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5 best mobile phones for kids and teens

You remember their first words as if it happened yesterday - and now they’re badgering you for a mobile phone. But which handsets are suitable for kids and teens?

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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 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.

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Best contract phone deals this September

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.

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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.

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Mobile tethering - The complete guide

Need to get online when you’re on the go, but your phone screen is just far too small? Time to get tethering. Here’s how you can turn your smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and get any gadget connected to the internet.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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6 smartphones with the best internal storage

If you’ve got a mobile, it’s probably packed with apps, photos, videos, ebooks, chat logs, and the like - and that means you need a lot of memory.

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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?

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Should I get a 30-day SIM-only plan?

Want the good value and generous allowances of a contract phone plan, but with all the flexibility of pay-as-you-go? Sounds like you might be in the market for a 30-day SIM-only deal…

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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.

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

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

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iPhone 6s 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.

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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?

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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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Mobile data roaming

We’ve all heard those scary stories about people who’ve managed to rack up a phone bill of thousands of pounds on holiday. It can be expensive enough to make calls and send texts when you’re abroad, but when you add data into the mix, the sky’s the limit.

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What is Android?

Are you thinking about getting an Android smartphone or tablet? Read on to find out everything you need to know about Google’s popular mobile operating system, including what phones use it, what apps you can get on it and advantages and disadvantages.

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What phone screen size are you? Take our quiz!

Does size matter when it comes to smartphones? Handsets are getting bigger, but is a behemoth of a mobile the best thing for you? Take our quiz to find out whether you should go big or go home - or, y’know, get a smaller phone…

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