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Orange iPhone tariffs

Following today's announcement by Orange that the iPhone will be available from 10th November, James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "O2 have had free reign over the iPhone in the UK until now and although Orange has announced comparable tariffs to O2, competition has not been ignited as prospective iPhone customers may have hoped.

VIP available to more mobile device users

In response to a growing demand for advanced security solutions among mobile device users, VeriSign, Inc., the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure for the networked world, is putting its acclaimed VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) strong authentication into the hands of millions more users.

Vodafone to sell iPhone in UK and Ireland

Vodafone and Apple today confirmed that they have reached agreement to bring iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to the UK and Ireland in early 2010.

New Samsung Omnia Series

New research from Sainsbury's Loans reveals that there are currently just four lenders, of which it is one, offering an APR of less than 8% on unsecured loans on loan amounts between £5,000 and £15,000.

LG Android mobile device

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, has announced its first Android mobile device the LG-GW620, broadening its global offering and commitment to the smartphone market.

Orange and T-Mobile announce merger talks

Commenting on the news that T-Mobile has said it wants to merge with Orange, James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "This merger would mean a huge change for the UK mobile industry. Orange and T-Mobile combined will become the largest mobile provider with over 28 million customers and a 37 per cent market share, 10 per cent more than the current leading provider O2.

Mobile network operators vital to progress on Digital Britain

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has emphasised the important role of mobile phone network operators in delivering jobs and growth in the digital economy.

Government initiative to fight mobile phone crime

Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-pay cards, has been agreed by the Government, mobile phone and card payments industries, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.

Barclaycard welcomes guidelines on contactless mobile payments

Barclaycard, a leader in contactless and mobile payments in the UK, has welcomed the Home Office guidelines on Contactless Mobile Phone Payments released today, 28 August.

World’s first Welsh language mobile phone launched

Orange, in partnership with Samsung, will make mobile phone history with the introduction of the world’s first Welsh language handset. The S5600 will be available exclusively on Orange from 1st September 2009.

Orange updates small and medium business plans

Orange has announced an update to its small and medium business customer plans to provide even better value for money and greater flexibility. Added benefits, incuding extra cost savings and unlimited calls to nominated numbers will be available on Orange Business Sense, Business Solo and Business SIM only tariffs.

Barclaycard launch Waterslide iPhone game

Barclaycard has launched a free iPhone game to coincide with the next airing of its acclaimed Waterslide advertising campaign. The game, called Waterslide Extreme, is a first for the financial services industry and reinforces Barclaycard's commitment to embracing new ways of connecting with current and potential customers.

Truphone adds new Nokia devices to portfolio

Truphone has added 11 additional Nokia handsets to the list of devices compatible with Truphone and whose owners can now ring up big savings by taking advantage of Truphone's broad range of calling plans and services.

Mobile uploads to YouTube increase exponentially

New research from Sainsbury's Loans reveals that there are currently just four lenders, of which it is one, offering an APR of less than 8% on unsecured loans on loan amounts between £5,000 and £15,000.

Tesco Mobile launches credit crunch contract deal

Tesco Mobile has launched a credit crunch buster of a tariff, responding to the many people concerned about their financial outgoings in the current economic climate.

Pay As You Go pays off

The landscape of the mobile phone market is set to alter dramatically in coming months as 6.5 million users consider switching from a mobile phone contract to a Pay As You Go (PAYG) option because of the economic climate.

Britain losing over £10bn on wasted texts and minutes

The mobile industry is raking in £10bn every year from people only using two-thirds of their tariff, according to the third annual Mobile Money Report from moneysupermarket.com.

Virgin Mobile joins the sub-£10 tariff club

Virgin Mobile has joined the 'sub-£10 mobile tariff club' offering customers' a tariff for £8.50 per month, giving low users greater choice for a deal that suits their needs.

BT first in UK to make mobile calls to 0800 free

BT became the first UK mobile company to make calls to 0800 numbers free for its BT Mobile customers. The landmark decision won immediate support from consumer groups that believe companies should stop charging for calls to freephone 0800 numbers. Consumer Focus and BT today called on the big mobile operators to follow their lead and give customers back the £50m a year they are charged for calling 0800 numbers from mobiles.

LV= employees break Guinness World Record

Employees of insurance and investment group LV= have broken a Guinness World Record by collecting 952 used mobile phones in just one week and donating them to charity.

T-Mobile launches new Flext package

Commenting on T-Mobile's new Flext tariff James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "T-Mobile is now packing its Flext offering with even greater punch. This new move, which offers inclusive international calls, web'n'walk access and bundled minutes for 08 numbers makes the Flext option great value for money.

T-Mobile brings new benefits to Flext

T-Mobile has announced that Flext, the UK’s original flexible tariff, has been enhanced to provide a comprehensive package of minutes, texts, MMS, calls and texts to selected international numbers, voicemail calls to selected 08 numbers, and unlimited internet access. The additions are designed to offer customers even more value every month, while giving them a plan that adapts to the way they really use their phone.

Mobile phone recycler calls for industry standards

Regenersis, Europe’s largest mobile phone recycling and reuse provider, is demanding new standards be set for mobile phone recycling across Europe which include the removal of all data from handsets received, a ban on the export of non-working handsets which could end up as waste, and a zero landfill policy.

The year of the i-phone as Nokia loses its throne

The number of Nokia handsets being recycled is set to increase by 15per cent this year according to mobile phone recycling website money4urmobile.com

Recycle your old phone and ring in the pounds

Six months on from moneysupermarket.com's first annual ‘National Recycle Your Phone Week', savvy moneysupermarket.com users have recycled almost 20,000 old mobile handsets, making an average of £43 per person.

Help is here for the mobile addict

Whilst we’re all familiar with the age old problem of forgetting our keys or wallet, new research out today from Post Office Telecoms shows that the mobile phone is now firmly established as a 21st century morning must-have tool.

Get even more Money 4 UR Mobile as website relaunches

A leading mobile recycling website money4urmobile.com has relaunched to make trading in old mobiles for cash much easier.

Ofcom to address mobile network selling practices

Mobile networks fail to offer consistent advice to new customers leaving people confused and often on the wrong deal, according to research from the leading price comparison website moneysupermarket.com.

Mobile phones in, coffee and shoes out

Millions of people across the country are trying to cut costs, but they are also looking for cheaper, more effective ways of paying for day-to-day expenditure - such as by choosing Pay-As-You-Go mobile phones and instant coffee, according to a new report out today from Post Office Telecoms.