Mobile phones
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Why the UK phone signal is so poor
Under The Radar Having trouble connecting? A lack of investment, planning rules and even your home could be to blame
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Is BT's 'great digital switchover' a catastrophe waiting to happen?
Concern grows for elderly and vulnerable as the landline is switched off
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The household bills going up and down after April changes
The Explainer Essentials including water and broadband are costing even more but national living wage increase may ease some of the pain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Smartphones face bans in US schools
Talking Points Educators say the devices disrupt classrooms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Online Safety Bill: what will happen to WhatsApp under the proposed law?
Today's Big Question Encrypted messaging services call for ‘urgent rethink’ amid talk they could pull out of UK entirely
By The Week Staff Published
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The UK’s new mobile emergency alert system: what is it and how does it work?
feature Government will test new scheme this month with warning sound and vibration on nation’s phones
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Why Easter weekend is ‘riskiest time’ for phones and laptops
Speed Read Device repair demand is highest at start of April, with people in Norwich suffering the most faults
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Five of the best flip smartphones
The Week Recommends The most compact and versatile flip phones available, with prices ranging from £819 to £1,649
By The Week Staff Published
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Five of the best value smartphones
The Week Recommends These devices have great battery life, displays and cameras
By The Week Staff Published
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O2 down: millions of customers affected by signal problem
Speed Read Users across the country vent their frustration on social media
By The Week Staff Last updated
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New Zealand blocks Huawei 5G network equipment
Speed Read Officials say a ‘significant security risk’ was identified in the Chinese company’s technology
By The Week Staff Published
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Frankie and Benny’s offers free food to families who surrender smartphones
Speed Read No Phone Zone promotion will see parents and children urged to hand over digital devices
By The Week Staff Published
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Millions overcharged for mobile contracts: are you affected and can you claim compensation?
In Depth Citizens Advice says customers have paid almost £500m for phones they already own
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Mobile phone-detecting road signs launched on UK highways
In Depth Data recorded can help police crack down on dangerous drivers
By The Week Staff Last updated
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