Ken Lo
Founder & Editor of Ken’s Tech Tips
Ken is the founder and editor of Ken’s Tech Tips. He has been writing about consumer technology, including mobile phones and home broadband, since 2005. During that time, he has written and published more than 1,000 in-depth guides, responding to more than 5,000 reader questions and comments in the process. He has also reported on the latest developments from a number of industry events such as Mobile World Congress.
Although the website covers every aspect of mobile technology and broadband in the UK, Ken is most excited about the roll-out of full fibre (FTTP) technology, along with 5G mobile networks and eSIM technology. Together with the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home devices, he believes they’ll transform the way we live and communicate over the next decade.
Ken has a Masters in Physics from Imperial College London, where he specialised in optical communications. At Imperial, his research looked at how we can protect essential telecommunications infrastructure from adverse space weather events such as geometric storms.
Outside of the blog, Ken has an interest in digital analytics, data science, and front-end web development. He has consulted for a number of technology start-ups across London in industries such as finance, property, travel and retail.
If you’re travelling to Turkey, having the right SIM card can save you a lot of money. We review the best value SIM cards for using your mobile phone in Turkey.
Each year, more than 2.5 million Brits make a visit to Turkey. Whether you’re there to experience the culture or to enjoy the seaside resorts, you’ll probably want to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there.
Having access to your mobile phone whilst you’re travelling in Turkey will make it a lot easier to stay in touch with friends and family. It can also help you to navigate around (e.g. finding nearby restaurants and attractions on Google Maps) and to check-in for your flights online.
Thankfully, it’s now really easy to use your mobile phone in Turkey with packages available from just £15 for 8 days of usage when you roam on a UK-based SIM card. Alternatively, you can buy a local SIM card in Turkey if you’re travelling for an extended amount of time or if you want a larger allowance of data. In this article, we’ll look at the multiple ways to use your smartphone in Turkey and the best value SIM cards for roaming whilst you’re there.
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BT offers a choice of Full Fibre 100, Full Fibre 500 & Full Fibre 900 plans on FTTP technology. Compare the plans and speeds available.
In the UK, BT now offers full fibre broadband with download speeds of up to 900Mbps. It uses a fibre optic connection all the way into your home so you’ll get download speeds that are up to 15 times faster than normal fibre broadband. You’ll also get a more reliable broadband service as it doesn’t rely on a copper phone line into your home.
At present, you can choose from three full fibre broadband plans on BT: Full Fibre 100, Full Fibre 500 and Full Fibre 900.
In this article, we’ll review and compare BT’s Full Fibre broadband plans, including the speeds available and what you can do on each one. We’ll also look at the best full fibre deals and how to get a BT reward card when you sign up. Finally, we’ll look at BT’s full fibre hub and the current availability of the service.
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Full fibre broadband is available on the CityFibre network from TalkTalk, Vodafone and other smaller providers.
In the UK, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is now available on the CityFibre network from providers such as TalkTalk and Vodafone.
You can get speeds of up to 900Mbps on the CityFibre network. Compared to normal fibre broadband, the download speeds are up to 15 times faster and the upload speeds are up to 45 times faster. You’ll also benefit from a more reliable broadband connection, along with exclusive deals that can give you a cheaper service compared to other homes.
In this article, we’ll look at the best CityFibre broadband deals. We’ll also look at the individual broadband providers that offer a CityFibre service and how to check the availability of the service where you live.
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You can buy your mobile phone from Mobiles.co.uk or the Carphone Warehouse, as an alternative to buying direct. Find out how it compares.
In the UK, both Mobiles.co.uk and the Carphone Warehouse are part of the Currys group. They offer mobile phone deals on contract from Vodafone and iD Mobile, often with a significant discount compared to buying directly from the network. You’ll get an unlocked phone, along with a SIM card that gives you the exact same coverage as if you were buying direct from the network.
