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Mobile roaming fees will be cut
Using a mobile phone abroad will become cheaper across the EU after the Telecoms Council today approved plans to cap roaming charges.
OFT launches interactive scams guides
The OFT is launching a series of interactive scams guides designed to help people avoid being tricked into losing money.
Dial 0870 for rip-off
Which? is calling on companies to stop using revenue-sharing phone numbers for customer service lines as they are confusing and expensive.
Ofcom reviews additional charges on customer bills
Ofcom has today launched an industry wide review of additional charges made by communications providers on customers.
Peopleschampion.com gives a ‘Fistful of Dollars more’ than the High Street
Ordering your US dollars over the internet is the easiest way to give yourself more holiday spending firepower in America this summer.
Ofcom extends broadband opportunities in rural areas
Ofcom has introduced new regulations to extend wireless broadband access across the country, including in rural areas.
Consumer confidence returns with a bang
Consumer confidence in May increased dramatically with the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index rising nine points to 99 – its highest point since November 2005.
TalkTalk spark ignites price war
As TalkTalk announces price reductions across its call packages and offers customers free international calls, Chris Frost, Communications Expert at price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, comments on today’s move from TalkTalk to beat BT on price :
TalkTalk responds to BT’s price cuts
Following BT’s price cuts on 1 June, TalkTalk today announced that it too is reducing prices.
moneysupermarket.com: Carphone Warehouse results
Commenting on Carphone Warehouse results, Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at moneysupermarket.com, said: "These latest results from Carphone Warehouse are strong and ahead of market expectations.
Star rating scheme for green energy deals
Customers and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint will be able easily to compare the environmental credentials of green energy deals under proposals by energy regulator, Ofgem. Under Ofgem’s proposals all green tariffs would be awarded a rating ranging from 1-5 stars.
Star rating scheme should get more consumers to sign up to green energy
Ofgem’s announcement that it will be looking to introduce a star rating system for all green energy plans is warmly welcomed by uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
Tiscali joins the postcode discrimation debacle
People in rural areas are effectively classed as ‘second class citizens’ in the eyes of the broadband operators, according to independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com.
Brits flush away mobiles worth £342million
If you’ve ever found yourself trying to fish your mobile out of the toilet, you’re not alone.
Best energy providers for each region revealed
With the latest price cuts coming into effect next week, Britons are being urged to check they are on the best gas and electricity tariffs for their region.