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What is Android?

iPhones have iOS, Windows Phones have Windows 10 Mobile - and most of the other smartphones out there are rocking Android. So what exactly is it? broadbandchoices is here to answer all your questions.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones

iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X - What are the new iPhones like?

Apple's announced three brand new iPhones: the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Here's a quick lowdown on the three, and how you can snap one up.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

How much data do I need on a mobile contract?

Picking the right allowance on a new mobile deal can feel daunting - after all, you’re probably going to be stuck with it for a couple of years.

Topics Mobile phones 4G Deals

Best contract phone deals this August

With more than a million different contract deals to choose from, picking the right phone deal is tricky. You’ve got to consider how many minutes, texts and data you need, how much you want to spend, which network to go with and how to keep your existing number.

Topics Mobile phones Deals Smartphones 4G

Mobile plans for kids - what should I choose?

Picking out a mobile plan for yourself is difficult enough… let alone choosing one for a child or a teenager. What do kids these days want from a phone? What’s the best tariff to go for? Read on and we’ll take you through your options.

Topics Mobile phones Deals

Switching between iOS and Android - the full guide

With fab handsets like the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S7 on the market, it’s no shocker that tons of us are changing from iOS to Android or from Android to iOS. Worried about making the switch? Don’t be - take a look at our guide to switching between the two platforms in the most stress-free way possible.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones

Handset-only deals - everything you need to know

You’ve heard of SIM-only deals, but now it’s time to meet their sibling: handset-only deals. While a SIM plan covers your connectivity, calls, texts, and mobile data, a handset-only deal is what gets you your mobile phone itself. Let’s take a look.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

Mobile price rise: Can I cancel my contract?

When you take out a mobile plan, you promise to pay a certain price each month. But sometimes that price goes up mid-contract. What the heck?

Topics Mobile phones Providers

How to stop nuisance calls to mobile

Unsolicited calls on your mobile can - to be frank - be a pain in the buttocks. In this guide, we’ll look at what steps you can take to make these calls just go away.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones

The best 4G smartphone deals today

4G is the best mobile internet you can get - it’s often as fast as home broadband - and it’s essential in a smartphone if you use the internet on the go.

Topics Mobile phones 4G Smartphones Deals

Pay-as-you-go mobile: Is it any good?

Not a fan of long-term phone contracts? There’s another option - a pay-as-you-go plan, which means less commitment and no paying for text allowances that you’ll never use.

Topics Mobile phones Deals

What is an MVNO?

Make very nauseous owls? Maybe videos need observation? Malicious vampires not okay? Hmm, no, that doesn’t sound right. So what exactly does MVNO mean? And are they any good?

Topics Mobile phones Providers Deals

iPhone SE: What is it, and how do I get it?

Springtime can only mean one thing - a new #AppleEvent with loads of new stuff announced. March 2016 brought us an iPad Pro, an updated iOS… and the iPhone SE.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

iPhone deals with no upfront cost

iPhones are excellent handsets, but they aren’t half expensive. Luckily, tons of mobile networks offer contract deals on these fab phones - sometimes with absolutely nothing to pay upfront.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

Refurbished phones: Everything you need to know

We’re all familiar with refurbished living rooms and refurbished shops, but did you know you can refurbish a mobile phone too?

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Hardware

Mobile financing - a different way to get a contract

If you’ve got a mobile phone, chances are you got it on a contract: you pay a network every month for two years, and in return you get a phone and a bunch of minutes and texts to use.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

Samsung Galaxy S8 - What's it like?

Samsung had a lot to live up to with the Galaxy S8. The S7 was just about the perfect phone, and the Note 7 was an unmitigated disaster - but the company has proven itself once again with its two new flagships.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

LG G6 - release date, price, specs and features

Get ready to break out the 2010-era bangers, because LG is releasing a new phone and it’s called the G6. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones Deals

Best mobile phones for kids and teenagers

You remember their first words as if it happened yesterday - and now they’re already badgering you for a mobile phone. But which handset is best for your son or daughter?

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Family mobile plans - what can I get?

Organising family life can be hectic, but one way you can make things a little easier is by taking out a family mobile plan - a special kind of shared plan that links all your family’s phones up into a single ecosystem.

Topics Mobile phones Deals Providers

iPhone 7s - What will the next iPhone be like?

It may not be long since the iPhone 7 came out, but we’re already thinking about what Apple’s next mobile might have in store for us. And the rumour mill is churning out some rather interesting whispers…

Topics Mobile phones Smartphones

Data only SIM card deals

Bah - who needs phone calls? Sometimes all you want out of a SIM is more of that sweet, sweet data. In this guide, we’ll look at what you can get from some of the UK’s top mobile networks.

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Mobile repairs Manchester

We know how much you rely on your phone. So when it breaks, you want to get it sorted as soon as possible. And that’s pretty easy with repair shops springing up all over the place. Before you hand over your cash, though, it’s worth making sure you’re choosing the right one. Price is important, but you also need to know things like whether you’ll get a warranty and whether the shop will be open when you’ve finished work.

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Mobile repairs Liverpool

We know you can’t manage without your phone for long. So when the unthinkable happens and it breaks, you’re probably looking for the quickest repair possible. But it’s worth taking a bit of time to check out what you’re going to get. There’s no shortage of repair shops, but they vary enormously in terms of the price and warranty they offer

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Mobile repairs Leeds

What’s the most important thing when your precious phone is broken and you’re looking for a quick fix? Does it all come down to price or is warranty important to you too? We know how much you rely on your mobile, but it’s worth taking the time to check out your options when it comes to getting it repaired.

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Mobile repairs Sheffield

If your phone’s bruised or broken, chances are you’re keen to get it fixed as quickly as you can. Luckily, there are plenty of repair shops around who’ll happily take it off your hands and fix it in a flash. But don’t rush into anything; some repair shops don’t offer a warranty and prices can vary massively.

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Mobile repairs Glasgow

Broken phone? There are loads of options for getting it fixed, fast. But don’t be fooled into thinking you’ll get the same deal at any of your local repair shops. Prices can vary quite a bit, and some repairs don’t come with a warranty. It’s worth taking a bit of time to find the right fix for you and your precious mobile.

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