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UK mobile networks are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics to keep customers locked in, from Byzantine termination fees to deliberately confusing upgrade paths. We investigate the roadblocks and reveal how savvy consumers can still break free.
Whilst city dwellers enjoy blazing 5G speeds, thousands of UK communities remain stuck in the digital slow lane. We investigate which areas are being left behind and why the government's connectivity promises aren't reaching everyone.
With handset contracts often costing twice as much as SIM-only alternatives, we crunch the numbers on EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three's latest offerings. Our analysis reveals which approach actually saves money for different types of UK mobile users.
Millions of UK smartphone users are unwittingly carrying digital security risks in their pockets. With major manufacturers cutting support for older devices, we investigate what happens when your phone stops receiving critical security patches and why the NCSC is increasingly concerned.
Ever wondered why your supposedly unlimited data plan feels anything but? We've investigated how Britain's biggest mobile operators are quietly managing your connection speeds – and discovered some eye-opening practices that might explain your buffering woes.
Who says great smartphones need to cost a fortune? We've rounded up the absolute best budget handsets you can buy in Britain right now, all under £250 and packed with features that'll make you question why anyone spends flagship money.