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UK mobile users can now send a text to reduce nuisance calls

The Telephone Preference Service and Ofcom have introduced a new text message service that lets UK mobile users opt out of receiving unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

Mobile phone users can simply text ‘TPS’ and their email address to 78070.

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British company launches ‘shocking’ new Internet of Things bank account

British technology company Intelligent Environments has launched what claims to be the 'world's first Internet of Things banking platform'.

Called Interact IoT, it enables smart devices such as the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Pavlok training wristband to be linked with a bank account.

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Android Pay launches in the UK

Android Pay launches in the UK

Google introduces its mobile payment rival to Apple Pay

Google has launched its Android Pay mobile payment service in the UK today.

It first introduced the service to the USA around nine months ago.

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European Commission blocks O2/Three merger

European Commission blocks O2/Three merger

The European Commission has blocked the proposed merger of Telefonica UK’s O2 network with Hutchison’s Three.

It said it was concerned that the deal would have harmed innovation, reduced consumer choice and caused prices to rise.

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EE is moving all customer calls back to the UK and Ireland

EE is moving all customer calls back to the UK and Ireland

Mobile network EE says it’s going to move its telephone-based customer service operation back to the UK and Ireland by the end of this year.

In addition, the network has confirmed its commitment to improving 4G coverage, aiming to reach 95% UK geographical coverage by 2020. Current EE coverage is 60% of the UK landmass.

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