Technology

Wi-Fi Calling lets a phone make and receive ordinary mobile calls through a Wi-Fi connection when the indoor mobile signal is weak.  You still use the normal phone app, keep the same…

A VoLTE handoff happens when an active phone call moves from one 4G mobile mast to another without disconnecting.  This matters on trains because passengers travel through several coverage areas during a…

A 5G hotspot turns a mobile connection into a private Wi-Fi network for a laptop, tablet and other devices.  You can create one using your phone or a dedicated portable router. For…

EE is currently the strongest all-round UK mobile network for online gaming.  Independent testing published in early 2026 placed EE first for gaming experience, reliability and overall network performance. Three…

VoLTE will usually be the more efficient option on a modern smartphone with strong 4G coverage. It lets the phone make calls over the 4G network instead of dropping back to…

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…

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…

An unlocked phone should feel simple.  You buy a UK SIM.  You put it in.  Calls work.  Data works.  So Wi-Fi Calling should work too, right?  Not always.  This is where…

Receiving a text abroad feels like it should be harmless.  You are not calling anyone.  You are not sending anything.  You are not using Google Maps, TikTok, YouTube or mobile data.  Your…

Helping family back home does not always mean sending a large amount of money. Sometimes, a quick mobile recharge is what they need most.  If you live in the UK…

Nobody buys a phone just to watch the battery drop during a normal call.  You charge it in the morning.  Take a few calls.  Use WhatsApp, maps, banking, maybe some TikTok. …

Buying a new phone involves the usual checklist: camera, battery, storage. But there’s one thing most people overlook until they’ve already paid: whether the handset supports VoLTE on their UK network.  With the UK’s 3G network now…