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Vodafone UK completes 3G shutdown to enhance 4G/5G services

Ryan Daws — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:51:15 +0000

Vodafone UK has followed EE’s announcement this week by officially shutting down its 3G mobile network nationwide. This transition allows for the repurposing of related radio frequencies to bolster the faster 4G and 5G services. While Vodafone claims the switch-off is complete as of this week, it slightly missed its initial target of finishing by... Read more »

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RootMetrics: Three overtakes EE for best UK 5G network

Ryan Daws — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:51:52 +0000

RootMetrics has unveiled its latest UK mobile report based on over 600,000 tests conducted in the second half of 2023. The results cover the entire spectrum of user experiences, spanning the UK, individual nations, and 16 prominent metropolitan markets. Here’s a breakdown of how the key players—EE, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone—performed during this... Read more »

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Global utilities set to invest £2B by 2026 in private cellular networks

Ryan Daws — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:59:41 +0000

A report by SNS Telecom & IT highlights that the utilities sector is gearing up for a digital transformation with substantial investments in private 5G/4G cellular networks. The networks, also known as Non-Public Networks (NPNs), are witnessing a global surge in popularity across various industries. The utilities sector has a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate... Read more »

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RootMetrics examines five years of call advancements

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:22:44 +0000

A report from mobile network performance specialist RootMetrics examines the past five years of call advancements. The UK is set to bid farewell to copper landlines and upgrade to a fully digital call network. RootMetrics’ report highlights some of the advancements over the past five years that have made this switch viable. By 2025, the... Read more »

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Vodafone will begin shuttering 3G in 2023 to improve 4G/5G services

Ryan Daws — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:41:40 +0000

Vodafone has announced plans to begin shuttering its 3G network in 2023 to focus on improving 4G/5G services. The operator says that less than 4 percent of data traffic across its network is now delivered via 3G—compared to over 30 percent in 2016. By the end of this year, the amount of 3G traffic is... Read more »

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RootMetrics: EE maintains UK mobile network performance lead

Ryan Daws — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:05:46 +0000

The latest UK Mobile Performance Review from RootMetrics finds that EE remains the operator to beat. EE earned the top spot across all seven of RootMetrics’ performance categories: Overall Performance, Reliability, Accessibility, Speed, Data, Call, and Text. The operator took home 109 of 112 RootScore Awards in major metropolitan areas. Patrick Linder, Sr. Director of... Read more »

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Vodafone partners with Mavenir to develop indoor OpenRAN solution

Ryan Daws — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:25:49 +0000

Vodafone and Mavenir have developed a small cell OpenRAN solution for indoor network coverage. The solution is designed for businesses with medium to large office spaces and uses OpenRAN to support interoperability and prevent vendor lock-in. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone UK, said: “So far, OpenRAN deployment has focused on outdoor connectivity, but... Read more »

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Research: These countries are the ‘most connected’ in the world

Ryan Daws — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:54:05 +0000

Research from CircleLoop has found the countries which have the fastest and most widespread 4G, 5G, and fixed broadband connections. South Korea, unsurprisingly, comes out on top with an overall “connected score” of 9.55 out of 10. The country’s score is based on an average mobile download speed of 186.06Mbps, fixed broadband download speed of... Read more »

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EE braces for a summer of staycations with coastal coverage boost

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:44:09 +0000

BT-owned EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, is preparing for a surge in summer staycations by boosting its coverage in popular coastal destinations. After being mostly cooped up inside for over a year, a holiday is near the forefront of most people’s minds. Many aren’t yet ready to travel abroad – especially with travel advice... Read more »

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EE eases the pain of returning to London’s rail network with coverage boost

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 May 2021 09:44:58 +0000

EE has boosted its mobile coverage across London’s rail network in preparation for the return of commuters and travellers. The UK’s largest mobile operator has built almost 70 new 4G mobile sites – with hundreds more planned – across London’s key rail routes. Connectivity has been improved on seven sections of the London Euston to... Read more »

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