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Archie Burkinshaw

Content Writer

About the Author

Archie is a content writer for Uswitch's telecoms products, writing about broadband, mobiles, gaming and TV.

He has particular interests in sustainability, football and the latest smartphone releases.


Education

BA History at the University of Bristol

Articles written by Archie

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27 November 2023

Get cheap exclusive Black Friday & Cyber Monday broadband deals from Uswitch

Check out Uswitch exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday broadband, fibre and TV deals from Sky, BT, Virgin Media, Plusnet and more deals available this November.

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24 November 2023

2023 Mobile Gaming Index - Discover Top Games, Trends & Revenues

The top mobile games of 2023, their global impact, and user ratings. A comprehensive index on global and UK top earners and the best gaming phones.

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24 November 2023

You could get free Apple TV+ with these fantastic Black Friday iPhone deals 2023- Uswitch

Check out our best pick of iPhone deals for this Black Friday 2023, from Apple's latest flagship model, the iPhone 15, to the iPhone 12.

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03 November 2023

giffgaff international roaming FAQ

If you're with giffgaff and you're travelling abroad, find out about any roaming charges or packages you could select with the network.

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26 October 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - everything you need to know

Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the latest part of the Call of Duty series we share everything you need to know before playing the game.

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18 October 2023

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: everything you need to know

We take a dive into Google's latest handset launch, so you know what to expect from the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

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13 October 2023

Get this exclusive Virgin Media M125 deal with £100 bill credit

Virgin Media has launched a Uswitch exclusive offer for its M125 package - just £25.50 a month with £100 bill credit. Here's how you can get it.

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11 October 2023

Lyca Mobile data breach - what you need to know

Lyca Mobile announced that unauthorised individuals gained access to customers' personal data by breaching their systems. Here's what you need to know.

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06 October 2023

Should I update my iPhone to the latest version of iOS?

What are the pros and cons of updating your iPhone to the latest iOS software?

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05 October 2023

Assassin's Creed Mirage: everything you need to know - Uswitch

With Assassin's Creed Mirage now released, we take a look at the cost, plot and what you can expect to see from the game.

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28 September 2023

O2 international roaming FAQ

From 15th June, all existing O2 pay monthly, pay as you go and business customers will get inclusive roaming in 47 European destinations.

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26 September 2023

iD mobile reveals iPhone 15 deals

iD mobile has released a brilliant set of deals for the latest Apple smartphone the iPhone 15, starting at just £19.99.

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