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British Gas urged to freeze prices as profits rise by 3%

British Gas Residential reports 3% increase in year-on-year profits – operating profits up from £345 million for H1 last year to £356 million for H1 this year[1] The company says …

New Google Nexus tablet could take a bite out of the iPad

Commenting on the announcement that Google is to launch a new Nexus 7 tablet later this year, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Like the original Nexus 7, the …

Sainsbury’s enters the mobile market

Commenting on Sainsbury’s launch into the mobile market, Jonathan Leggett, mobile expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This new service will give cash-strapped families and loyal Sainsbury’s shoppers a chance to boost …

42% of consumers more likely to switch their current account from September

Just one in ten consumers (11%) have switched current account over the last 12 months[1] but 42% are more likely to do so when the new Current Account Switch Service comes …

Data now more important than minutes when choosing a mobile deal

Data allowance has overtaken number of minutes when it comes to what’s top priority when choosing a mobile deal[1] Almost three quarters (73%) couldn’t do without web access via their …

Over-complicated household bills are leaving consumers vulnerable to over-charging

Consumers are being left confused and potentially out of pocket by jargon-heavy and over-complicated household bills, according to new research from Uswitch.com. Almost three quarters of consumers (73%) are unable …

Nokia launches Lumia 1020

Commenting on the launch of the Nokia Lumia 1020 today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The Lumia 1020 truly takes mobile photography to the next level. With a …

Ofcom proposes measures to encourage competition

Commenting on Ofcom’s proposals for new prices for landline and broadband services, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Any measures that encourage stiffer competition in the market are most …

Footy fans must check broadband connections can handle Sky Sports and BT Sport

Commenting on Sky Sports and BT Sport line ups announced today, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband and TV expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Today came the news that footy fans have been waiting …

Ofgem urged to clear standing charge minefield facing consumers

Plans to simplify market for consumers are in danger of being derailed as suppliers introduce a plethora of standing charges Currently 45 different standing charges on the market – British …

Schools out … but holidaymakers jetting off abroad risk £327 million in extra charges for using their credit card abroad

12 million consumers (24%) plan to use a credit card while holidaying abroad this summer, racking up fees of £327 million[1] But the 12 million (24%) planning to use a …

Samsung Galaxy S4 trails iPhone 5 and 4s as it falls short of expectations

iPhone 5 still the UK’s favourite mobile phone for June – topping the chart for a fourth consecutive month Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has so far failed to emulate the S3’s …

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