Category: Mobile phones
The Easy Guide to eSIM Installation and Activation
Are you ready to try out the latest development in telecommunications technology? The mighty eSIM is an embedded feature (that’s what the “e” stands for) in many of the most advanced devices from leading manufacturers such as Apple, Google, Huawei and Samsung. As such, to take advantage of its convenient connectivity capabilities, all you need…
Parents spend an average of £254 on child’s first phone
Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, has conducted a consumer survey to find out how UK parents choose their child’s first smartphone, looking at costs and specs. On average, parents stated that they spend £254 to purchase their child’s first smartphone. Parents aged 34 and under spent the most, paying on average £288 for the…
Mobile Phone Sales Figures: Analysing Market Performance and Consumer Demand
The mobile phone industry is worth $400 billion and is poised for explosive growth in the coming years. The growth of the mobile industry is influenced by dynamic consumer preferences and technological advancements. Analysing mobile phone sales figures provides valuable insights into market performance and consumer demand, which allow industry stakeholders to make informed decisions.…
50 years ago today the first mobile phone call was made
Fifty years ago today, the world of communications changed forever. Martin Cooper, former Motorola VP and Director of R&D, used the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X to make the world’s first commercial mobile phone call from Sixth Avenue in New York City, opening the door to the world of mobile phones as we know it today. This meant…
Study reveals 4 in 5 Brits can’t live without their mobile phones
Data reveals the top electrical items Brits can’t live without despite the rising energy costs Four in five (80%) Brits can’t live without their mobile phones Almost a third (30%) of Brits trust advice from Martin Lewis over government and energy supplier helplines The cost-of-living crisis is the current predominant discourse in the UK. The…
More than half UK residents have lost or had mobile stolen
Brits aged 25-35 are the most likely to lose a mobile phone, with 4 in 5 (78%) reporting to have lost more than one device. On the other hand, Brits over 65 are the least likely to lose a mobile phone, with 7 in 10 (68%) claiming to have never lost a handset. 56% of…
5 Tips to get a mobile phone deal with poor credit rating
Together with the experts at Uswitch we provide our top tips on how to secure a mobile phone deal with a poor credit rating. 1. Choose a cheaper deal If you’ve currently got poor credit history, this might rule you out of getting the latest and most expensive smartphones, like the iPhone 14. The newer…
eSIM Market to Be Worth Over $4 Billion Globally in 2023
A new Juniper Research study has found the value of the global eSIM market will increase from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027. The new report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today. Increasing by an impressive 249%, the market will be driven by the adoption…
How to save money on your Mobile, Broadband and Streaming costs in 2023
As the curtain comes down on 2022, many of us will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money. Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings. However, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could quickly save you hundreds of pounds…
Back to School Tech Tips
Catherine Hiley, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com shares some advice on how to keep children safe as they gain more digital independence, as well as some suggestions for the best teen and tween-friendly handsets. Millions of children will be gearing up to start a new school year in the next few days, with many making the move to…
