK’s favourite mobile phone for June – topping the chart for a fourth c ..
Smartphone bugbears: even high-tech handsets aren’t immune to glitches
Nearly three quarters of smartphone users (71%) have had problems with their handsets[1] T ..
EE launches shared data plans
Commenting on EE’s 4G shared data plans – which will allow customers to connect up to five ..
Three’s new deal takes PAYG back to its roots
Commenting on the launch of the new Pay As You Go (PAYG) deals from Three, Ernest Doku, te ..
Data-hungry Brits face bills of almost £685 million per year for using smartphones and tablets on daily commute
Seven in ten (70%) Brits now use smartphones and/or tablets on their daily commutes[1] In ..
Sony launches Xperia Z Ultra and SmartWatch 2
Commenting on the launch of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the SmartWatch 2 Ernest Doku, tele ..
New BIS proposals to streamline appeals should benefit consumers
Commenting on the new BIS proposals to streamline the process for businesses to appeal a d ..
Mobile roaming charges to be scrapped across EU
Commenting on the proposed plans to scrap all mobile roaming charges across the European U ..
Vodafone investment is boost for 4G but May hit consumers’ pockets
Commenting on the news that Vodafone is to increase investment in its network this year, E ..
Samsung fails to meet expectations as Apple remains the UK’s favourite
iPhone 5 holds onto the top spot as the UK’s favourite mobile Despite high rankings from p ..
Mobile roaming shock: Brits could face a £256 million bill this summer for failing to know which countries are in the EU
EU regulations introduced last year which capped the cost of using mobiles abroad have see ..
Brits suffer bad customer service yet almost three quarters of consumers let companies get away with it
Research shows that when it comes to customer service British consumers are getting a raw ..
Nokia 925 smartphone launches
Following the launch of the Nokia 925 today Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, s ..
Appy smartphone users only pay for one in ten downloads
Freebie-loving Brits download an average of 29 apps for their smartphones[1] but pay for j ..
Virgin Media launches new plans in bid to take on the mobile big boys
Following the launch of Virgin Media’s new mobile tariffs, including the UK’s first to inc ..
Samsung Galaxy S4 poised to dominate mobile charts after just four days on sale
Apple still in pole position as iPhone 5 and 4S cling onto top spots But the long-awaited ..
Ofcom proposals for greater transparency could give consumers the protection they need
Commenting on Ofcom proposals to change how telephone numbers are charged, which would inc ..
EE announces that it will double 4G speeds
Commenting on today’s EE announcement that it will double its 4G speeds to an average 20Mb ..
Consumers more switched on to 4G but still concerned about impact on their wallets
No longer in the dark: less than half of consumers (47%) knew what 4G was prior to its lau ..
Facebook Phone and Facebook Home software announced
Commenting on the launch of Facebook Home and the Facebook phone, Ernest Doku, telecoms ex ..
iPhone 5 tops mobile chart for first time as fans hold out for Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S3 is overtaken by both the iPhone 5 and 4S and drops to third place, havin ..
Samsung takes on big Apple with S4 launch
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4, Ernest Doku, technology expert at Uswit ..
Every little helps for consumers as Tesco Mobile promises no mid-contract mobile price rises
Commenting on Tesco Mobile’s commitment to fixed prices in mobile phone contracts, Ernest ..
Sony Xperia Z overtakes iPhone 5 and contests Samsung Galaxy S3 for 1st place in popularity stakes
Samsung Galaxy S3 clings to the top spot for 10th consecutive month Sony Xperia Z proves a ..
EE customers able to enjoy greater protection against price rises
Commenting on EE’s planned price rises and the introduction of a fixed price premium, Erne ..
4G auction should put mobile users in the fast lane
Commenting on Ofcom’s 4G auction today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: ..
HTC One smartphone launches
Commenting on the launch of the HTC One smartphone today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at ..
Uswitch.com welcomes Three’s pledge to not charge extra for 4G services
Commenting on Three’s pledge to offer customers ultrafast 4G services as a no-cost upgrade ..
Brits overspent on their monthly mobile phone bills by over £1 billion last year
Budget-conscious Brits love their mobiles, but also like to know how much their monthly bi ..
No sign of Samsung slowing: Galaxy S3 holds onto new year top spot
Samsung hogs gold, silver and bronze as Galaxy range continues to win over mobile fans Aff ..
BlackBerry launches BB10 and new smartphones
Commenting on the BlackBerry launch event, in which the manufacturer revealed two new smar ..
Apple results: ‘iteration over innovation’ shakes faith of investors
Commenting on Apple’s quarterly results, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says ..
Phones 4u launches mobile virtual network
Commenting on the launch of Phones 4u’s new mobile virtual network ‘LIFE Mobile’, Ernest D ..
Facebook unveils graph search
Commenting on Facebook’s new search tool, called Graph Search, Ernest Doku, telecoms exper ..
More good news for consumers looking to cut mobile bills as BT launches SmartTalk
Commenting on BT’s new app – SmartTalk – which launched today, Ernest Doku, telecoms exper ..
Ofcom proposes exit without penalty for mobile and broadband customers facing price rises
Commenting on the Ofcom proposals, which would enable mobile, broadband and landline custo ..
Samsung Galaxy phones silence Apple to become top three Christmas winners; Galaxy S3 most popular handset of 2012
The top three most popular Christmas handsets for 2012 were all Samsung Galaxy phones Chri ..
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