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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I used free mobile service that instantly boosted my 5G signal – plus I get Disney+ at no extra cost and Prime for £1
CHANCES are you've stuck to the same mobile network for donkey's years and not bothered to switch. The process is a hassle and you don't really know whether what you're switching to is any better. 5 My 5G has improved massively Credit: Getty 5 Vodafone trial allowed me to get much better 5G in the areas that matter to me Credit: Alamy But some providers have come up with a clever idea to give you a Vodafone started it last year at the Glastonbury Festival and have been doing it at other events and locations too. Three Mobile has been doing the same. I've had several frustrations with my provider, O2, for years - notably, seeing full bars of 5G on my iPhone and web pages just not loading. Read more about mobiles The final straw was when I left work a few weeks ago and Citymapper just wouldn't load to show my bus times, meaning I was late meeting a friend. In the end, I had to go back into the office to use Wi-Fi instead. I remembered Vodafone had just introduced its free network trial in London so I decided to give it ago. I loved O2 for price, O2 Priority perks and roaming but I realised the network didn't really deliver in the places I needed it to - around work, on my train route and crucially near my new home. Most read in Tech Of course, network coverage varies from place to place, and I'm sure O2 performs better in some areas of the country. But for me, it's not really delivering so trying Vodafone seemed like a good way to go before making any big decisions. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates Belfast, Sheffield, Liverpool and Watford are the latest areas where Vodafone is offering the trial to anyone. You can scan QR codes around these places to take advantage or you can simply visit Vodafone's It'll load onto your phone as a second eSIM and works instantly after about five minutes of setting up. This means your existing phone number will continue to work as normal with your existing provider. Just be sure to set the Vodafone SIM as the main source of data so you can really see whether it's better than your existing provider. You should be able to do this during set-up but if you miss it you can adjust after in your phone's settings. The trial provides you with seven days of completely free 50GB data, 500 minutes and 500 texts. And, if like me, you like what you got then you can make the jump and switch completely in the usual way. I found a good offer for Vodafone via that included cashback as well so that my monthly costs overall haven't gone up. EXTRA OFFERS AND FREEBIES As well as getting better 5G in the areas that matter to me, Vodafone also has its own selection of offers and freebies with VeryMe Rewards. I will miss O2 Priority, especially the ability to get concert tickets early. But Vodafone VeryMe has a lot of great offers on rotation. I was able to get hold of Disney+ for free for three months. And you can get The other perk from O2 that I'll miss is the free roaming across Europe whenever I'm on holiday. Vodafone does have an eight day roaming pass for £15 or 15 day pass for £20 but I managed to find separate eSIM providers online that were much cheaper. All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase. 5 Vodafone recently gave out free access to Disney+ with VeryMe Credit: Getty 5 You can also get Prime for £1 Credit: Alamy 5 5G coverage issues are a lot rarer for me now Credit: Getty
Economic Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
‘Absolute robbery': Fans outraged as Drake UK tour presale ticket prices soar
Drake's UK tour presale sparked outrage on Wednesday, June 4, as tickets soared to £500, frustrating fans ahead of the general sale. The high prices, available via Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precede his Wireless Festival appearances and first UK/Europe tour since 2019. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads All about Drake UK tour 2025 Fans were left stunned on Wednesday, June 4, as presale tickets for Drake's upcoming UK tour went live — with prices skyrocketing to as much as £500. The steep costs triggered widespread frustration online ahead of the general sale scheduled for Friday, June presale, available through Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precedes Drake's headline appearances at London's Wireless Festival (June 11–13) and his highly anticipated summer tour. The tour, his first in the UK and Europe since the 2019 Assassination Vacation Tour, kicks off in Birmingham on July 20 and includes stops in Manchester before heading to major cities across reportedly started at £172, with some fans claiming they saw prices soar up to £500. On X (formerly Twitter), outraged users posted screenshots and reactions in disbelief.'£500 apiece for helicopter view tickets for Drake presale in Manchester. £280 to stand when tickets are advertised at £64. Absolute robbery,' wrote one user.'£200 for a single Drake ticket !? In this economy … he's buggin. Hella out of touch,' posted fan noted that general standing was listed at £172, calling the cost 'insane,' while others compared the prices to other artists' tours — with some reluctantly calling it 'silly money,' albeit not out of line with current fans even said they'd skip the arena shows altogether and opt for Wireless Festival instead, given the relative value.'General standing for Drake £170 and seats is £155? I'll just go to Wireless,' one fan is set to perform two nights in both Birmingham (Utilita Arena, July 20–21) and Manchester (Co-op Live, July 25–26) before continuing to cities including Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm. The tour wraps up in Hamburg on September latest international tour follows the massive 80-date It's All a Blur Tour across North America in 2023 and 2024, which featured 21 Savage and J. Cole.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Absolute robbery': Fans outraged as Drake UK tour presale ticket prices soar
Fans were left stunned on Wednesday, June 4, as presale tickets for Drake's upcoming UK tour went live — with prices skyrocketing to as much as £500. The steep costs triggered widespread frustration online ahead of the general sale scheduled for Friday, June 6. The presale, available through Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precedes Drake's headline appearances at London's Wireless Festival (June 11–13) and his highly anticipated summer tour. The tour, his first in the UK and Europe since the 2019 Assassination Vacation Tour, kicks off in Birmingham on July 20 and includes stops in Manchester before heading to major cities across Europe. Tickets reportedly started at £172, with some fans claiming they saw prices soar up to £500. On X (formerly Twitter), outraged users posted screenshots and reactions in disbelief. '£500 apiece for helicopter view tickets for Drake presale in Manchester. £280 to stand when tickets are advertised at £64. Absolute robbery,' wrote one user. — markg80 (@markg80) Live Events '£200 for a single Drake ticket !? In this economy … he's buggin. Hella out of touch,' posted another. One fan noted that general standing was listed at £172, calling the cost 'insane,' while others compared the prices to other artists' tours — with some reluctantly calling it 'silly money,' albeit not out of line with current trends. Some fans even said they'd skip the arena shows altogether and opt for Wireless Festival instead, given the relative value. 'General standing for Drake £170 and seats is £155? I'll just go to Wireless,' one fan tweeted. — sleek230 (@sleek230) All about Drake UK tour 2025 Drake is set to perform two nights in both Birmingham (Utilita Arena, July 20–21) and Manchester (Co-op Live, July 25–26) before continuing to cities including Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm. The tour wraps up in Hamburg on September 23. His latest international tour follows the massive 80-date It's All a Blur Tour across North America in 2023 and 2024, which featured 21 Savage and J. Cole.
