
Joe Minihane is a freelance journalist and author with 20 years' experience. Having worked on staff at Stuff and T3, as well as writing about consumer technology for publications including Wired and Shortlist, Joe is well versed in the latest products and offerings from the biggest names in tech and telecoms.
Joe also writes about travel, with his work appearing in the Mail on Sunday, The Guardian, The Independent and Lonely Planet.
There’s much to be said for country living. But far too often those who do live in rural areas are let down by slow broadband. How is the situation changing? And how can you get better broadband if you live in a remote part of the country? Read our rural broadband guide to find out now.
How does TalkMobile stack up? Are its SIM-only plans the way forward for savvy smartphone owners? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
Good value deals and a handy data rollover system make Sky Mobile quite an attractive choice - but is it worth it?
TalkTalk's top FTTC fibre-optic broadband clocks in at an average 67Mbps. Here's everything you need to know about the package.
Both Lyca Mobile and Lebara offer affordable SIM-only plans with international minutes included, making them great options if you have family living overseas. But which is best for you?
If you want to use the internet securely and privately, a VPN could be the answer. Let's go through everything you need to know - from what a VPN is, to how it works, and whether you need one.
For standard fibre optic broadband with just a little more oomph, Vodafone Fibre 2 is a pretty good call. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Vodafone's entry-level fibre optic broadband package clocks in at an average 38Mbps download speed and gives you everything you need for a basic fibre connection. Here's what you need to know.
Don’t be fooled by its age. The 2021 Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is still a superb smartphone with a hugely impressive spec sheet. Read on for the full lowdown in our Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review.
It’s Apple’s old school smartphone. So, does its classic design still stack up? Read our iPhone 8 review now to find out.
It’s Apple’s super-sized 2022 iPhone, packed with all the best smartphone tech. So, should you break the bank to get one? Read our iPhone 14 Pro Max review to find out.
Apple’s iPhone 14 is part of its latest smartphone range. But with Plus sized and Pro versions of the device, is the vanilla model worth buying in 2022? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
Need business broadband? Virgin Media is fast, affordable and well worth a look. Read on for a more complete picture....
Looking to sign up for BT Business broadband? Then read our full review to see how it stacks up now.
Weighing up TalkTalk Business broadband? Let us take you through it with our comprehensive review
Hyperoptic provides fast broadband in select towns and cities across the UK. Read on to see how its routers stack up and whether they make it worth switching providers.
Should you go for the newer Samsung Galaxy S22? Or is the older Samsung Galaxy S21, loaded with similar specs and with a lower price tag, the better bet? Read our Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 review now and we’ll give you the lowdown.
They’re the best devices in 2022 from Google and Apple respectively. So, how do the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max stack up against each other? And which one should you choose? Read our full Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max review now to find out.
The Google Pixel 6a is the budget version of the Google Pixel 6, first released in 2021. Does it still stand up against newer, more tech savvy rivals? Read our complete Google Pixel 6a review now to find out.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is Samsung’s 2022 take on the iconic flip phone. Designed to offer easy pocketability with all the trappings of a modern smartphone, it builds on the older Flip3 model to offer something unlike any other mainstream handset. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 to get the complete lowdown.
It’s Samsung’s 2022 cutting edge folding phone, a device that stands apart from average smartphones. With the power to switch from a regular handset into a tablet, it’s built for workaholics and entertainment fanatics alike. So, is it worth the premium price tag? Read our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review now to find out.
It’s Google’s top of the range Pixel phone. But how does it compare with an impressive array of flagship rivals? Does the camera live up to its billing? And how does the screen stack up? Read on for our complete Pixel 7 Pro review now to find out.
Sky and NOW Broadband come from the same stable. So, which is best? The fully fledged Sky offering? Or NOW Broadband’s snappy service without the added bells and whistles? Read our full Sky vs NOW Broadband review to find out now.
It’s the battle of the broadband and TV big hitters. It’s hard to pick a winner when it comes to Sky and Virgin, such is the quality of their offerings when it comes to broadband speeds and breadth of their TV offerings. So, which one should you go with? Read our Sky vs Virgin review and we’ll help you decide.
It’s part of Google’s 2022 Pixel range and built to showcase the very best of its Android operating system. So, is it worth buying? Read our full Google Pixel 7 review now to find out.
Apple’s iPhone range is evolving. So, does the iPhone 14 do enough to beat its predecessor, the iPhone 13? From camera to display, to performance and battery life, we run the rule over both devices to see which comes out on top. Read our iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 review to find out now.
Apple’s best ever iPhones, the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro, go head to head. How do they differ? And which one is the best? Read on and we’ll reveal all in our iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro review.
The iPhone 14 Plus is the big screen version of Apple’s iPhone 14, with broadly the same spec sheet. It has less tech prowess than the capacious iPhone 14 Pro Max, but doesn’t come with the same wallet-melting price tag. Read on to see if it’s worth buying.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro takes things to the next level with incredible specs, a new, notch-free screen and incredible camera. Is it worth the top end price tag? Read our review to find out.
bOnline does the basics well, with good speeds and good prices. It's also highly rated for customer service. Read on to see if it's the right provider for you.
Get the inside line on all of the rumours about Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 15, from its planned release date to all new features.
Now Broadband offers standard and fibre broadband, with a rebranded Sky router to match. Here’s what you need to know about the hardware on offer.
On one side is Samsung’s stellar, top of the range Galaxy S22 Ultra. On the other, Google’s Pixel 6 Pro, a device built to showcase the best of Android.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra were Samsung’s top end devices in 2021. Since superseded by the Galaxy S22 series, they remain among the best and most powerful smartphones available.
What's to like about the Samsung Galaxy A22? We run the rule over Samsung's affordable smartphone in our comprehensive review.
