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CMA raises concerns about proposed Vodafone-Three merger

Ryan Daws — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:46:26 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns over the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three, two of the UK’s four major mobile network operators. The regulator launched its initial Phase 1 investigation in January after the two companies announced a joint venture agreement last year that would combine their 27 million customers under... Read more »

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Government programme boosts 4G coverage in rural Wales

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:13:09 +0000

Several rural communities in Wales are now accessing fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage thanks to the UK government’s Shared Rural Network initiative to tackle poor connectivity in remote areas. The first of 86 planned 4G mobile masts have been switched on this month in places like Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbyty Ystwyth, LLanafan, Tynygraig, West Fedw and... Read more »

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Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:29:56 +0000

Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new approach to boosting mobile services by leveraging its existing fixed network infrastructure along with new smart poles. This innovative solution could help boost mobile coverage across local areas in the UK. The trial, conducted in collaboration with shareholder Liberty Global, involved installing compact smart poles adjacent to... Read more »

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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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Widespread cellular outage hits the US

Ryan Daws — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:14:49 +0000

A cellular outage has swept across large portions of the US, causing disruptions in services provided by major telecom companies including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Data collected from outage tracking website Downdetector revealed that more than 32,000 incidents were reported with AT&T’s service around 4:30am Eastern Time. The outage affected cities including San Francisco, Houston,... 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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CMA launches Vodafone-Three merger investigation

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:13:07 +0000

The UK’s competition regulator has opened an in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival mobile network Three over concerns the deal could lead to higher bills for consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will assess whether combining two of the country’s biggest telecom providers will negatively impact competition and choice in... Read more »

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Dell’Oro forecasts RAN market downturn to continue

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:10:04 +0000

The global Radio Access Network (RAN) market will continue its downturn over the next few years, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. Dell’Oro forecasts that RAN revenues will decline at a compound annual growth rate of one percent through 2024. This comes on the heels of massive 40 percent growth from 2017 to... Read more »

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Ofcom plans to improve mid-contract price rise transparency

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:27:38 +0000

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to improve transparency around mid-contract prices. The regulatory body has expressed concerns about the prevalent practice of mid-contract price rises – often linked to unpredictable inflation – adopted by major phone, broadband, and pay TV companies. In response, Ofcom is suggesting tougher protections for consumers by considering a... Read more »

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Vodafone Spain is being sold to Zegona for €5B

Ryan Daws — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:33:10 +0000

Vodafone has confirmed the sale of its Spanish operations to Zegona Communications, in what it says is a bid to reshape its portfolio for future growth. The deal, valued at €5 billion, comprises a cash consideration of €4.1 billion and up to €0.9 billion in Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS). Upon completion, Vodafone will continue to... Read more »

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