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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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Rural 5G deprivation hinders nearly a million Brits

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:59:32 +0000

A recent study commissioned by Vodafone UK and conducted by WPI Economics has shed light on a significant digital divide prevailing in Britain’s most deprived communities. Titled ‘Connecting the Countryside’, the report revealed a striking contrast in 5G accessibility between rural and urban areas. According to the findings, 46 percent of rural deprived areas are... Read more »

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Vodafone launches UK’s first 5G SA network for consumers

Ryan Daws — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:04:59 +0000

Vodafone has made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first operator in the UK to offer customers a 5G SA (5G Standalone) network. The advanced network, known as 5G Ultra, represents a significant upgrade from the existing 5G service. While the previous 5G technology relied partly on 4G infrastructure (referred to as 5G Non-Standalone), Vodafone’s... Read more »

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Vodafone UK waives Ukraine call and roaming fees

Ryan Daws — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:54:32 +0000

Vodafone UK is waiving all call fees to Ukraine in addition to providing free data roaming to customers in the country. Ahmed Essam Shelbaya, CEO of Vodafone UK, tweeted: In addition to the decision to help people keep in touch with their loved ones, Vodafone is making a donation to relevant humanitarian efforts. “We will... Read more »

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Vodafone set to Open(RAN) a pioneering new UK R&D centre

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:39:29 +0000

Vodafone has set out its plans to launch a pioneering new R&D centre in the UK that will focus on OpenRAN. OpenRAN is set to bring about a new paradigm for how telecoms networks are deployed. Free of vendor lock-in, operators can use the interoperable equipment which suits their particular needs for cost and performance.... Read more »

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