mobile phones
O2 down: millions of customers affected by signal problem

O2 down: millions of customers affected by signal problem
Users across the country vent their frustration on social media
6 Dec 2018
New Zealand blocks Huawei 5G network equipment

New Zealand blocks Huawei 5G network equipment
Officials say a ‘significant security risk’ was identified in the Chinese company’s technology
29 Nov 2018
Frankie and Benny’s offers free food in exchange for mobiles

Frankie and Benny’s offers free food in exchange for mobiles
No Phone Zone promotion will see parents and children urged to hand over digital devices
28 Nov 2018
Millions overcharged for phone contracts: are you affected?

Millions overcharged for phone contracts: are you affected?
Citizens Advice says customers have paid almost £500m for phones they already own
19 Sep 2018
Mobile phone-detecting road signs launched on UK highways

Mobile phone-detecting road signs launched on UK highways
Data recorded can help police crack down on dangerous drivers
10 Jul 2018
Brexit roaming fees to cost business travellers £778/month

Brexit roaming fees to cost business travellers £778/month
Britain will need to strike special deal to avoid extra charges after UK leaves digital single market
26 Mar 2018
BT to scrap half of phone boxes after 90% drop in usage

BT to scrap half of phone boxes after 90% drop in usage
The rise in mobile phones has cut the number of calls from a peak of 92,000 to just 20,000
17 Aug 2017

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EU roaming charges scrapped from today

EU roaming charges scrapped from today
Legislation puts an end to unexpected bills for holidaymakers using their mobile phones - but will it survive Brexit?
15 Jun 2017
The five best and five worst cities for 4G coverage

The five best and five worst cities for 4G coverage
Reports say 'poor coverage' in rural areas drops UK signal average to 65 per cent
3 May 2017
5G will 'supercharge mobile web' with fibre-optic speeds 

5G will 'supercharge mobile web' with fibre-optic speeds
Scientists clock 5G speeds that would let smartphone users download 100 films in three seconds
26 Feb 2015
DOUBLE-SIDED: When one screen just won't do

DOUBLE-SIDED: When one screen just won't do
Reviewers 'wowed' by two-screen YotaPhone 2, with a battery-saving e-ink reader on the back
8 Dec 2014
Do mobile phones pose risk to children's brains?

Do mobile phones pose risk to children's brains?
Researchers aim to establish whether mobile phones affect children's mental development
20 May 2014