Published in December 2012

O2 bumps up mobile costs by 3.2%

by John Fitzsimons | Don't be fooled into thinking that signing up to a fixed contract means your costs can't go up - O2 is raising its mobile line rental by 3.2% from February.

How your mobile phone can help you manage your money

by Rebecca Rutt | Mobile phones have evolved beyond all recognition in the past 20 years, so what financial apps should you need to be using now?

Published in November 2012

Orange misled customers about 'free broadband for life'

by Donna Ferguson | Orange has gone back on a promise to offer its pay monthly customers free broadband for life. Here's how you can fight back, and the best alternative deals.

Rent an iPhone 5 with Vodafone for a year

by Rebecca Rutt | You can now rent a phone from Vodafone with 2GB data and unlimited calls and texts. But is this 'Red Hot' deal all it's cracked up to be?

Vodafone: Don't make enough mobile phone calls and you'll be cut off

by Sue Hayward | Fail to make enough calls on your mobile and your network may cut you off, pocketing any unused credit and passing your number on to a new customer.

The best SIM only mobile deals

by lovemoney staff | Save money on your mobile phone with a SIM only tariff.

O2 to hike roaming charges by up to 140%

by ReenaSewraz | The network is set to increase mobile phone roaming charges for holidaymakers travelling outside of the European Union by the end of November.

Published in October 2012

Vodafone launches rival 4G campaign

by Rebecca Rutt | In an attempt to reach out to customers considering signing up to Everything Everywhere's 4G network, Vodafone releases some details about what it'll offer with the new service.

4G from Everything Everywhere to launch next week

by Rebecca Rutt | The UK's first 4G service will be launched next week. Here's a rundown of what it costs.

NatWest suspends GetCash app

by ReenaSewraz | NatWest has temporarily moved the GetCash service offline amid claims of fraud.

Vodafone plans to hike prices by 2.4%

by ReenaSewraz | Pay monthly mobile phone customers are in for a shock from 1st November thanks to Vodafone's price changes.

Published in September 2012

Apple's Passbook app: rubbish mobile wallet for your iPhone

by ReenaSewraz | Millions of iPhone users on iOS6 now have access to a mobile wallet with Apple's Passbook app. But it's not very good.

Top alternatives to the iPhone 5

by Rebecca Rutt | So the iPhone 5 is finally here, but if you're not in the market for the new Apple phone what other options are there?

The cheapest way to get the iPhone 5

by Rebecca Rutt | After all the anticipation it's finally here so how can you get your hands on the iPhone 5 and how much will it cost?

How to make the most money from your old iPhone

by Rebecca Rutt | The iPhone 5 is finally here. But before you get your hands on one, here's how to get the most money for your old model.

Vodafone 'Red' plan offers unlimited texts and calls

by Rebecca Rutt | Vodafone claims to have launched its best ever deal, the 'Red' plan, which boasts unlimited calls and texts. But is it really any good and how does it compare to the rest of the market?

Published in August 2012

Everything Everywhere set to launch 4G mobile internet

by Rebecca Rutt | Rumours have been circulating all year about the launch of 4G and now the first licence has been granted. We're one step closer to getting super-fast mobile broadband.

TalkTalk launches Britain's cheapest smartphone deal

by Rebecca Rutt | A new mobile deal has been launched which promises to be the cheapest ever. Let's see how TalkTalk's move into mobile phones compares to the rest of the market.

The cheapest way to get a new smartphone

by Rebecca Rutt | The smartphone market is a bit of a blur to me, with deals left, right and centre and lots of different ways to pay. So what is the cheapest way to buy a new one?

O2 Pay & Go Go Go compared

by Simon Ward | O2's new pay as you go tariff rewards customers' loyalty over time, but how does it stack up against the competition?

Published in July 2012

Mobile networks using small print to raise prices on fixed tariffs

by Emma Lunn | Mobile phone networks are cashing in by using the small print in contracts to raise the costs of what should be fixed rate tariffs.

Top alternatives to the iPhone 4

by Rebecca Rutt | It's been two years since the iPhone 4 was launched so if your contract is about to come to and end, here is our pick of the best alternative deals.

Samba: new free way to surf the net on your mobile

by John Fitzsimons | With a sim card from Samba, just watch a few adverts and you can surf the net on your mobile free of charge!

What really happens when your mobile phone is stolen

by Emma Lunn | If your mobile phone is stolen, in many cases you are hit with a bill of thousands of pounds for fraudulent calls. But who are the thieves calling? And why?

Published in June 2012

Giffgaff launches improved SIM-only plan

by ReenaSewraz | The SIM-only plan offers customers the best of both pay as you go and contract deals in hybrid `goodybags'.

Published in May 2012

New cap for mobile phone roaming charges

by Emma Lunn | Holidaymakers will benefit from cheaper phone bills after the European Parliament slashed extortionate roaming charges.

Published in April 2012

O2 Wallet: send money to friends and shop using your mobile phone

by ReenaSewraz | O2 has launched O2 Wallet, a new app giving users the chance to send money to their friends and shop using their mobile phone. But is it any good?

Is your mobile phone insured overseas?

by Cliff D'Arcy | Take care when taking your phone abroad, as your insurance could leave you in the lurch!

Sim-only tariffs: how I saved £234 on my mobile bill

by Emma Lunn | As new research suggests we are wasting £5 billion a year as a result of being on the wrong tariff, Emma Lunn looks at how she managed to slash her own mobile costs

Landline vs. mobile: time to ditch the home phone?

by Robert Powell | Is it time to ditch the landline and go fully mobile for voice calling? Robert Powell finds out.

Published in March 2012

Cheapest ways to use mobile broadband abroad

by Emma Lunn | If you're heading overseas this year, make sure you don't pay a packet for using mobile broadband by nabbing a speciaist tariff or dongle.

eBay vs Mazuma, Fonebank and Bowzowi: should I recycle or sell my old mobile?

by Rosalind Kent | Got an old phone lying around? You might be able to get the most cash for it on eBay - but will you get a better deal than going through a recycling site like Mazuma or Fonebank?

Avoid this mobile phone bill shock

by Robert Powell | As Ofcom sets out plans to tackle unexpectedly high phone bills, Robert Powell looks at how you can cut your monthly mobile spend.

Published in February 2012

Protect your phone from this growing threat

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reports on the growing threat of 'phone snatching' and finds out what you can do to protect your handset...

The Full Monty from T-Mobile - phone tariff that gives you unlimited texts, calls and data

by Emma Lunn | The new Full Monty Tariff from T-Mobile offers completely unlimited calls, texts and internet usage as part of the tariff. But are there any hidden catches?

Published in January 2012

Get the best deal on iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy SII, Blackberry Bold, Nokia Lumia and HTC Explorer

by John Fitzsimons | Whatever smarthphone you're after, we've found the top tariffs.

Get the most cash from recycling your old mobile

by Emma Lunn | Prices vary significantly between them, so which sites offer you the best return when recycling your old mobile?