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Extra Energy launches cheapest energy plan on the market
Commenting on the latest and cheapest energy deal to enter the market, Emma Bush, energy expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Extra Energy is the latest small supplier to offer consumers a more competitive …
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 customers with a query to pay 50p to jump to the front of the queue. Commenting on …
New Uswitch.com TV ad brings home the bacon
Nationwide television campaign will launch this summer Advert features well-known British actor Philip Glenister, of Life on Mars fame TV campaign to be supported by social, email and on-site activity. …
Samsung launches new Galaxy Alpha phone
Commenting on the launch of the new Galaxy Alpha, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “There is now an iPhone 6 killer on the scene, even before Apple’s looming …
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, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “In this day and age, we should all be able to get mobile …
Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s annual report
Commenting on Ofcom’s annual report, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The mums and dads of techy tots won’t be surprised to hear the findings of Ofcom’s report. Toddlers …
Struggling parents spend £10 billion on childcare during school summer holidays
Parents are spending £10 billion on childcare over school summer holidays – the equivalent to £1,704 between now and September[1] A further £13 billion will be spent on holidays and …
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 to use (29%), call reception (19%) and battery life (19%)[1] Brits vote fingerprint-scanning security as …
Ofcom publishes guide to unlocking mobile phones
Commenting on Ofcom’s guide to unlocking mobile phones, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Ofcom’s new guide is very welcome, and we hope that this information helps to dispel …
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 iPhone 5C The LG G3 enters the chart at a respectable 7th place following its …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofgem forecast of increased big six retail margins
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has revealed that the forecast retail margins for the big six energy companies are expected to reach £106 per customer on a dual-fuel tariff over the …
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 2020, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “It’s all very well Boris …