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Households face price hike of up to £193 as energy plans end next week
Consumers on 16 popular fixed energy deals could see bills rise by up to £193 a year unless they take action to switch tariffs, Uswitch.com warned today. Customers on fixed …
EE refreshes SIM-only 4G plans
Commenting on EE launching a refreshed range of 4G SIM-only plans Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “EE’s revamp of its SIM-only plans still leaves the network trailing behind …
This little piggy comes to market: Uswitch comments on Oink Energy
A new energy provider, Oink Energy, launches today, claiming to offer consumers a straight-forward solution and simple-talking. Commenting on the launch, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofgem ‘white label’ proposals
Today Ofgem has published proposals which could mean that British Gas and SSE will be required to tell customers if they can get cheaper deals though their ‘white label’ brands, …
Current account switching firmly back on consumer agenda, says Uswitch.com
With the Payments Council announcing it has seen a 19% increase in switching since the launch of the Current Account Switch Service, new figures from Uswitch.com reveal that switching via their site …
It’s only right that energy companies will repay money held in closed accounts, says Uswitch.com
The big six energy suppliers have today announced plans to return money in closed accounts to customers. Tom Lyon, energy expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Today’s announcement is welcome news and evidence …
Apple unveils iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch
Commenting on the unveiling of three new Apple gadgets, Ernest Doku, tech expert at Uswitch.com comments on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: “Unless you’ve been living in a …
First Utility’s one millionth customer account marks industry milestone
First Utility has today announced that it has reached the one million customer account mark, serving 550,000 households. Responding to the news, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, …
Nokia launches flagship Lumia 830 at IFA
Commenting on the launch of the Nokia Lumia 830 at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments: “The Nokia Lumia 830 is 36% cheaper than the iPhone 5S but …
Sony launches Xperia Z3 and Z3 compact at IFA
Commenting on the launch of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments: “Sony is more about evolution than revolution these days. …
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 4 at IFA
Commenting on launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 at IFA, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments: “When it comes to Samsung, bigger is usually better, and its fourth …
EE launches £1-per-week 4G for pay as you go customers
Commenting on the news that EE pay as you go customers can now benefit from 4G from £1 per week, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com comments: “Starting at the …