David Kent

Telecom services include mobile calls, internet access, messaging, broadband and international calling. For someone who has just moved to the UK, these services are not merely useful. They can become…

Both iPhone and Android include built-in settings designed to stop apps quietly chewing through your mobile allowance.  Apple calls its feature Low Data Mode. Android calls it Data Saver.  The basic idea is…

Credit cards generally offer stronger protection for expensive or unfamiliar purchases. Direct carrier billing is convenient for small digital payments because you do not need to enter or share card details.  With…

Dual SIM smartphones allow two mobile lines to run on one device. A traveller might keep their regular UK number active while using a local SIM or travel eSIM for cheaper mobile data abroad. …

Non-Standalone 5G uses 5G radio equipment while still relying partly on the older 4G network behind the scenes.  Standalone 5G goes further. It uses a dedicated 5G core, so the entire connection…

The best UK SIM-only deal for global roaming depends on where you actually travel.  EE Full Works is a strong premium option for wider roaming, while selected Vodafone Global Roam plans cover up to…

5G home broadband can replace a traditional fixed broadband connection, but it does not replace the router.  Instead of receiving the internet through a cable running into your home, a…

Mobile network perks are the discounts, rewards and included services offered on top of your calls, texts and data.  For straightforward, predictable savings, Tesco Mobile is arguably the strongest choice. Its…

The better option usually comes down to one thing: how long you are going away.  For a weekend in Paris or four days in Barcelona, UK roaming is normally easier. Your usual number…

Roaming data speed is the performance you get when your UK SIM connects to a mobile network abroad.  Your provider does not own every mast in France, Spain or Italy.…

The symbols 3G, 4G and 5G show which generation of mobile network your phone is using.  They do not tell you whether the connection is actually any good.  A phone displaying 5G can still crawl along,…

A network reset is usually the best place to start when your phone has signal, mobile data, calling, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth problems.  It clears connection settings without deleting your photos, apps or…