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Facebook unveils graph search
Commenting on Facebook’s new search tool, called Graph Search, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Facebook is a bottomless pit of constantly-updated user information – and knowledge is power. …
More good news for consumers looking to cut mobile bills as BT launches SmartTalk
Commenting on BT’s new app – SmartTalk – which launched today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “SmartTalk is a great tool for savvy consumers who want to get the …
Cold snap could push household energy bills up by £7 a week
As snow and freezing temperatures strike, Uswitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, warns that the cold snap could cost cash-strapped consumers an extra £7 a week on their …
As E.ON ratchets bills up by £110, is this the last energy price hike this winter?
E.ON to put gas and electric prices up by 8.7% this Friday (18th January)[1] The move brings to an end a wave of winter price hikes, averaging at 7.4% or …
Personal loan battle hots up as Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank slash rates to 5.1%
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank has launched a market-leading 5.1% personal loan on all borrowing between £7,500 and £15,000. Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This is further evidence …
Consumers urged to ditch the ‘big six’ as small suppliers dominate the energy best buy tables
Consumers are being urged to make a new resolution to get a more competitive energy deal, and to start looking outside of Britain’s big six suppliers in order to do …
Ofcom proposes exit without penalty for mobile and broadband customers facing price rises
Commenting on the Ofcom proposals, which would enable mobile, broadband and landline customers to quit their contracts without penalty following price hikes, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This news …
Samsung Galaxy phones silence Apple to become top three Christmas winners; Galaxy S3 most popular handset of 2012
The top three most popular Christmas handsets for 2012 were all Samsung Galaxy phones Christmas number one this year was the Galaxy S3 – also the most popular phone of …
Never mind 2012 – one in five Brits still paying off Christmas 2011
Credit hangover: one in five (17%) Brits are still paying off debts from Christmas 2011[1] New Year, old debt: one in five (19%) consumers are starting January with over £5,000 …
Uswitch.com Broadband Awards: O2 scoops Best Broadband Provider
The results of the Uswitch.com Broadband Awards are in, revealing what Britons really think of their broadband provider from speeds and reliability to customer service and technical support...
Uswitch tips on iPhone safety and security
With the iPhone 15 now in store and available to buy, Uswitch mobiles expert, Nick Baker, offers 10 useful tips on how to keep your smartphone safe and secure...