Category: Mobile Broadband
Three acquires part of 1800 MHz spectrum to deploy 4G
Yesterday there was no sign of 4G until well into 2013, but today we now have three providers who will probably have services running before the end of 2012.
Ofcom approves Everything Everywhere’s use of 1800 MHz band for 4G
Good news for those champing at the bit to get access to faster mobile broadband, T-Mobile and Orange can from 11th September start to use their 1800 MHz spectrum to offer a LTE and WiMAX service.
£150m rural mobile coverage boost to have limited effect
Government plans for £150m to increase mobile coverage in poor / no signal areas are likely to massively under-deliver.
BT met its goal of half million London Wi-Fi hotspots
With the first week of the London 2012 Olympics nears it conclusion, BT is making the most of announcing how its Wi-Fi network is managing to connect people.
More free WiFi in London
With London expected to be packed to the gunnels over the next two months, access to free WiFi becomes ever more important for visitors.
Ofcom announces 4G spectrum auction to take place Q1 2013
Ofcom's have set out the timescale for the 4G spectrum auctions which will enable next generation mobile broadband services, with the auctions likely to proceed in Q1 2013.
Britain leads on number of WiFi equipped train carriages
Is the culture of pessimism across the UK, meaning we are missing out in the areas where we are doing better than our European counterparts?
Make others green with envy while stuck in London traffic this summer
A taxi service in the London area is highlighting that its 300 strong fleet now offers free WiFi for its passengers.
SambaMobile launch advert funded mobile broadband service
Being paid for viewing adverts or filling in surveys is nothing new, but SambaMobile is now applying this model to the mobile broadband market.
New EU roaming charge limits now in effect
Using your mobile phone in Europe may now be cheaper, as new lower charge caps come into effect.