23 August 2017
USWITCH COMMENTS ON THE SAMSUNG NOTE 8 LAUNCH
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Note 8, Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, says: “Samsung’s decision to stick by its Note range shows well-placed loyalty after the 7’s …
16 August 2017
uSwitch comments on Bulb reaching 100,000 customers
Commenting on the news that green energy supplier, Bulb, has reached 100,000 customers this week, Claire Osborne, energy expert at uSwitch.com, says: “Bulb is a true small supplier success story. …
16 August 2017
Energy billing blunders cost consumers over £100 million
Almost 1.3 million energy customers have been overcharged in the last year due to supplier mistakes[1] Households were overcharged by an average of £79 each – a total of £102 …
14 August 2017
Cost of caring for parents leaves kids facing £77,000 shortfall
Two thirds (68%) of people underestimate real cost of elderly care[1] Average individual care bill totals over £360,000 for ten years, but consumers believe it is £283,000, leaving a potential shortfall of …
11 August 2017
8 million households have already switched the heating on as Britain shivers through the summer
A staggering three in 10 Brits – the equivalent of over 8 million households – have already turned their central heating on after weeks of awful weather[1] A further 4.6 …
8 August 2017
uSwitch comments on the global ranking of broadband speeds
Commenting on the global ranking of broadband speeds published today, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at uSwitch.com, comments: “While the UK continues to invest in its digital infrastructure, today’s ranking of …
4 August 2017
One in three Brits already worrying about this winter’s bills as uSwitch reveals the nation’s energy switching habits
A third (32%) of households are already worried about this winter’s energy bills[1] and over a half (55%) are struggling with their household finances[2] Shock findings come as British Gas’ …
3 August 2017
uSwitch comments on Ofcom’s Communications Market Report 2017
Commenting on Ofcom’s Communication’s Market Report 2017, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, comments: “Ofcom’s latest Communications Market Report highlights Brits’ binge watching tendencies, with almost eight in 10 adults admitting to watching …
3 August 2017
uSwitch comments on Sky’s new VIP loyalty scheme
Commenting on Sky’s new VIP loyalty scheme, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, comments: “Broadband and TV providers have traditionally only offered the crème de la crème of bonus perks and special deals …
1 August 2017
3 million British Gas customers face 12.5% electricity bill hike
The UK’s biggest energy supplier, British Gas, is to hike electricity prices by 12.5% or £76 from 15 September[1], blaming rising policy and network costs A typical dual fuel customer …