Mobile

Guides to everything mobile. Not sure yours is right for you? Looking to switch providers or handsets? Read our expert guides here.

Unlocking your mobile: A complete guide

Most phones bought from mobile networks are ‘locked’ to that network - meaning it’s the only one they’ll accept SIM cards from. However, it’s totally possible to unlock your phone and free it from its unfair prison. Here’s how.

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How to repair your iPhone (and when to call the pros)

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 - but other times, it’s a complex hardware issue that only a professional can solve. Here’s how to get yours fixed.

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Best iPhone deals today

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? Well, broadbandchoices is here to help. Here’s our guide to getting yourself a new iPhone deal this month.

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The 12 best SIM only deals for September 2017

Keep your phone, get the minutes and data you need, and pay less overall. These are three main benefits of choosing a SIM only plan. We’ve compared deals across the best UK networks and rounded up the top plans.

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Unlimited 4G and 3G mobile data plans

If you like to stream music, listen to podcasts, and watch lots of video while on the go, you’re probably using up a lot of mobile data - and it can get expensive if you keep going over your monthly allowance.

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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.

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'Free' phones with no upfront cost

What do you do when you want one of the best smartphones money can buy, but you don’t actually have the money to buy it? You get it on a plan with no upfront costs, of course.

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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 Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft.

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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 you go.

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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 they any good?

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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. A closer look, however, reveals something that’s considerably quirkier.

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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.

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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, hackers, thieves, and nosy people peering over your shoulder to look out for.

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iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus - should I get one?

The last generation of Apple iPhones sport big screens, pressure-sensitive touchscreens, and a host of improvements from the old iPhone 6. But is it still worth getting? We say yes.

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13 essential apps for your smartphone

Got a smartphone with a load of storage space, and no idea what apps to fill it up with? Whether it's an iPhone, Android, or a Windows Phone, we've got a few ideas. Thirteen of them, in fact.

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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 nowhere.

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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 whole lot.

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Can I keep my mobile number? Switching mobile networks

So, you’ve seen a great new mobile deal, but you want to keep your current phone number when you make the switch. The good news is that you can definitely keep it - and doing so is pretty easy and hassle free. Here are our simple steps for keeping your number when you change your mobile deal.

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5 best cheap mobile phones for 2017

If there’s one thing we like around here, it’s finding a good deal. And that goes for mobile phones too.

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Mobile 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 and what you should watch out for before you switch...

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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 it good for the environment, recycling your mobile phone can get you a nice cash sum. Here’s everything you need to know.

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iPhone 7: Everything you need to know

It’s here! At its big ol’ event on 7 September, Apple announced the launch of two new mobile telephone devices named iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Read on and we’ll tell you everything you need to know, including price, features, and how to buy 'em.

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Mobile network

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.

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How to buy a 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 the right one.

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5 best phones for older people

Mobile phones aren’t just for busy professionals and teenagers - they’re valuable gadgets for folks of all ages, including older people.

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Review: LG G3

LG wants its new G3 to blow the HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy S5 out of the water. Has it succeeded? Read our review to find out…

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Samsung Galaxy K Zoom reviewed

What exactly is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom? A phone? A camera? A phamera? Truth be told, we’re not 100% sure how to classify it, but we can tell you if it’s any good or not.

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