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The first 5G networks were activated in Britain more than one year ago, and the country’s top four networks (Vodafone, O2, Three, EE) already offer it. However, it’s not available everywhere in the UK — yet. Phone-users in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Birkenhead, Cardiff, Liverpool, and more than 70 other cities or towns can all access 5G at the time of writing. How is 5G better than 4G? It has the potential to be much faster. While 4G tends to offer speeds of approximately 20Mbps (Megabytes per second), 5G is designed to boost this to a jaw-dropping 10Gbps. Realistically, that won’t always be the case, so we should all expect slightly slower speeds than the maximum available. Still, 5G is poised to transform phone-users data-based browsing and connectivity. If you’re in an area equipped for 5G, you’re sure to notice the difference within moments. Just think how much faster you’ll be able to download songs, reply to friends on Facebook, read attachments, and bro...

If your credit score is between 580 and 669, you have fair credit, which is just one step above poor credit. But having fair credit doesn’t mean you’re ineligible for great credit cards. We’ve rounded up the top credit cards you still have a chance to be approved for, even with fair or average credit, in a variety of categories. These cards can help you build credit as long as you use them wisely. In this guide, we’ll show you our list of the best credit cards for fair credit scores and as how to use them to work toward a good credit score. Learn how to get  mobile phones on contract bad credit . Check If You’re Prequalified Before applying for any credit card, it’s helpful to check if you’re prequalified from a variety of institutions. The soft credit check the institutions perform does not harm your credit score and allows you to compare credit options. You can read our guide to getting  prequalified for a credit card here . Build Credit with Secured Cards A great ...

But fear not! The  Mega Mobile Deals  team has created the following contract phone guide to help you find the best network for a phone contract. O2 O2 is one of the longest-standing mobile networks in the UK, and known for its high standard of customer rewards (thanks to Priority Moments). The vast majority of users have access to 4G too. Three Three boasts an impressive international roaming program (Go Roam) which enables users to roam in 49 locations across Europe at no extra cost. International roaming is available in 89 countries for £5 a day via Go Roam Around the World. Handy for regular travelers. EE EE is classed as the fastest 4G network in the UK, bringing it to more locations than any other (even O2). 4G+ is accessible to customers on EE Max schemes, restricted to London and other big cities. 5G is also available for users with compatible devices. Vodafone This is considered the best for voice calls across Birmingham, London, Bristol, and other m...

Maybe you walk into a shop on the high street and ask an assistant to help you find the ideal model based on your daily usage. Perhaps you take a more laid-back approach and pick the cheapest phone you can find online. Your process might be a combination of both, or something  completely  different. But if you’re  not  comparing phones online before you buy one, you could be missing out on some amazing  mobile deals online in UK . In this guide, we show you how to compare phones online and explore how this helps you to make the right choice. Credit checks are another point to consider when you compare phones online. If you have a low credit score, you might be ineligible to sign up for a contract and be refused that perfect deal. If this happens to you, it’s annoying — but there  is  a solution. So, how can you  get a contract for phones without a credit check ? Just find a dealer catering to shoppers with no restrictions on credit r...

Some of the biggest services which attracted the most attention from smartphone users throughout lockdown include TikTok, Zoom, and Houseparty. Ofcom’s data reveals that TikTok’s UK user base swelled to more than 12 million from January to April 2020. Houseparty enjoyed similar success, jumping to 4 million from 175,000. None of this is surprising. Zoom and Houseparty have served an invaluable purpose during the lockdown, as friends, families, and close work teams have relied on communication platforms to stay in touch. TikTok, meanwhile, has allowed internet users to express themselves creatively. Of course, the rise of Just Eat, Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and similar delivery services have been a lifeline during the lockdown, too. Restaurants and cafes have been closed, but many have continued to offer takeaway services through these popular smartphone apps. As a result, the food-delivery market has fared well, with  Just Eat’s share price rising  by more than 16 percen...

Nearly 80 percent of British adults own a smartphone. We depend on them for most aspects of daily life. Catching up with friends on Facebook or WhatsApp. Calling relatives. Ordering takeaways. Reading the news. Watching the latest funny videos. Even cats love them. Most of us find it hard to imagine being without a phone, but some people miss out because they have a bad credit score. They think that because their mortgage application was turned down or they can’t get a car loan, a mobile phone contract is out of the question too. And that’s not the case.  Not at all . In this contract phone guide, we’ll show you how to get a contract phone with no credit checks — even the latest budget smartphones of 2020. Finding Phones with Bad Credit Score Challenges Bad credit card holders face a number of challenges when searching for  phones with bad credit  in the UK, including: The fear of rejection First and foremost: facing rejection from providers. H...

Simple Tips for Effective Child Phone Safety Reduce screen time and access The Family Link app by Google is available for free. This allows parents and careers to set daily usage limits and a “bedtime” slot to lock your child out of the device. Apple users can activate iPhone parental controls in the main settings menu. Limits can be imposed on gaming, social media access, and watching media. This helps to reduce the risk of them becoming dependent on certain apps and the phone itself. Reinforce privacy One way to protect children from smartphone dangers is to reinforce their privacy. The Google Family Link app discussed above can prevent children from sharing photos via Google Photos. It also stops Google storing data about your child’s search history and more. With iPhones, Content & Privacy Restrictions located within the Screen Time menu in Settings lets, you manage your child’s privacy. Restrict access to stored photos, the microphone, Bluetooth links, and more. ...

Fantastic news for British shoppers on the hunt for the most competitive UK contract phone deals: the Smarty mobile network is offering amazing 100GB SIM-only plans for just £15 a month. Smarty, which is a network powered by the hugely-popular brand Three and focused on competitive costs, usually provides customers with just 50GB of data at this price point. They’ve doubled it for a limited time, which is bound to bring more new customers over from competing networks. As with many SIM-only deals, Smarty’s £15 100GB offer includes unlimited texts and calls. That’s especially important during this period of social distancing. Smarty performs no credit checks when new customers sign up. There’s no minimum contract and Smarty runs one-month plans, giving customers unparalleled freedom. All of this combines to make Smarty’s 100GB SIM-only plan one of the best phone deals for  phones with bad credit  holders available. Bad credit can cause profound stress in the UK....