Read our Google Pixel 6 Pro review now to find out if it’s worth splashing out for in 2022.
Plusnet is renowned for its fast and good value broadband, with the customer service to match. So, how does its router stack up? And is it worth signing on the dotted line for? Read our Plusnet broadband router review now to find out.
EE doesn’t just do mobiles. EE broadband has grown into one of the best networks in the country. So, what router do you get? And is it any good? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
Voxi and giffgaff each offer excellent value SIM only plans, using Vodafone and O2’s networks respectively to ensure widespread coverage across the UK. But how do they stack up against each other?
Three and Vodafone are both well established, big name networks. So, how do they compare?
They’re two of the biggest hitters in the mobile world, each offering the very latest smartphones on contract and SIM only deals to entice those happy with their handsets.
One is the upstart budget provider. The other is the long standing giant of the mobile scene. So, which is better, Voxi or Vodafone?
When it first appeared, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was the Korean tech giant’s best phone ever. And while it’s since been superseded by the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it’s still a stunning piece of kit. But is it worth buying in 2022? Read our Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review now to find out.
You can still pick up an old school Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. But with the newer Galaxy S22 available and budget alternatives such as the Galaxy A53, is it worth it? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G is its mid-range alternative to the top notch Galaxy S22. Does it cut too many corners? Or is it worth making a compromise for? Our Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review will reveal all.
It’s Samsung’s top-of-the-range handset. So how does it stack up? And is it worth forking out for? We run the rule over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to find out.
It’s Samsung’s hottest phone, with specs and the design to give it the edge on nearly all of its rivals. So, should you snap one up? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
Want to switch mobile network? It doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow our handy guide and we’ll explain when you can switch mobile provider and how to do it...
What features do you get with Vodafone routers? From signal strength to range, we weigh up the good and the bad.
Are TalkTalk routers any good? What features do you get? And how strong is the signal? We've weighed everything up...
What router do you get with BT broadband? What features can you expect? And how do they measure to Virgin Media Hubs and the like? Read on and we'll fill you in.
Struggle to get a good, reliable Wi-Fi signal around the home? A W-iFi booster could be the answer. Read on and we'll walk you through what you need to know.
From speeds to prices. Customer ratings and packages. Here's all you need to know about Hyperoptic
Onestream is one of a number of upstart broadband providers looking to disrupt the home broadband space with its budget friendly offerings. So, is it worth eschewing the big names for? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
London’s full fibre network promises rapid speeds from its next generation connections. So, if you live in the capital, is it worth it?
Trooli is an upstart broadband provider offering ultrafast speeds in rural areas in South East England. So, is it a decent alternative to the big players? And should you switch? Read on and we’ll reveal all.
When your broadband contract ends, it’s vital to either look for a deal with a new provider or try and find a better package with your existing supplier. While switching is easy, staying put can have its benefits too, from a lack of interruption of service to rewards for staying loyal.
Pick the iPhone 13 and you'll get a stellar screen, a great camera and a sleek design. Read on as we take a closer look.
Apple's top-of-the-range phone from 2020 is a super-sized smartphone with specs to match. We take a comprehensive look at what it's got to recommend it in our iPhone 12 Pro Max review.
Although since superseded by the iPhone 13 range, the iPhone 12 Pro remains an excellent smartphone. We put Apple's supersized, double-camera-equipped smartphone to the test in rigorous iPhone 12 Pro review.
Although it's a few years old now, the iPhone 11 still packs a real punch. We put Apple's 2019 flagship smartphone to the best in our iPhone 11 review.
Apple's iPhone 12 pairs a really good dual cameras with an appealing design and an excellent screen. And because it's no longer a brand new model, it's available for a really good price too.
The top-of-the-range version of the iPhone 13 is a super smartphone. And with a brilliant 6.7-inch screen, an excellent triple-lens camera and huge battery, it's not hard to see why.
The Pro version of the iPhone 13 is a powerhouse smartphone and packs in a first-rate camera and a brilliant
The iPhone 13 Mini packs a powerful punch. With a great camera, ultra-crisp 5.4-inch screen and a long-life battery, it's an awful lot of smartphone in a very compact package.
KCOM specialises in super-fast fibre broadband. Originally solely available in Hull, it's now available further afield too. We take a look at its key selling points.
Truespeed specialises in bringing fast broadband to rural areas. We take a look at its prices, speeds and more to see how it measures up to the competition.
Prices aren’t cheap, but with deals only running to 12 months, Zen Internet has plenty to recommend it. Read our full Zen Internet broadband review 2021 for the full lowdown.
Vodafone has solid reputation for fast fibre optic broadband at prices that won’t hammer you in the pocket. But else what will you get if you sign up for one of its packages? And how does it compare to the likes of BT and Sky? We've got the answers you seek...
Aimed at people with friends and family overseas, Lebara offers deals with international minutes as standard. But that's not all. It SIMs offer some really sweeteners too.
VOXI's plans are as basic as they come. But if you like things simple and flexible, then VOXI could well be for you. Read on for our complete VOXI mobile 2022 review.
giffgaff is known for low-cost SIM only plans and customer-focussed service. We take a close look at what it's got to offer.
As the UK’s oldest network, O2 has plenty going for it. After years in the game, it’s got a solid understanding of what gets customers coming back for more, with a great range of handsets, impressive SIM only plans and plenty of perks too.
With incentives for existing broadband customers and access to millions of Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK, BT Mobile has much to recommend it. Read on as we take a closer look...
EE’s rapid 4G and amazing array of phones make it the network to beat in the UK.
With cheap deals, unlimited data and array of cutting edge handsets, Three has long been a great bet for anyone looking to keep costs down while still getting the very best from their mobile network.
Vodafone was the first network to connect a mobile call in the UK and has gone on to become a mainstay in a fast changing market.