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Confidence continues to edge upwards in August
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index recorded a two point increase in August to 63. All the indices rose during the month with the Expectations Index seeing the biggest increase of three points to 94; continuing the general upward trend which began at the start of the year.
Orange and T-Mobile announce merger talks
Commenting on the news that T-Mobile has said it wants to merge with Orange, James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "This merger would mean a huge change for the UK mobile industry.
Over 50s still spending
Rather than being a drain on society, the over 50s make a significant positive net contribution to the UK economy, according to new research.
Brits satisfied with UK broadband but demand faster speeds
The results from 527 respondents to ISPreview.co.uk's latest survey reveal that 41.3% of Brits claim an "Average" level of satisfaction with their broadband ISP and 35.4% were "Very" satisfied, while only 23.1% expressed a deep dissatisfaction with their current provider.
Samsung Galaxy i7500 on sale with O2
Samsung Mobile UK has announced that its Galaxy handset (i7500) is now available on the O2 network in the UK through O2 stores, o2.co.uk and O2’s telesales team.
Help lines turn Brits on and off
17 million Brits have called a customer helpline to fix a technical problem with their internet in the past 12 months and the most popular solution offered is ‘to turn the power on and off' according to a new poll by the leading price comparison website moneysupermarket.com.
Broadband customers do not know limits
Despite widespread criticism of the policy of imposing limits on ‘unlimited' broadband packages, consumers are still being caught out.
Mobile network operators vital to progress on Digital Britain
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has emphasised the important role of mobile phone network operators in delivering jobs and growth in the digital economy.
Virgin Media cuts price of 50MB broadband
Commenting on the news that Virgin Media UK has cut the monthly price of its 50MB broadband package, James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "This deal from Virgin offers great value for money on a package with unrivalled speed.
More students working to fund university
New research from Halifax reveals that almost three-quarters (73%) of university students work to help fund their studies - up from (66%) in 2008.
Connected Britain offers £31.7 billion savings to UK business
UK business could save up to £31.7 billion by helping workers fulfill their ideal work/life balance, according to a report by Orange into the impact of universal connectivity on the future of living and working in the UK.
Orange brings Watchphone exclusively to UK
Orange have announced that the LG Touchscreen Watchphone (LG-GD910) will first go on sale in the UK in its Bond Street Station shop on Thursday, 27th August. Available for a limited time only, consumers will be able to purchase the must have gadget of the year at the exclusive price point of £500.
Vodafone delivers 14.4 Mbps Mobile Broadband network
Vodafone UK announces that it is delivering an enhanced Mobile Broadband network in areas of highest demand across the UK, utilising 14.4 Mbps capability to give more customers greater reliability and improved speeds on their mobile broadband devices.
BT hits halfway to one million Wi-Fi hotspots
BT is halfway towards its goal this year of building a million-strong Wi-Fi hotspot network, the company announced today. High speed public wireless broadband is now available at 500,000 homes, businesses and city centres in the UK and Ireland.
BT presses the accelerator for broadband speed
BT offers millions of customers the chance to boost their broadband speed for free with the launch of faster headline speeds of up to 20Mb/s and the BT Broadband Accelerator.