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Matteo Bocelli: classical music star announces three UK tour dates as part of world tour
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The son of hallowed performer Andrea Bocelli has teased new music on the horizon later this year Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of classical music's brightest stars is set to perform in the United Kingdom for three nights only this year. Matteo Bocelli, song of the legendary Andrea Bocelli, brings his world tour to Manchester, Birmingham and London throughout November 2025. Here's where the classical music sensation is performing, and how you can get tickets - including pre-sale ticketing. Classical crossover sensation Matteo Bocelli is bringing his Falling In Love world tour to the UK this November, with dates announced for Manchester, Birmingham, and London. The highly anticipated run of shows comes as Bocelli teases new music from his second album, set for release later this year Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Classical singer Mateo Bocelli will be bringing his Falling In Love world tour for three nights in the United Kingdom later this year. | Provided His debut album, Matteo, showcased his powerful yet vulnerable vocal style and songwriting, including a collaboration with his hero, Ed Sheeran. The Falling In Love tour will feature songs from his upcoming album alongside fan favourites, offering a testament to his evolving artistry. "I've spent the last two years on the road, writing songs and performing for fans and it brings me so much satisfaction to see people connect with my music," says Bocelli, expressing his excitement to share new material with his audience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Mateo Bocelli performing in the United Kingdom in 2025? You can catch the bright star of classical music at the following venues on the following dates: When can I get tickets to see Mateo Bocelli on his 2025 UK Tour? Pre-sale tickets Sign ups for artist pre-sales are now open ahead of them going on sale first on May 27 2025 from 10am BST, alongside O2 Priority pre-sales taking place at the same time. Live Nation pre-sales will then commence on May 28 2025 from 10am BST. General ticket sales The remaining allocation of tickets for all three shows will then go on general sale through Ticketmaster from May 29 2025 at 10am BST. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Matteo Bocelli: classical music star announces three UK tour dates as part of world tour
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The son of hallowed performer Andrea Bocelli has teased new music on the horizon later this year Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of classical music's brightest stars is set to perform in the United Kingdom for three nights only this year. Matteo Bocelli, song of the legendary Andrea Bocelli, brings his world tour to Manchester, Birmingham and London throughout November 2025. Here's where the classical music sensation is performing, and how you can get tickets - including pre-sale ticketing. Classical crossover sensation Matteo Bocelli is bringing his Falling In Love world tour to the UK this November, with dates announced for Manchester, Birmingham, and London. The highly anticipated run of shows comes as Bocelli teases new music from his second album, set for release later this year Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Classical singer Mateo Bocelli will be bringing his Falling In Love world tour for three nights in the United Kingdom later this year. | Provided His debut album, Matteo, showcased his powerful yet vulnerable vocal style and songwriting, including a collaboration with his hero, Ed Sheeran. The Falling In Love tour will feature songs from his upcoming album alongside fan favourites, offering a testament to his evolving artistry. "I've spent the last two years on the road, writing songs and performing for fans and it brings me so much satisfaction to see people connect with my music," says Bocelli, expressing his excitement to share new material with his audience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Mateo Bocelli performing in the United Kingdom in 2025? You can catch the bright star of classical music at the following venues on the following dates: When can I get tickets to see Mateo Bocelli on his 2025 UK Tour? Pre-sale tickets Sign ups for artist pre-sales are now open ahead of them going on sale first on May 27 2025 from 10am BST, alongside O2 Priority pre-sales taking place at the same time. Live Nation pre-sales will then commence on May 28 2025 from 10am BST. General ticket sales The remaining allocation of tickets for all three shows will then go on general sale through Ticketmaster from May 29 2025 at 10am BST.
