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O2 reveals its 4G plans
Commenting on O2’s new tariffs ahead of the launch of 4G on 29th August, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “O2 has finally entered the 4G fray by announcing …
M&S offers cheapest energy deal on market – as well as protection from price rises
M&S Energy has today wrestled other suppliers off the top spot in the energy ‘best buy’ tables by now offering the cheapest deal on the market. The plan, Fix & …
Commuting Brits already worked up by the time they reach the office
Commuters’ biggest peeve is people not using headphones or having the volume too loud when listening to music or videos (59%)[1] While 1 in 10 (11%) have asked someone to …
Ofcom’s plans to make the switching process easier are a long overdue victory for consumers
Commenting on Ofcom’s announcement that broadband and landline switching will become a recipient-led process, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This announcement is a long overdue victory for consumers …
npower makes bills and tariffs simpler and clearer for customers
In a move to make things easier for customers, npower has today announced that it has redesigned its energy bills and will be cutting the number of tariffs it offers …
One in two payday loan customers say experience was positive
Despite an urgent need for payday loans to be regulated, for many customers they serve a purpose in providing short-term funds when banks are failing to deliver: Almost half of …
More than one in four Brits forced to borrow money to cover essential living costs
Responding to today’s research from the Money Advice Service (MAS), which shows a shocking increase in the number of people struggling with money troubles, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at …
Apple’s holy trinity of iPhones sees off Samsung’s flagship hope
iPhone 5 still the UK’s favourite mobile phone for July – topping the chart for a 5th consecutive month Apple dominates the top three chart positions, with the older iPhone …
O2 announces 4G launch date
Commenting on the launch of O2’s 4G mobile network, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “”Finally EE has some competition for consumers hungry for super-fast mobile internet. For nine …
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 …