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Virgin Mobile boost 4G speeds

Virgin Mobile are doing some great offers right now, especially if you are in need of a SIM-only contract. The company run their network off EE signal, which gives them access to a huge 4G footprint already built, and still improving all the time. Until now customers have been able …

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Xiaomi coming to Three UK on 9th November

It felt like a while ago we heard the news of Xiaomi teaming up with Hutchison Whampoa group, who are the company behind Three UK. Xiaomi are a massive smartphone manufacturer in China, with many of their high-end devices getting imported via various online retailers. They’re about to bring the …

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Three launch PhonesAreGood campaign

Three have done it yet again with a fantastic new advertising campaign talking about why phones have actually improved our lives. The video shows how mobile devices could have helped moments in history by sharing or using modern features that we nowall take for granted. The video takes a hilarious …

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Three UK quickly rolling out 4G+

If you are a customer on Three here in the UK, you may have recently spotted a new signal logo in your status bar showing 4G+ Many people have tweeted the network asking what this means, and it’s good news. Anybody else getting @ThreeUK #4G+ ?? My speed in Hook, …

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Three remove tethering restrictions?

Whilst it is still waiting to be 100 percent confirmed, it looks like Three UK have removed the tethering allowance restrictions on their price plans. The network has allowed customers on 30GB and lower plans to tether up to their allowance, but for anyone in 100GB or AYCE, you were …

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EE comment on Android 10 year anniversary

Phones are getting smarter and smarter in every update, so would you believe that it was a whole 10 YEARS ago we got hands on the first ever Android device, the T-Mobile G1. With ‘App Store’ still being a new at the time, the option of having a Google made …

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EE iPhone Xs now available to preorder

EE Pricing The new iPhone XS and XS Max are available on a wide range of 4GEE Essential and 4GEE Max plans. Please see below for example offers with the full price plan range available at ee.co.uk/newiphone iPhone XS iPhone XS is available from EE from £68 per month, plus …

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Huawei promote Twilight importance

Huawei really stood out in design when it came to to their P20 Pro flagship phone, and the Twilight colour really impressed people from all around the world. In fact it was also the most popular colour sold out of all P20 Pro devices, and having seen myself, it certainly …

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EE boost 4G spectrum to allow 5CA

EE have just announced they are refarming some of their 3G spectrum to 4G, which will allow them to even further take the lead on network performance. The company are using some of their 2100 spectrum which was 3G only to boost capacity in their 4G network and give even …

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Three scrap Essential plans

On Friday last week, Three UK changed the offer on both their 30GB and 100GB SIM Only plans to be even better value. You may have seen the news posted right here, and a 100GB SIM with unlimited calls and texts will now cost you just £20 a month! Plus …

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Samsung Galaxy Watch now available from EE

EE have today announced availability of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch that was announced alongside the Note 9 in New York. From today customers can order the Bluetooth version in both 42mm and 46mm sizes with the option of paying monthly. The smaller version at 42mm is available in Midnight …

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Nokia 5.1 now available

HMD have been very busy producing a wide range of devices since taking over the Nokia brand, and the Nokia 5.1 is the latest the company have to offer. Costing £189.99 Sim Free, the Nokia 5.1 is a great device for the money and brings with it a decent set …

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Three drop 100GB SIM price

The Sim only market is big business in the UK, with phones getting more and more costly every year, many of us are holding on to them longer and picking a Sim only plan. Three are well known in the industry for offering amazing data services on their plans, they …

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite available today

Huawei have today launched their latest device and the first in the new Mate range due before the end of the year. The Mate 20 Lite features an impressive set of specs for the £379 price tag that will interest many. With a large 6.3 inch 1080p resolution fullview display, …

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Google Home Max lands in the UK

Google have taken a HUGE chunk of the smart market with their Google Home products, the Mini was one of the most popular due to the size, however many people wanted a larger device with better audio. This is why the company announced the Google Home Max which is a …

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EE launch Upgrade Anytime plans

The big news today comes from the largest 4G network in the UK, EE. And it is quite a big announcement for anyone who loves getting the latest device as soon as possible. Before now, certain phones were available on Annual Upgrade options which means after 12 months is up, …

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O2 announce Custom Plans

The big news just now comes from UK network O2 who are making a big update to their Refresh contract offering. In case you did not know, O2 Refresh was the idea that split your contract into two payments, an airtime part which is for your allowances, and a device …

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Camera Samples

When it comes to photography, I have a real passion for the mobile kind, that is using the modern mobile phones we have in our pockets to capture the moment right there and then. I have not owned a standalone camera for about 5 years now, instead just relying on …

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OnePlus 6 – stay fast!

With the excitement on new phones due out before Christmas such as the new Pixel range, the new iPhone’s and the just released Galaxy Note 9, these often come with a hefty price tag and people often overlook the current range of flagships that can give better value for your …

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EE announce delivery and setup service

EE have today announced a new delivery service available on certain flagship devices. Super fast delivery will enable customers to get their new device the same day, with a timeslot and location best suited to you. Staying in all day for a delivery can be not only frustrating, but could …

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EE improve BT Sport offering

One of the benefits of the BT/EE tie-up was being able to offer joint services to customers at a lower cost. BT Sport is a service many customers will want to use this year with the Premier League kicking off, and until now you were limited to just watching on …

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Three UK report H1 2018 results

Three have announced their H1 2018 results and there is some key information to be taken out from them, even if you do not want to read all of the press release below. The customer base has increased to 10.1m customers thanks to some great offers and partnerships. They have …

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Three UK Net Neutrality update

Net Neutrality has been a big topic of discussion when it comes to data, and how it can be used one way or another by customers. Here in the UK, Three and Vodafone were spoken to by regulator Ofcom on certain restrictions when it came to roaming, or how data …

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Huawei P20 Review

Huawei are no longer a company who are sitting on the sidelines letting everyone else steal the show. Since the P9 their devices have really been impressive and put them on the map. Now everyone is sitting up and watching as the company are producing some of the best hardware …

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