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Which network has the best mobile phone coverage?

The big mobile networks cover 99% of the UK, but how can you be sure you’ll get good reception where you are? broadbandchoices explains how to check mobile coverage… More »
What’s the best mobile network for me?

Looking to switch to a new mobile network? We outline some of the extras you can get from each of the UK’s major mobile providers. More »
Best iPhone deals May 2022

Picking the best iPhone deal can be tricky. With several different iPhone models to choose from and lots of different places to buy them, where do you even start?… More »
Can I keep my mobile number? Switching networks, PAC codes & porting

It’s easy to keep your existing phone number when you change network. Here we'll walk you through the number-porting process step by step. And really take the strain out… More »
How do I upgrade my phone?

So you’re coming to the end of your phone contract, and you’re tired of dragging around an ancient brick of a mobile. It’s time for a new one. More »
What’s a mobile phone reseller?

One of the best ways to get a cheap mobile deal is to go through a reseller. But what are they? Broadbandchoices takes a look. More »
How to protect your phone against viruses and bacteria during Coronavirus

Right now, it’s more important than ever to protect your smartphone against viruses and bacteria – for your own health, as well as others. Read on to find out… More »
Best phones for older people

Need an easy-to-use, durable phone with big buttons that's suitable for older people? Looking for with a large, clear screen and an SOS alarm for emergencies too? We've picked… More »
Best SIM Only Deals May 2022

Keep your phone, get the minutes and data you need, and pay less overall. These are the three main benefits of choosing a SIM only plan. We’ve compared deals… More »
How to buy a mobile phone: The complete guide

A new mobile phone is a big purchase. It’s something you’ll use every day, and it’ll probably be yours for the next two years. So it’s important to get… More »
How to repair your iPhone (and when to call in the professionals)

All electronics are prone to wear and tear and the occasional dip in a puddle, and your iPhone is no exception. Some iPhone problems are easy to repair yourself… More »
How to recycle your old mobile phone

The average person gets a new mobile phone every 18 months - so what happens to their old one? Well, a lot of them get recycled. Not only is… More »
5 best phones for gaming

Mobile gaming has come a long way since the days of Snake. Today our phones are full-blown gaming consoles with specs good enough to handle the likes of PubG:… More »
5 best cheap mobile phones for 2022

If there’s one thing we like around here, it’s finding a good deal. And that goes for mobile phones too. The flagship phones may steal all the headlines, but… More »
Top 10 essential festival apps

Going to Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds or one of the many other festivals taking place this summer? Then download the likes of Find My Friends, Festival Ready, and Shazam before… More »
All about ‘existing customer only’ mobile deals

Most mobile deals are available to anyone, but others have an elite-looking label on them that says they’re for ‘existing customers only’. But what does that mean? And are… More »
LG G5: What's it like, and how do I get one?

On first glance, the LG G5 looks to be a full-blooded flagship smartphone, with all the bells and whistles we’ve come to expect from the top tier of handsets.… More »
Help! I’ve lost my phone

Having your mobile phone vanish can be terrifying. There goes your means of communicating, your calendar, your alarm clock, that cool driving game you downloaded the other day… the… More »
10 ways to make your smartphone more secure

Your smartphone is a hive of personal info and files, which makes it worrying that there are so many ways its security can be compromised. You’ve got malware, phishers,… More »
5 best phones for health and fitness

Mobile phones are fast becoming a surprisingly good sport accessory - and not just for ringing someone for a lift home after you’ve jogged out to the middle of… More »