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How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

The mobile industry is changing. Five years ago, it was all about ‘new’. The latest model release was marked with midnight queues outside stores and owning the top model as soon as possible was the ultimate goal. Therefore, in 2022 attitudes have shifted, says Matt Kennedy, Chief Commerce Officer at giffgaff… New is not… Continue reading How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

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

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!

What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?

Manufacturing the average smartphone is estimated to create around 16kg of CO2 equivalent emissions. If you then add the amount of power the phone consumes over two years of average use then that figure rises to 22kg, but there’s also much more to consider. All smartphones contain hazardous materials like bromine, chlorine, lead and… Continue reading What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?

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