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Energy suppliers worst for getting bills wrong
Consumers have named energy suppliers as the worst culprits for getting bills wrong for the fourth year in a row, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Vodafone to offer iPad price plans from end May
Vodafone today announced that it will offer dedicated iPad price plans for all models from the end of May in Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
14 April: The Big Switch Off
Wednesday 14 April will see homes across the UK breathing a sigh of relief, as homeowners optimistically swap their central heating and woolly jumpers for shorts and sunglasses.
Festivals urged to embrace solar power
npower’s solar division has applauded Michael Eavis’s decision to install solar photovoltaic panels at Glastonbury, and has urged other festival organisers to follow his example.
Smart Metering just got even smarter
npower is to launch the first smart-meter trial in Britain to offer a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) multi-energy service, providing customers with an innovative ‘single credit balance’ function and the ability to top up their credit directly via the in-home Customer Display Unit (CDU) or even via a text message.
npower ‘No Call Out Cash Back’ service for boiler customers
npower, the UK’s brightest energy company, launches a pioneering new service that’s set to shake up the industry whilst rewarding consumers.
Confused.com cash bonanza to get people switching
Confused are aiming to make would-be switchers an offer they can't refuse by offering up to £30 cashback (£15 per fuel switched) and inviting the energy providers to top that figure up to make it an even better prospect.
O2 to launch dedicated iPad price plans
O2 has announced that it will offer dedicated iPad price plans for all models from the end of May in the UK.
Credit and debit card spending up in March
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows spending on credit and debit cards in March was up 9.2% compared to March 2009. This continues the positive trend highlighted in February (up 7.1% year on year).
Sony Ericsson Zylo and Spiro with Walkman functionality
Sony Ericsson has announced a new duo which continues the iconic award-winning Sony Ericsson Walkman phone legacy. With more than 130 million Walkman phones sold worldwide, Sony Ericsson now adds two affordable Walkman phones to its portfolio – without compromising on features.
Customers vote against phone giants
The home phone industry is paying the price for its ever-increasing call charges and poor customer service.
Vodafone 360 Samsung M1 now available on Pay As You Go
Vodafone UK Pay as you Go customers can now get the Vodafone 360 Samsung M1 for just £80 - with the first 30 days of web browsing and £50 worth of calls and texts included, making it even better value.
Technology trends cost kids £383 a year
Children spend £383 a year on technology to maintain their lifestyle in the entertainment age, according to new research from Halifax. This includes computer games and equipment, mobile phones and music downloads.
LG expands its basket of hot new cookies
LG Electronics (LG) brings more fun and creativity to its touchscreen phones with two new devices -- LG Cookie Plus (LG GS500) and LG Cookie Fresh (LG GS290) -- boosting its popular Cookie Series.
Vodafone powers British Gas smart metering
Vodafone UK is working with British Gas to help Britons save money as well as reduce their energy use.