Tag: mobile phone
Over 100 million old phones, worth £14.1 billion, lying around UK homes
Over 100 million old mobile phone devices – worth an estimated £14.1bn - are lying unused in the nation’s homes, while the same amount have been thrown in the bin, according to new findings from mobile phone service provider giffgaff. According to the report, the average UK adult has at least two old mobile devices…
More than half of us have lost our mobile phone or had it stolen, study finds
More than half (56%) of Brits have lost or had a mobile phone stolen in their lifetime, according to new study Brits aged 25 to 34 are the most likely to lose a mobile phone, with 78% having lost at least one handset Over three-quarters (79%) of UK residents estimate that the loss of…
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.…
Simplified switching saving mobile customers time and money, claims Ofcom
More mobile customers are switching – and collectively saving millions of pounds a year – following changes that make it quicker and easier to switch provider, claims Ofcom Since the ‘text to switch’ process was introduced in 2019, people can change mobile provider by sending a free text. Customers are sent a code which they can…
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…
Tesco develops umbrella to keep your mobile cool!
Is this the most bizarre gadget ever? With summer holidays in full swing and the kids now off for 6-weeks, Tesco Mobile has created a mini attachable mobile phone umbrella - as you do. Called the Tesco Mobile Parasol it's designed to keep your mobile cool. This fun, summer accessory, couldn’t have come at a…
5 Precautions to Take If Your Phone is Lost or Stolen Abroad
Around 8.7 million phones were lost or stolen in 2021- that's over 1,000 every hour. Brean Horne, a personal finance expert at comparison site, NerdWallet, shares five precautions holidaymakers should take to protect themselves if their device gets lost or stolen abroad. 1. Change your passwords on emails and social accounts Changing the passwords to your email and…
Must-Have Gadgets for the 2022 World Cup
The hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2022 is real as hundreds of fans around the world are making plans to see the tournament up close for an exciting experience while others have decided to witness the most anticipated sports event of the year from the comfort of their homes. Aside from eager fans, punters…
Mobile users warned about £2 a day roaming fees from January
With two networks reintroducing roaming charges in January, mobile users are being advised to check what fees they could face before travelling abroad by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. EE roaming charges will apply from 1st January, Vodafone’s from 6th January, while Three’s fees will return on 23rd May. Fees are commonly £2 a day…
