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Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Around 24 million UK employees are spending 12 hours a week doing their job on their smartphones. According to research by Uswitch… The research revealed that 24% use their phones for video calls. 17% dial into meetings, 50% answer emails and 14% work with spreadsheets. Of those surveyed, 70% reported that they have… Continue reading Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Lyca Mobile: 73% of British consider switching mobile provider

Over 70% of British are considering switching mobile providers as the cost of living crisis causes people to save money, according to research by Lyca Mobile… A further 65% of contract customers of Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three stated the cost of living crisis has made them reconsider their phone contract. Although 64%… Continue reading Lyca Mobile: 73% of British consider switching mobile provider

Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Only 41% of smaller enterprises offer Salary Sacrifice. It is a simple way to trim tax while helping employees keep more of what they earn… What is salary sacrifice? Salary sacrifice is a government-backed scheme to help employers and their workers save on tax by paying into a workplace pension. An employee… Continue reading Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

The cost of living crisis has meant many households have had to cut down on other essentials to pay for telecom services… Six million households are struggling to afford telecom services such as broadband, landline and mobile phone packages according to an analysis from Which? Its analysis of Ofcom survey data found around… Continue reading Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

Indeed, research shows that two-thirds of Britons now believe climate change is as severe as coronavirus and the majority want sustainability prioritised in economic recovery… What exactly is sustainability? Sustainability means different things to different people. It is clear that it is not just about ensuring that we do not use up… Continue reading Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

Uswitch: More than three million customers could save by switching to SIM-only

Out-of-contract customers are overpaying on mobile contracts, costing them up to 430% more than the current best value SIM-only offers… More than three million out-of-contract customers could save a total of £670 million annually by switching to SIM-only deals according to Uswitch. These customers could save an average of £207 a year by changing… Continue reading Uswitch: More than three million customers could save by switching to SIM-only

Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026 The “Refurbished Smartphone Market by Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa) – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026″ report has been added to Technavio’s offering. The potential growth difference… Continue reading Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!

Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists…

Smartphones contain around 30 different elements, some of which the Earth is running out of

The recycling of e-waste must urgently be ramped up because mining the Earth for precious metals to make new gadgets is unsustainable, scientists say. One study estimated that the world’s mountain of discarded electronics, in 2021 alone, weighed 57 million tonnes. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) says there now needs to be… Continue reading Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists…

The carbon savings potential from homeworking

The carbon trust have just released a new study focused on the impact working from home in within Europe has had on the environment. Key findings included: Potential carbon savings aided by hybrid working could save up to 12.2mt of CO2 emissions per year in Germany equivalent to 83 million flights from London to… Continue reading The carbon savings potential from homeworking

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