Category: Mobile Broadband
4G LTE trial comes to Cumbria
Everything Everywhere has been involved in 4G LTE trials in Cornwall, and has now moved its trial of faster mobile broadband to customers in Cumbria.
Improved Wi-Fi roaming in the future
Switching between Wi-Fi networks has become a lot easier compared to eight years ago, but it is still far from seamless, the Wi-Fi alliance is looking to certify a system to make it as seamless as possible.
Is Ofcom ahead of the curve on 700Mhz spectrum consultation
Ofcom started a consultation on the long term future for the radio spectrum below 1GHz and now the EU Vice President is calling for broadcasters and broadband providers to work together in this spectrum.
Mobile coverage back on the cards for London Underground
London Underground trains are set to receive mobile coverage through Alcatel-Lucent who have plans to deploy a network that will allow passengers to receive calls and access e-mail for the first time whilst on the move in the Tube.
Belfast seek city-wide Wi-Fi through Super Connected Cities bid
Belfast is seeking to deploy city-wide Wi-Fi and 100% broadband coverage throughout the city using funding from the Super Connected Cities project.
Vodafone and O2 announce plans to share 4G LTE network
Vodafone and O2 have announced that they plan to make one LTE network in the UK, sharing masts to provide services
Virgin Media and London Underground announce first stations to have WiFi
Oxford Circus is among the list of stations soon to have access to WiFi via Virgin Media with the service due to be up and running the end of July.
The Cloud offer free Wi-Fi with your pint in Greene King pubs
Get free Wi-Fi with your pint following a partnership between The Cloud and Greene King pubs
EU votes in new roaming charges and worldwide charge cap
From 1st July the cost of data roaming and calls when travelling outside the UK in the EU will be a little cheaper. Though not as cheap we thought it might be.
Nokia leaves London WiFi trial, new sponsors appear
The free WiFi trial in London at 28 hotspots has seen around 25,000 unique users per month since the start of the trial, and Nokia has decided to leave the scheme, but sponsors for the ad-based system will see it continue.