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Mobile phone giants agree on a patent deal to speed-up LTE
On 16-Apr-2008 under Mobile Phones
Leading technology companies have agreed to commit to a licensing framework to encourage the growth of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) new mobile network technology. Nokia and Ericsson are among the fir read more...

Holidaying students urged to shop around for the right credit card
On 15-Apr-2008 under Credit Cards
Students preparing for a holiday abroad are being urged to shop around and make sure they get the best deal on exchange rates this year, as the pound struggles against foreign currencies.Because trans read more...

BBC chief sticks up for broadband customers
On 12-Apr-2008 under Broadband
The BBC's internet chief has warned Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that they should be clear about what kind of broadband package they are offering.Ashley Highfield wrote in his blog that "unlimite read more...

3 is trialling new goggles that 'enhance' mobile movies
On 10-Apr-2008 under Mobile Phones
Students who love the cinema and their mobile phones may be interested to know that 3 is piloting new equipment which could enhance the viewing of mobile movies.The phone network is offering customers read more...

Car cover cheaper for female drivers
On 08-Apr-2008 under Car Insurance
Britain's boy racer mentality is good news for female drivers who are paying less for their student car insurance, it has emerged.Car insurance comparison site Confused.com said that men's insurance p read more...

'Educate young drivers about green cover'
On 07-Apr-2008 under Car Insurance
Student drivers should be "educated and encouraged" to take up eco-friendly car insurance, an industry expert has announced.Student car insurance company MORE TH>N said that "green insurance packages" read more...

Eco-friendly car insurance increasing
On 04-Apr-2008 under Car Insurance
The amount of people who buying eco-friendly car insurance is on the rise, according to MORE TH>N.No doubt boosted by green thinking students who drive, eco-friendly car insurance is becoming more pop read more...

ISPs could charge for music
On 03-Apr-2008 under Broadband
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the UK may offer broadband deals alongside packages for music downloads, it has emerged, making it simpler for students to download music. The move may be an attem read more...

Green car insurance made available
On 01-Apr-2008 under Car Insurance
Students with an eco-friendly conscience are being encouraged to go green with their car insurance. The Green Insurance Company is a car insurance provider which donates money to charities that aim to read more...

Jordan to unveil credit card
On 31-Mar-2008 under Credit Cards
Students who are fans of glamour model Katie Price, otherwise known as Jordan, can boast some Jordan-endorsed plastic of their own after she announced she is launching a credit card. The card promises read more...

UK needs to target broadband black spots
On 28-Mar-2008 under Broadband
The UK needs to follow the example of Scotland and target broadband black spots in order to improve broadband access around the country, according to Scotland's enterprise minister. Jim Mather has sai read more...

Mobiles on planes announced
On 27-Mar-2008 under Mobile Phones
Students lucky enough to be flying around the world during gap years will soon be able to use their mobile phones on planes. Plans to give passengers on planes the opportunity to use their mobile phon read more...

Mobile broadband prices fall
On 26-Mar-2008 under Broadband
The mobile broadband company 3 has slashed prices on its mobile services, providing good news for students who like to have the internet on the go when using their laptops. USB modems from 3 have been read more...

Music playing mobiles more popular
On 25-Mar-2008 under Mobile Phones
Sales of mobile phones which can play music have eclipsed those of devices such as iPods, according to new research. Frank Dickson, chief research officer for MultiMedia, said: "Voice commoditisation read more...

LG releases "Touch Web" phone
On 20-Mar-2008 under Mobile Phones
LG Electronics has revealed its latest "Touch Web" mobile phone, which gives easy access to the internet. The mobile phone maker has announced that the handset will be released shortly on the Korean m read more...

Women 'safer drivers'
On 19-Mar-2008 under Car Insurance
A car insurance provider has opened up the age old debate of whether men or women are safer drivers by claiming that women are the safer drivers and therefore should enjoy cheaper car insurance. Sheil read more...

Mobiles to be used as boarding passes?
On 19-Mar-2008 under Mobile Phones
US Airlines are testing a system in which mobile phones are used as boarding passes, which could be good news for students jetting off on gap years who do not want the hassle of tickets. The system fe read more...

Calls for better credit card pricing
On 18-Mar-2008 under Credit Cards
Credit cards should be priced using pounds rather percentages in order to help people when they are shopping around for the best deals, according to a credit card charity. The charity Credit Action ha read more...

Gadget to offer faster broadband
On 17-Mar-2008 under Broadband
Students who are left frustrated by the speeds experienced with their broadband deals may be in luck as BT offers a new gadget which helps improve the speed of broadband. Called the Interstitial Plate read more...

O2 announces Napster deal
On 14-Mar-2008 under Mobile Phones
O2 has announced it has agreed a deal with Napster to offer music downloads on its mobile phones, providing good news for students who listen to music on their mobiles. People signing up to the deal w read more...