The UK 3G network switch-off: What you need to know

Find out when & why 3G (and 2G) networks are being phased out, what devices may be affected & how you can ensure you’re not impacted…  In 2021, the government made an agreement with mobile network operators Vodafone, EE, O2 & Three that 3G & 2G mobile services will be phased out by 2033. However,… Continue reading The UK 3G network switch-off: What you need to know

The UK is hoarding 15 million old phones

A study of 2,000 adults showed households across the UK are storing electronic items because they have not had a chance to sort them out…   British households are hoarding nearly 15 million unused phones, according to research by Virgin Media O2.   The research showed that 39 per cent of those surveyed have unused… Continue reading The UK is hoarding 15 million old phones

How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

The mobile industry is changing. Five years ago, it was all about ‘new’. The latest model release was marked with midnight queues outside stores and owning the top model as soon as possible was the ultimate goal. Therefore, in 2022 attitudes have shifted, says Matt Kennedy, Chief Commerce Officer at giffgaff…   New is not… Continue reading How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Only 41% of smaller enterprises offer Salary Sacrifice. It is a simple way to trim tax while helping employees keep more of what they earn…     What is salary sacrifice?   Salary sacrifice is a government-backed scheme to help employers and their workers save on tax by paying into a workplace pension. An employee… Continue reading Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

The cost of living crisis has meant many households have had to cut down on other essentials to pay for telecom services…   Six million households are struggling to afford telecom services such as broadband, landline and mobile phone packages according to an analysis from Which?   Its analysis of Ofcom survey data found around… Continue reading Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026   The “Refurbished Smartphone Market by Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa) – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026″ report has been added to Technavio’s offering. The potential growth difference… Continue reading Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!