Mobile Phones

With hundreds of different mobile deals on the market it's becoming even more difficult for people to differentiate between them. To assist people when choosing their provider moneysupermarket.com has launched its mobile satisfaction survey.

Not a single mobile phone network provider scored highly enough to achieve Best Buy status in a recent customer satisfaction survey by which.co.uk.

Mobile phones and remote controls are now just as common place as a knife, fork and spoon at British dinner tables according to new research from Legal & General.

The British mobile phone industry rakes in over £8.45bn per year from customers on the wrong mobile phone tariff.

Boxing Day is no longer spent hand-writing thank you letters to grandparents with less than one in ten over 50s expecting a written thank you note for Christmas gifts - many are now turning to new technology, according to new research.

Many mobile phone cashback deals are a rip-off and should be banned, says which.co.uk.

Like Britney Spears, when it comes to ending relationships, some people choose to hide behind technology by using texts or email to dump their partner.

GyPSii the leading geo-location and social networking platform and service for mobile phones and other Internet-connected devices, has confirmed that the Symbian version of the GyPSii application has been accredited by Nokia for its N95 and 6110 Navigator mobile phones.

Commenting on Ofcom’s announcement that it will be setting a deadline of two hours for networks to port mobile numbers, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com, said: “The setting of these new rules by Ofcom is good news for consumers.

Ofcom has set new rules making it easier for consumers to keep their mobile number when they switch providers. Under the new rules, consumers will be able to receive calls using their existing number within 2 hours of moving to a new mobile network (down from 5 days).

New research highlights the extent to which mobile phones have become a must-have gadget for children of all ages, with over half (52 per cent) of three to 15 year olds regularly using one. However, the findings indicate some parents remain lax when it comes to monitoring how their children use it.

Commenting on the launch of the iPhone, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com said: “In terms of timing, the launch of the iPhone is perfect for the pre-Christmas market. However, while UK customers will not have to pay as much as their US counterparts for the phone, the price point is still quite high.

Commenting on the launch of a European Commission enquiry into the high fees Britain’s mobile companies charge users for surfing the internet, texting and downloading data, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com, said:

Commenting on the launch of its pay as you go comparison tool on Tuesday 16 October, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com said: "Pay as you go phones account for 50 per cent of all new and existing mobile connections in the UK. With this in mind we have added a dedicated pay as you go area to our website.

Cashback has become one of the most common marketing ploys adopted by retailers to lure customers into a mobile phone contract. However, complex terms and conditions set out in these deals can make claiming your money back a battle.