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Vodafone introduces its fixed price promise

Vodafone UK is introducing a fixed price promise which confirms that customers will not have to pay any increases in their monthly line rental for their contract term.

Virgin Media goes big with UK’s first true ‘quad-play’ bundles

Virgin Media goes big with UK’s first true ‘quad-play’ bundles

Virgin Media is transforming the way in which home communications and entertainment services can be bought, with the introduction of flexible new Big Bundles.

Brits shell out over half a billion pounds on 08 calls each year

Mobile phone users are in the dark when it comes to the cost of making calls to 0800 numbers from their mobile phone, according to new research, conducted by YouGov.

Tesco mobile’s launch of free 4G could force other networks to drop prices

Commenting on Tesco Mobile’s launch of free 4G, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, says: "Much like its supermarket sibling, Tesco Mobile has carved a niche for itself as offering good value service at rock bottom prices - so it's not surprising it's the first to drop the cost of 4G.

If in doubt - report your phone as lost or stolen

With the festive season in full swing, people up and down the country will be out socialising or hitting the high street to do their Christmas shopping.

Putting an end to shock mobile bills

Consumers will be better protected from huge bills run-up on stolen mobiles.

EE re-ignites 4G battle with deals for less than £20

Commenting on EE's new 4G plans, set to launch on 30th October, Oliver Folkard, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, says:

0845 numbers costing UK consumers £1.3bn from their mobiles

Consumers are spending £1.3billion pounds each year by making calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers from their mobile phones, according to a study by Post Office HomePhone and Broadband.

O2's 4G network to switch on from 29th August

O2's 4G network to switch on from 29th August

O2 has set out its plans for its 4G network launch later this month, which will make it the fastest growing 4G network in the UK.

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 their Nectar balance simply by chatting on their mobile.

Top tips to avoid being burnt by ‘bill shock’ this summer

In time for the summer holiday exodus, Ofcom has published a new guide to help travellers protect themselves against ‘bill shock' when using their smartphones and tablets abroad.

Data now more important than minutes when choosing a mobile deal

It's not good to talk, say UK mobile phone owners, more than a quarter (26%) of whom chat for less than 30 minutes per month.

Travel companies to launch own-brand holiday SIM cards

Travel companies to launch own-brand holiday SIM cards

As summer holiday sales continue to drop due to the UK’s summer sunshine struggling UK travel companies are being forced to greatly improve holiday deals.

Travellers can save £100's on data roaming with Globalgig hotspot

Travellers can save £100's on data roaming with Globalgig hotspot

Globalgig offers global mobile data from just 2p/MB and the biggest expansion of countries to date offering consumers ‘1 plan with 1 price in 36 countries’.

EE launches next generation services on world’s fastest network

EE has unveiled its next-generation network and a range of new plans and services designed to make it even easier for customers to enjoy EE’s superfast 4G and Fibre broadband.