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Ofcom 5G spectrum auction looms, but what does it all mean?

What is 5G and When Will my City Get It?

On: Tuesday, 15 May, 2018

You’re likely to have heard “5G” being discussed in the media as of late, as the next generation of mobile network creeps onto the horizon. But what exactly is 5G? And, perhaps more importantly, when will your city get it? What is 5...

How to jailbreak an iPhone

By: Neil Cumins

On: Thursday, 10 May, 2018

Using the iOS mobile operating system on an iPhone is simplicity itself. More intuitive than the rival Android platform, iOS provides a safe and secure environment where you can download officially-sanctioned apps and make changes to your d...

What Happens to EU Roaming After Brexit?

By: Andy Mills

On: Thursday, 10 May, 2018

When roaming charges were scrapped within the EU in June 2017, it was a fine moment for mobile users with a fondness for travel. Travellers saved an estimated £350 million per year as a result of the charges being abolished, but for UK use...

SIM deals for iPads and Tablets

By: TG Bamford

On: Thursday, 10 May, 2018

We tend to use our iPads and tablets through our home WiFi or connecting to free WiFi when out and about. But this might not always be enough, so maybe you should think about getting a data SIM. The major difference with a data SIM and othe...

Does it matter which version of Android my phone uses?

By: Neil Cumins

On: Wednesday, 9 May, 2018

In the ten years since it was launched, Android has become the world’s most used operating system. Since Android version 1.0 debuted on the HTC Dream in September 2008, smartphones have evolved immensely. This Linux-based OS has also gone...

How to get out of a 30-day SIM Only contract

How do I transfer my mobile number to a different network?

By: Neil Cumins

On: Friday, 4 May, 2018

Although they regularly roll out the red carpet for new customers, mobile phone networks are often less appreciative of their existing clients. Threatening to switch networks might persuade your current provider to offer incentives for you ...

Which Apps Us the Most Data on iPhone?

By: Andy Mills

On: Monday, 30 April, 2018

Phone packages with high data limits are becoming more frequent, but thanks to advances in technology, apps on smartphones are also often using considerable amounts of data, so many users find that they have reached, and in some cases surpa...

Five things you can do with a rooted Android phone

By: Neil Cumins

On: Friday, 20 April, 2018

When you buy an Android device, it offers fairly limited scope for customisation. Other than changing ringtones and backgrounds, you’re largely constrained by the presence of the Android operating system. This hermetically-sealed OS gover...

Which networks offer 4G calling?

By: Suzi Marsh

On: Thursday, 12 April, 2018

When 4G first emerged onto the mobile market, its primary function was to deliver increased data speeds. And ever since 2012, customers across the UK have been checking Facebook, watching videos and updating their Instagram feeds far quicke...

Which Android Apps Use the Most Data?

By: Andy Mills

On: Thursday, 12 April, 2018

For most smartphone users, staying within your data limit each month is one of the biggest challenges, are we all know how quickly data can disappear. With technological advantages allow for users to spend multiple GB of data, apps have bee...