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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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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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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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Mobile data traffic in Europe to almost triple within five years

Ryan Daws — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:33:46 +0000

The GSMA predicts that mobile data traffic in Europe will almost triple over the next five years, fueled by the expansion of 4G networks in central and eastern Europe and improvements in 5G coverage and capacity. The analysis shows that 5G subscribers are interested in adding high-bandwidth services like gaming, extended reality, and video streaming,... 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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Ofcom: Over half of UK can access full-fibre, mobile coverage steady

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:35:04 +0000

In the latest release of Ofcom’s Connected Nations report, the regulator has provided insight into the state of mobile coverage and broadband availability across the UK. The report, which delves deep into the accessibility of essential services, brings encouraging news regarding full-fibre broadband accessibility and a steady course for mobile coverage. Full-fibre reaches majority of... Read more »

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Vodafone to use Amazon’s LEO satellite network to extend 4G/5G

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:33:06 +0000

Vodafone and Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper have unveiled a strategic partnership to expand the accessibility of 4G and 5G services. The venture will leverage Project Kuiper’s cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and promises to deliver connectivity in regions that have long been deemed logistically challenging and economically prohibitive for traditional communication infrastructure. Dave... Read more »

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Nokia enhances its AirScale baseband portfolio

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:33:29 +0000

Nokia has announced the launch of new products aimed at enhancing its AirScale baseband portfolio. These products, which include next-generation baseband capacity cards named Levante and Lodos – as well as an ultra-performance baseband control card called Ponente – leverage Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology to deliver industry-leading performance, connectivity, and processing. Tommi Uitto, President... Read more »

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