UK’s telecom watchdog has given its approval for white space spectrum use in a bid to boost wireless network availability in the UK while also laying groundwork for Internet of Things in…
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Ofcom begins consultation over 5G 6GHz spectrum
Ofcom has announced it has begun consulting key members of the mobile industry to get UK ready for arrival of 5G services, which is said to arrive in around 2020. The regulator…
BT must maintain sufficient margin between wholesale and retail superfast broadband charges: Ofcom
Telecom regulator Ofcom has outlined new rules to force BT maintain a sufficient margin between its wholesale and retail superfast broadband charges. The UK regulator has notified the European Commission (EC) of…
Say goodbye to notspots as UK Gov, mobile operators ink £5 billion deal
The UK government and four major mobile operators of the country have inked a £5 billion deal in a bid to improve mobile phone voice and text coverage across the country and…
BT’s EE acquisition bid likely to face regulatory hurdles instigated by competitors
BT has inked an exclusivity agreement with Deutsche Telekom and Orange for possible acquisition of Everything Everywhere (EE) pegged at around £12.5 billion on a debt/cash free basis, but the deal will…
Brits’ interest in social networking dropping fast, new report claims
Social media usage has dropped across a number of countries, with UK accounting for the greatest decline, new report claims. According to a recent survey conducted by U.K. telecoms regulator Ofcom, using…
Is superfast broadband available across UK? In your dreams says new report
According to latest data from Ofcom, superfast broadband in the UK is still patchy with many households and businesses still not having access to 2Mbps broadband. The report found that average download…
BT’s broadband monopoly having a negative impact on innovation claim UK telecom giants
Leading British telecom firms are jointly calling out broadband regulator Ofcom to curb BT’s business broadband market monopoly. The UK Competitive Telecommunications Association (UKCTA) wants Ofcom to let other companies lay their…
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…
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…
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…
BT on a recruitment spree; announces 500 vacancies
After a major recruiting drive in May this year, BT’s Openreach, responsible for the building and maintenance of BT’s networks, has announced that it has openings for 500 engineers. The announcement was…
One third rural mobile customers suffered from dropped calls
The latest Ofcom report names and shames the best and worst in mobile phone connectivity.
Ofcom: EE surpasses O2, Three & Vodafone in call quality ratings
EE grabbed the crown as best mobile network in terms of call quality, while O2 and Three stood at second and third positions respectively, leaving Vodafone at the last!
Brits devote more time in accessing digital technology than sleeping claims new research
An average UK adult spends more time in accessing media or communications (eight hours, 41 minutes a day) than they do sleeping (eight hours, 21 minutes).