Category: Mobile Broadband
Mobile UK comments on 100 days of government
The trade association for the UK's mobile networks has commented on how it believes the government is doing across 5 different areas where they say reform is needed.
Vodafone on 5G on the railway
Vodafone has published research about the benefits of 5G Standalone rollouts on the railway and the economic impact of ubiquitous Internet access whilst travelling
Vodafone and Three respond to CMA proposed merger remedies
A response to the CMA proposed remedies for the Vodafone and Three merger has been released as the mobile networks try to fight for reasonable merger conditions.
Ofcom report on mobile Shared Rural Network compliance
A report on the compliance of the UK mobile networks to meet their SRN obligations shows that Three missed the end of June 2024 target, whilst the other networks increased coverage in line with Ofcom requirements.
EE deploys its first 5G mini masts
Availability of 5G and capacity should have improved for EE mobile customers in Croydon recently as the the first 5G mini masts from the telecoms firm have gone live in the borough.
Carrbridge Youth Centre benefits from Three Connected Communities programme
Access to and knowing how to use digital devices is something many assume young people are born with today but access to devices can be limited and this can leave people less confident in their use.
EE launch new AI powered Scam Guard service
EE has launched a new service for its Pay Monthly mobile customers starting at £1/month for a service that will monitor calls and alert to suspected scammers.
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extend mobile network sharing agreement
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have signed an agreement that extends the existing mast-sharing deal for another decade.
Highest mobile mast in UK built by Virgin Media O2 in Glencoe
As part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) Virgin Media O2 has announced the completion of the first stage of the project with a mobile mast at Glencoe. At an altitude of 1,108 metres this is the highest mobile mast in the UK.
Three launches Go Roam Around the World Extra
Mobile network operator Three has announced improvements to its roaming offer with a "Go Roam Around the World Extra" (long name!) package. Launching tomorrow, the service will allow its customers to make calls, send and receive text messages and use inclusive data in over 160 countries, up from the 71 countries for the existing non-extra package.