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HTC launches new Desire Eye handset
Commenting on the launch of the HTC Desire Eye, Robb Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “HTC has eyed up the competition for Christmas, and unleashed what can only be described …
New report on problem debt highlights plight of consumers
Commenting on a new StepChange report that problem debt affects 2.9 million people in the UK, David Mann, Head of Money at Uswitch.com, says: “Rising household bills against stagnant or …
Mobile payments finally about to hit the big time
Commenting on the new wave of retailers accepting Zapp mobile payments, David Mann, Head of Money at Uswitch.com, says: “Until now, paying with your smartphone had seemed like the stuff of sci-fi …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofgem research about Brits’ winter habits
Research published today by Ofgem reveals that 23% of consumers currently shop around for their energy as part of their winter to-do list. Commenting on the findings, Ann Robinson, Director of …
Roll out costs of smart meters must be kept under close control
Commenting on Which?’s letter to Ed Davey about the Government’s smart meter programme, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “We agree that the roll out costs of …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofcom’s UK broadband speeds research
Commenting on Ofcom’s eleventh annual report measuring UK broadband connection speeds, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Average speeds might be rising but, in some parts of the country, UK broadband services …
Uswitch comments on FCA Wonga affordability criteria ruling
Commenting on the news that Wonga has entered into an agreement with the FCA to immediately change how it does business, David Mann, Head of Money at Uswitch.com, says: “This …
Forecast of customer losses a wake up call to big six, says Uswitch.com
A report published today by Citigroup suggests that the big six energy firms could lose a quarter of their customers by 2020. The report also predicts that the average duel …
‘Bendgate’ and iOS 8 bugs do little to threaten Apple’s reign: iPhone 6 is already UK’s number one mobile phone
September has been a triumph for Apple with the iPhone 6 flying straight into the charts at number one and the iPhone 6 Plus in 5th position Apple now monopolises …
Uswitch.com comments on digital divide in schools
Commenting on the report from the British Educational Suppliers Association (Besa), Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “For once, schoolchildren have a legitimate alternative to the ‘dog ate my homework’ …
Uswitch.com comments on increase in consumers using comparison sites
Ofgem has today revealed that more consumers than ever are using comparison sites to shop around for their gas and electricity. Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “Energy …
UK broadband speeds plummet at 9pm as surfing brits strain services
UK broadband speeds are fastest at 5am but drop by over a fifth (21%) by 9pm[1] Manchester and Birmingham enjoy the fastest evening peak time surfing, while Aberdeen, Exeter and …