BT will soon be making a re-entry into the consumer mobile sector with the launch its own 4G service – a move that will see BT return after almost 15 years when…
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EE trials superfast 4G internet at Wembley Stadium
UK mobile network operator EE has announced it has successfully performed ultrafast 400Mbps 4G LTE trials at Wembley Stadium, in collaboration with Huawei and Qualcomm. The trio achieved the high download speeds…
EE added a whopping 5.7 million 4G customers in 2014
EE, one of UK’s leading mobile operators, on Friday announced it has added a whopping 5.7 million customers to its 4G network in 2014. The increase in user numbers brings EE’s 4G…
EE, Huawei and Qualcomm successfully trial 410Mbps 4G
Tech giants EE, Huawei and Qualcomm have successfully finished a 410Mbps 4G trial achieving Category 9 LTE data transfer capabilities. The test, claimed as to be the first of its kind in…
Eurotunnel rolls out 4G mobile services for Channel travellers
Eurotunnel has announced roll out of 4G mobile services throughout the Channel Tunnel starting Friday. This means that those travelling through the Channel Tunnel, the underwater passage connecting the UK and France,…
Vodafone expands 4G roaming service to 17 new countries
Vodafone on Thursday announced it has expanded its 4G roaming service to 17 new countries, taking up the total tally up to 40. Antigua & Barbuda, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg,…
UK Gov’s national roaming plan is a curse, new report claims
UK Government’s proposal that aims to force mobile operators to offer their signal to even rival network customers in areas with poor coverage would do more harm to the economy than good,…
Ofcom to expand 4G digital spectrum by 2022
Brits can expect fast and more affordable mobile services coming their way as regulator Ofcom reveals plans of expanding 4G spectrum. The telecoms regulator has revealed it will open up the 700…
EE unveils new ‘Buzzard 2’ 4G in-car Wi-Fi dongle
Everything Everywhere (EE) has rolled out its second in-car 4G dongle dubbed ‘the EE Buzzard 2’, a device that create’s an in-car 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for drivers. The Buzzard 2 can be…
4G in UK twice as fast as 3G, new Ofcom research reveals
Average 4G mobile download speed in UK stands at 15.1 Mbps and 3G at 6.1 Mbps, while upload average 4G speed is 12.4 Mbps, and 3G speed is 1.6 Mbps, new Ofcom…
New 4G coverage heat map reveals mobile connectivity strength across UK
A new 4G coverage heat map, compiled by wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, showcases strength of 2G, 3G and 4G signals available across the UK on key networks – EE, O2, Three…
GiffGaff is finally up on 4G bandwagon
UK mobile operator GiffGaff has finally climbed the 4G bandwagon offering 4G bundles to new and existing customers starting at £12 per month. The O2-owned MVNO is offering 4G monthly contract deals,…
Ofcom planning 4G spectrum auction for next year; will help reduce congestion
UK communications regulator Ofcom on Friday announced it has scheduled 4G spectrum auction in late 2015 or early 2016. The regulator said it will sell off 40MHz of spectrum in the 2.3GHz…
Network congestion to blame for declining UK 4G speeds
4G LTE may have a reputation of delivering anywhere between five to ten times faster speeds than 3G, but that’s not always realisable and speeds may decline owing to a number of…
UK 4G speeds have gone down by 50% this year, new report claims
4G speeds in the UK has almost halved owing to increase in the number of users signing up for 4G networks, new report claims. According to OpenSignal’s latest State of the Market…