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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] The biggest gripe is short battery life (48%) while almost a quarter (23%) have had issues with …
EE launches shared data plans
Commenting on EE’s 4G shared data plans – which will allow customers to connect up to five separate devices to one plan – Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: …
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, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This new plan sees pay-as-you-go taken back to …
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 an average daily commute of 74 minutes, Brits use mobile internet for 44 minutes[2] Commuters …
Sony launches Xperia Z Ultra and SmartWatch 2
Commenting on the launch of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the SmartWatch 2 Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Following on from the success of the Xperia Z, …
New BIS proposals to streamline appeals should benefit consumers
Commenting on the new BIS proposals to streamline the process for businesses to appeal a decision by a regulator, such as Ofcom, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “These …
Mobile roaming charges to be scrapped across EU
Commenting on the proposed plans to scrap all mobile roaming charges across the European Union as of next year, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Our research shows that …
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, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Mobile users are already consuming more data than ever …
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 pre-orders, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 fails to improve ranking since April launch Samsung range still …