We test drove two of the cheapest smartphones on the market

We test drove two of the cheapest smartphones on the market

We have been testing out  two of the cheapest TCL models – the 501 and the 505.  How do they compare with the latest iPhone or Samsung models? They are modern and functional, one is quite basic, but the other is more upmarket and shiny emulating the look of the iPhone. They do all the things.. Read More

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You thought travelling abroad with your phone was straightforward?

You thought travelling abroad with your phone was straightforward?

Take the quiz…
The short answer to all of these is PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PHONE PROVIDER BEFORE YOU TRAVEL because it can get complicated.

Question 1: Everything is just the same as the UK if you travel in Europe (with all networks)  Yes/No?

Answer: Well, yes and no. It depends.. Read More

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5 Star Review from Ancora Law

5 Star Review from Ancora Law

Have a read of this 5 star review from another satisfied customer – Olivia from Ancora Law.

If you’d like to get in touch for a quote on your business mobiles, our contact details are here

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Broadband for Remote Locations

Broadband for Remote Locations

Did you know that in remote locations where the broadband speed is very poor or even non-existent, there is an alternative for connecting to the internet?

If you live in or run a business from a beautiful rural area, the scenery might be great, but regrettably your broadband speed may not be. .. Read More

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Earth Day 2024

Earth Day 2024

Today is Earth Day, and whilst this year’s focus is on Planet vs Plastics (did you know 380 million tonnes of plastic are now produced every year and only 9 percent has ever been recycled!?), we thought we would share some tips on how mobile phone users can become a bit eco-friendlier with their.. Read More

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5 Star Review from local business – Compassa

5 Star Review from local business – Compassa

Another fantastic 5 star review, this time from Will Taylor at Compassa Ltd.  He is very impressed with our VoIP systems, if you’d like to find out more about what we offer please go to our Business VoIP page here

.. Read More

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Instant Translator?

Instant Translator?

Did you know you can easily translate foreign text using just the iPhone camera?  You don’t even need to take a photo first, and there’s no need to use a third party app such as Google Translate.  This has been around since the iOS16 update, and it is certainly helpful when trying to read menus.. Read More

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Review

We thought we’d post something a little different this week in the form of a product review.  A member of our team had a Galaxy Z Flip3 for a while, so she has kindly shared her thoughts on the foldable mobile device…
Battery Life
I found the phone to be a good all-rounder. A problem.. Read More

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter from everyone at Simpatico. We hope you all have a relaxing break.

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It’s The Spring Equinox!

It’s The Spring Equinox!

Today is the Spring Equinox which marks the first day of Spring (although if you are a meteorologist you may argue that the 1st day of Spring is the 1st of March).  Anyway, this means that the Easter break is just around the corner and maybe if we’re lucky the sun will make an appearance.  So.. Read More

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Set this up to avoid being permanently locked out!

Set this up to avoid being permanently locked out!

If you own an iPhone and are prone to forgetting login details and passwords, then perhaps you should consider setting up a Recovery Contact.  They can assist you with accessing your Apple account if you are in the unfortunate position of being locked out.

A recovery contact is someone who.. Read More

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