In this article, we’ll review the Mobiles.co.uk and Carphone Warehouse websites. We’ll also look at how their plans compare to when you buy directly from the mobile network.
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iD Mobile offers low-cost mobile phone deals with 5G coverage, data rollover & inclusive roaming in 50 destinations.
In the UK, iD Mobile offers low-cost mobile phone deals with 4G & 5G coverage from Three. It’s part of the Currys Mobile group, alongside the Carphone Warehouse and Mobiles.co.uk. It was set up in 2015 as their own-brand budget-orientated mobile network.
In this article, we’ll review the iD Mobile network, including the plans available and the features included. We’ll also look at the coverage available on iD Mobile and how you can keep your current phone number when switching to iD.
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Virgin Media’s M250 Fibre Broadband starts from £29.99/month and gives you an average download speed of 264Mbps.
In the UK, Virgin Media currently offers M250 fibre broadband from £29.99 per month. On this plan, you’ll get an average download speed of 264Mbps which is about four times faster than the UK’s average broadband connection. This will allow you to stream 4K (ultra-HD) video on up to 10 devices at the same time. You’ll also get an average upload speed of 25Mbps on M250 fibre broadband.
In this article, we’ll review Virgin Media’s M250 fibre broadband, including the speeds available and how it compares to the other plans from Virgin Media. We’ll also look at the best M250 fibre broadband deals and how you can check the availability of the service in your area.
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Virgin Media’s M125 Fibre Broadband starts from £23.99/month and offers average download speeds of 132Mbps.
In the UK, Virgin Media currently offers M125 fibre broadband from £23.99 per month. You’ll get an average download speed of 132Mbps, which is enough for streaming 4K (ultra-HD) video on up to five devices at the same time. You’ll also benefit from an average upload speed of 20Mbps.
In this article, we’ll review Virgin Media’s M125 fibre broadband plan including the speeds and the features available on it. We’ll also look at the best M125 fibre broadband deals and how to check the availability of the service in your area.
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Vodafone offers full fibre (FTTP) broadband on a choice of Full Fibre 1, 2, 100, 200, 500 & 900 plans.
In the UK, Vodafone currently offers full fibre broadband (also known as fibre-to-the-premises or FTTP) in a total of 8.8 million homes across the UK. You can get download speeds of up to 910Mbps, which is 25 times faster than standard fibre broadband. You’ll also benefit from a more reliable connection and an inclusive home phone service.
At present, there’s a choice of six different speeds on Vodafone’s full fibre service. From slowest to fastest, there’s the Full Fibre 1, 2, 100, 200, 500 and 900 plans. In addition, you’ll be able to upgrade to a ‘Pro Broadband’ variant of each plan for an inclusive Super WiFi Booster and automatic 4G broadband backup.
In this article, we’ll review Vodafone’s full fibre broadband, including all of the plans and the different speeds available. We’ll also look at the Vodafone Together discount for Pay Monthly mobile customers, the availability of Vodafone’s full fibre service and how you can switch to it.
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O2 offers Pay As You Go bundles from £10/month. Compare their top-up bundles, including Big Bundles & Rolling Plans.
In the UK, O2 offers a range of Pay As You Go bundles, starting from £10 per month. Available with no contract & no credit check, you can choose from a range of Big Bundles and Rolling Plans for your phone.
At present, you can get up to 10GB data for a £10 monthly top-up on O2. You’ll also get unlimited UK minutes and unlimited UK texts. There’s also data rollover included, along with access to O2 Priority and O2 Rewards.
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When you order a Pay As You Go SIM card through this link on the Big Bundles plan, you can claim £10 of free Pay As You Go credit once you’ve activated your SIM card.
In this article, we’ll review O2’s Pay As You Go service, along with the Big Bundles and the Rolling Plans that are available on it. We’ll also look at the features included, along with the coverage available and how you can keep your current phone number when you switch to O2. Continue reading →
