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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

Vodafone Broadband: Must try harder
Broadband

Vodafone delivers a solid showing in almost every area, but it fails to excel – other providers simply do it better

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£23 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown plus all out of bundle charges will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
best business mobile network - lead
The best business mobile networks for reliability and value
Business mobile networks

Looking to switch your business mobile network? Try one of our award-winning providers

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Plusnet Broadband review: Still a top performer for customer
Broadband

Remains one of the best for customer service, but its performance is only mid-table

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£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March 2024 by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Find out who you voted as the best broadband provider
Broadband

These are exciting times in the broadband business. Speedy full-fibre networks are popping up all over the country

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EE Broadband (2024) review: Fails to live up to the price
Broadband

Offers fast connections on paper, but our survey scores suggest real-world speed is lacking

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£32 (starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March 2024 by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Best business broadband 2023: The UK’s top providers
Business broadband

Don’t let your business suffer from poor broadband – switch to an award-winning provider

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Three business review: The best for cheap tariffs
Business mobile networks

Three offers some unbelievably cheap deals, but it can’t match the service of its rivals

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£5 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
EE business review
EE Business review: Our favourite network of 2023
Business mobile networks

EE outshines the competition in almost every respect, making it a strong choice for business owners

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£15 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March 2024 by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Vodafone Business review - teaser
Vodafone Business review: The best network for coverage
Business mobile networks

A strong all-round business network that offers great coverage

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£15 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown plus all out of bundle charges will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
O2 Business review
O2 Business review: Strong on value
Business mobile networks

Strong roaming offering, but a middling performance otherwise

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£10 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%