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Catherine Hiley

Senior Content Editor - Telecoms

About the Author

Catherine is a senior content editor at Uswitch, looking after all telecoms content, from broadband and mobiles, to TV, tech and gaming. She's been writing about tech for over five years and makes regular media appearances as a spokesperson for the business.

Working in a fast-paced, ever-changing industry, Catherine is an expert in a huge range of topics, from the cheapest way to watch the TV you want to how to use your phone while roaming without getting stung with an unexpected bill. She also offers advice on how to get the right deal on your broadband or mobile phone and is full of money-saving tips to help consumers get good value for money.

Expertise

Money-saving tips

Mobile phone releases

Broadband deals

TV streaming services

Getting the most out of your gadgets

Education

  • MA in English - University of Southampton

Featured in News

Catherine has recently been featured and quoted in several high profile publications including:

Articles written by Catherine

15 March 2023

How to keep your child safe on their smartphone

Keeping kids safe from the harmful side of the internet is a big task. Doubly so in a world where smartphones offer unmonitored access to everything from graphic adult content to gambling sites.

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20 February 2023

Most Reliable Mobiles

We’ve analysed the most popular mobile phones, across Apple, Samsung and Google to reveal the most reliable overall.

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14 February 2023

Best mobile network coverage in the UK

Which network offers the best mobile coverage 2023? We take a look at the major mobile phone networks and the sort of coverage & connection speeds to expect.

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14 February 2023

What is a mobile network? And which network's best?

Find out everything you need to know about UK mobile phone networks in our networks guide. We take a network-by-network look at what's on offer.

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14 February 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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14 February 2023

Keeping safe while using your smartphone

From changing your settings to downloading some important apps, there are lots of simple things you can do with your smartphone to help improve your safety.

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14 February 2023

radiation, mobile phone radiation, handset radiation

Want to know why mobile phones emit radiation and whether you need to worry? Our guide will tell you all you need to know and how to reduce any risk.

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09 February 2023

iD Mobile international roaming FAQ

From 15 June, iD Mobile customers will be able to roam like at home from anywhere in the EU.

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09 February 2023

How much data do you need? Data allowance explained

All you need to know about data allowances on your phone. We help you work out how much data you'll need and how to get the most out of your monthly allowance.

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02 February 2023

What to do if your iPhone is overheating

What should you do if your phone gets too hot? This guide explains how to cool it down and how to prevent overheating from happening again.

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02 February 2023

Which mobile network offers the best perks?

Which mobile networks offer the best extras? And which ones will suit you best? Read on our guide to find out.

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02 February 2023

What to do when your mobile contract’s price rises

Network raised the price of your phone or SIM-only contract? Here's a guide to your consumer rights and what you can do to cut your costs.

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