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The ‘Digital Switch On’: What It Means for Your Home and How RCUK Can Help
The Digital Switch On (PSTN Switch-Off): How It Will Impact Your Home and How to Stay Connected BT has announced that the Public Switched Telephone
Limited-Time Winter Offer: 6 Months FREE on RCUK SIM-Only Plans!
This winter, RCUK is excited to announce a fantastic in-store promotion on our exclusive SIM-only contracts, available from now until 31st December 2024! We’re offering
Unmissable Elul MEGA SALE: Up to 35% Off Kosher Phones!
Get ready to be blown away by another fantastic Deal of the Month! During Elul, we’re offering an incredible opportunity to save BIG on a
Smartphones and Schoolchildren: Understanding the Hidden Risks
The debate over when children should start using smartphones has been a hot topic over the last decade. While technological advancements have undeniably improved our
Reflecting on 2023: A Remarkable Year of Progress and Achievement for RCG
Hello and welcome to Rose Communications Group’s annual review! We are pleased to bring back this old tradition of ours with a bang and showcase
Our fantastic June Deal of the Month is here: our most exciting offer yet!
The moment you’ve eagerly been waiting for is finally here! Interested in a new SIM only connection? Keep reading… We’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment,
Multiply Your Joy: Dive into Double Adar with RCUK Global
Embrace the joy of Double Adar with RCUK Global! We’re thrilled to announce a celebration like no other, packed with exclusive deals that will not
Unwrap the Savings: March’s Deal of the Month is Here!
Get ready to gear up and save big because the Deal of the Month is back, and this March, it’s all about staying connected with
Samsung Galaxy S24 series, now at RCUK!
Step into the future of mobile technology and elevate your digital journey with the ground-breaking features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series! Immerse yourself in
Chanukah may be over, but the savings continue!
The lights are staying lit for longer at RCUK! 8 even bigger deals on offer, until 15th January!
A Chanukah miracle is just around the corner!
Come and celebrate Chanukah with us again this year! Here at RCUK we have 8 amazing offers for our Chanukah Deal of the Month and you’ll not want to miss out.
Apple launch the new iPhone 15
Get yours with RCUK! Earlier this month, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 range. With an exciting new colour range, the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main
Exclusive deals in our Manchester store!
Come and celebrate the launch of our brand new Manchester branch with six exclusive deals. Hurry though, these discounts are only available whilst stocks last!
Don’t miss out on our great SIM only deals!
RCUK’s famous Deal of the Month is back and this time we are offering a fantastic SIM only promo! Take advantage of our offer and
20% extra free credit with RCUK Global – next gen international calling
What is RCUK Global? RCUK Global is an international calling service that offers competitive rates worldwide. With the new RCUK Global Web App you are
Samsung Galaxy S23 pre-order now open with RCUK
With Samsung unveiling their new Galaxy S22 range earlier this week, we’re pleased to announce that we can take pre-orders for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Deal of the Month – Unlimited Calls & SMS only £5.99 per month
RCUK’s famous Deal of the Month is back and this time we are offering a fantastic SIM only promo! Take advantage of our offer and
It’s back! 8 days, 8 offers this Chanukah
Come and celebrate Chanukah with us this year! Here at RCUK we have 8 amazing offers running across the 8 days of Chanukah and you’ll not want to miss out. Light up the holiday season and save ££’s with these 8 hot deals…
iPhone 14 pre-order now open with RCUK
Pre-order yours today With Apple unveiling their new iPhone range last week, we’re pleased to announce that we can take pre-orders for the iPhone 14,
It’s back! Deal of the Month: get 50% off Jabra headsets
Throughout May, we’re re-running one of our biggest promotions from last year! We are offering a massive 50% discount on Jabra Talk and Jabra Stealth headsets. Don’t miss your chance to claim this amazing deal – it’s not available anywhere else!
In a world where phones are taking over our lives, be more Punkt.
Founded in Switzerland in 2008, Punkt.’s main purpose is to produce consumer electronics characterized by minimalism in terms of aesthetics and the role they play in our lives. No more ‘distracted living’.
Getting to know Maxi Rose, CEO
Here at RCUK and Alfonica, we attribute success to the hard work of our team, but we know that great leadership matters too. We’re very fortunate to have Maxi Rose steering the ship, as he leads by example and makes every member of staff feel valued, challenged and supported.
Deal of the Month – Unlimited Calls & SMS only £4.99 per month
RCUK’s famous Deal of the Month is back and this time we are offering a fantastic SIM only promo! Take advantage of our offer and get unlimited calls and SMS for only £4.99 per month (VAT included). We’ll even throw in an extra discount if you purchase a Kosher phone at the time of connection.
