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Virgin Media launches new high-speed mobile broadband
Virgin Media has announced the launch of its new high-speed 7.2Mb mobile broadband USB modem. Following on from the success of its 3.6Mb mobile broadband, the new super-quick offering is one of the fastest ways to get online on the move, making internet browsing, checking emails, and streaming video on the go a breeze.
Online Green Cross Code for kids
The new measures drawn up by the UK Council for Child Internet Safety are critical for a new generation hooked on the internet, comments Jason Glynn, communications expert at uSwitch.com.
Orange and Kiss 100 promote Orange Rockcorps Collective
Orange has launched a four week promotion on Bauer Media’s Kiss 100 to promote the benefits of volunteering with the Orange Rockcorps Collective.
Google launches new search features for mobile and web users
Google was founded as a search company, and continue to dedicate more time and energy to search than anything else.
Homeowners urged to protect their water systems
With over a third (35%) of Brits away for a few days or more over the Christmas and winter holiday period, AXA Home Insurance is warning that burst pipes could be a bigger threat than burglary while you're away.
Revolutionary iPhone app delivers best of London culture
As part of The Smirnoff Co.’s ongoing commitment to support original experiences, it has announced a collaboration with Time Out, to launch the Smirnoff & Time Out iPhone app on 14th December 2009*. The app features up-to-the-minute Time Out content on one-of-a-kind events and experiences in London, including the best nightlife, culture and eating out as picked by Time Out’s expert team of editors.
Samsung unveils new smartphone platform “Bada”
Samsung has unveiled its new smartphone platform, Samsung bada. Samsung showcased the bada SDK (Software Development Kit) for partners and presented the unique benefits and unprecedented opportunities that the bada platform will bring to developers, mobile operators and consumers, at a launch event in London.
Broadband dongles latest must have Christmas present
Since 2007, mobile broadband has been making inroads into the UK broadband market. Dongle sales are currently running at around a quarter of a million every month in the UK, so with Christmas just around the corner, Broadbandchoices.co.uk offers tips on how to choose the right dongle to give to loved ones this Christmas.
Barclays enhances mobile phone banking service
Barclays has updated its unique mobile phone banking site making it simpler, faster and easier for customers to do their banking whilst on the move.
Christmas comes early courtesy of British Gas
Gareth Kloet, Head of Utilities at Confused.com comments on the new Websaver tariff from British Gas: "It's good news that British Gas has finally provided a worthy price challenger to OVO with its new Websaver 5 tariff.
Consumer Focus: Energy supplier profit margins
Consumer Focus is warning that the energy market is failing to ensure a fair deal for consumers. The warning comes as the energy regulator Ofgem's own estimates show a widening profit gap.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
moneysupermarket.com: British Gas WebSaver 5
Commenting on today's UK energy market - the launch of British Gas WebSaver 5 and the plight of prepayment customers - Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "With this latest product launch from British Gas Christmas has come early for UK consumers.
Thin end of wedge as £4.30 added onto electricity bills
Energy regulator Ofgem has signed off investment in the regional electricity networks that will add £4.30 a year onto household electricity bills.
Don't Scrooge up your finances this Christmas
Last year the average consumer spent 11% more on credit cards and 25% more on store cards than they spent during the other 11 months of the year, according to research from the Finance & Leasing Association.