Samsung Galaxy S22 pre-order now open with RCUK
With Samsung unveiling their new Galaxy S22 range earlier this week, we’re pleased to announce that we can take pre-orders for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Happy Chanukah Deal of the Month: 8 days, 8 offers
Come and celebrate Chanukah with us this year! Here at RCUK we have 8 amazing offers running across the 8 days of Chanukah and you’ll not want to miss out. Light up the holiday season and save ££’s with these 8 hot deals…
Apple unveil new iPhone 13 range
Pre-order yours today With Apple unveiling their latest iPhone 13 range earlier this week, we’re pleased to announce that we can take pre-orders for the
RCG is now a Living Wage accredited employer
Our Living Wage commitment means that everyone working at RCG receives a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK or £10.85 in London. Both
RCUK welcomes back in-store shoppers with 25% off AirPods range
Here at RCUK we’re counting down the days until we can open our doors to in-store shoppers after Lockdown 3.0. All three retail branches will
Deal of the Month: Samsung Galaxy devices from £14.99 per month
In March we’re offering two fantastic deals on Samsung Galaxy devices, with prices starting from just £14.99 per month. Don’t miss your chance to claim
Deal of the Month: 50% off a Jabra headset
In February we’re offering a massive 50% discount on Jabra Talk and Jabra Stealth headsets. Don’t miss your chance to claim this amazing deal –
Seasonal tablet deals – great for gifts
In December we’ve decided to extend our tablet deals, as they’re perfect seasonal gifts. You can choose a tablet from as little as £14.99 and
Check out our great tablet deals
In November we’ll be running some fantastic deals on tablets, which are a great way to stay connected whilst we’re still in the midst of
Work from home – solution in a box
Is poor connectivity at home hindering your team’s productivity? As the government tightens restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, people are being encouraged
Everything Apple announced at the “Time Flies” event
Last night Apple held their annual September event, which marks the start of the hardware season. The “Time Flies” event was different for two reasons.
What is Samsung Single Take camera mode?
Single Take was originally introduced with the S20 range of cameras but has now been rolled out to older Samsung Galaxy models with a recent
Xiaomi Redmi 9 – great smartphone for under £150
The Xiaomi Redmi sub-brand has always been about producing well built and specified phones on a budget and although it has tended to move upmarket
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 range
Coming after the flagship S20 range, the Note variants are always interesting to see the direction in which Samsung are heading and give an indication
Google Pixel 4a – compact and affordable single camera handset
Having been promised for many months, the Google Pixel 4a was quietly launched on August 3. For those not in the know, the ‘a’ in
Aug 2020 mobile phone rumours and leaks
With September approaching things are hotting up in the mobile phone world. July saw the release of the OnePlus Nord and this month should see
iOS 14 – find out what’s new
Apple recently announced the latest iteration of its iPhone operating system – iOS 14. Expected to be launched in September, probably at the same time
Android 11 – what to expect
Android 11 is now officially at beta. This means it is likely to be available later this year. Although we won’t all get it at
Cameras on the Huawei P40 range
Huawei have always looked to be innovative with their smartphone cameras, witness their partnership with Leica and being the first to introduce a periscope lens
What are periscope lenses on a smartphone?
You might have recently noticed the Samsung S20 adverts that talked about 100X “Space Zoom”. While this sounds impressive you need to look further to
OnePlus Nord – Nice phone, but nothing to wow you
When OnePlus launched their first smartphone, way back in 2014, they focused on providing flagship features at mid-range prices. As a result, they won a
Best smartphones under £150
There was a time that all £150 would have got you is a good feature phone or a very basic smartphone. Nowadays, thanks to the
Sony Xperia L4 – a good budget-priced handset
The Xperia L4 is Sony’s take on a budget phone and for the sub £200 price it is a good offering. Having some of the
Poco F2 Pro – great features for the price
Xiaomi’s original Pocophone was released way back in 2018 and at the time was quickly recognised a flagship handset on a budget. Two years in
Xiaomi Redmi 10X range – 2 great handsets for those on a budget
Xiaomi and its sub-brands Redmi and Poco have so many ranges of smartphones that it’s a wonder they can keep track of them all and
July 2020 mobile phone rumours and leaks
Each month we are going to take a look at what is being leaked and the rumours about new handsets in the mobile phone world.
Google Pixel 4 range – not a great upgrade
Since they first decided to enter the handset market, Google have focused on producing phones that highlight the benefits of using stock Android. Latterly, especially
Kosher phones and 4G
One question we often get asked when people are buying a kosher phone is why does a particular handset cost twice the amount of another
Huawei P40 range – impressive handsets with not many apps
A review of any Huawei smartphone in 2020 cannot start without first addressing the elephant in the room. Or, in this case, the elephant not
Samsung Galaxy A31 – bigger battery and more cameras
Samsung’s update of its A range phones continues with the A31, released in April this year, 13 months after the original. Like many of the
Best smartphones under £500
With so much choice in the smartphone world, we thought we would help you out by highlighting a number of handsets in the £400 –
Huawei P Smart 2019 – good value for money at less than £150
Although it was announced way back in Dec 2018, which is a lifetime in smartphone terms, the Huawei P Smart 2019 is still a decently
Nokia 2.3 – upgrade that focuses on the important things
Nokia has continued to upgrade and improve its smartphones right across the range. Released in December 2019, only 6 months after the C2, the C3
Comparing the cameras on the iPhone 11 range
Apple have always had a reputation as a leader in the smartphone camera sector. Right back to 2007 when the original iPhone shipped with a
Nokia 5.3 – is 2 years worth the wait?
The Nokia 5.3 is the 2020 replacement of the 2018 released Nokia 5.1. Not quite sure what happened to the 5.2, but the fact that
Nokia 8.3 5G – Large screen, quad camera array and 5G
The Nokia 8.3 5G will be Nokia’s first 5G phone. First announced in March, it is expected to be available in July, so full information
Sony Xperia I II – better cameras, bigger battery and 5G
The new Sony flagship smartphone follows a year behind its predecessor, the Xperia 1 and looks to be an upgrade in all departments. It is