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Vodafone UK successfully switches off 3G
Vodafone UK has successfully switched off its legacy 3G network across the UK. The activity, which finished this week, allows Vodafone to repurpose the last remaining 3G radio frequencies to strengthen 4G and 5G services, meaning customers across more parts of the UK can access faster data services and clearer voice calls. The activity follows […]
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G in 2025
Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will start to switch off 3G services in 2025 as part of its ongoing network transformation. This will enable the company to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver enhanced speeds and reliability for customers. It follows the Government and industry’s […]
EE to retire 3G in Warrington
EE customers in Warrington will be supported to move to 4G or 5G as part of a pilot withdrawal of its 3G service in the town the week of 17th July. This localised pilot scheme will be used to support EE’s nationwide retirement of 3G technology in early 2024. 95 percent of EE customers in […]
Vodafone is switching off its 3G!
Following successful switch-off pilots across Plymouth and Basingstoke in February 2023, Vodafone has announced its plans to start switching off the remainder of its UK 3G network from June 2023. The decision to switch-off 3G – which is in line with all UK mobile network operators – will see 3G coverage gradually phased out and […]
Three UK to switch off 3G by the end of 2024
Three UK has announced that the UK’s first 3G network will be switched off at the end of 2024, as the network’s investments in 4G and 5G gather pace. The announcement represents a significant milestone in UK mobile technology with the target date just over two decades after Three UK launched 3G in the UK […]
Mobile Britain 2022 report shows 5G overtaking 3G
Three UK today publishes ‘Mobile Britain 2022’ – a new report showing how Brits have been swiping, sharing and connecting. The new proprietary data reveals a 5G boom in the last year, with usage increasing by 385% on Three’s superfast network. 5G data carried on Three’s network is now more than double that of 3G […]
New Honor 200 Pro and Honor 200 Lite available on Vodafone
The Honor 200 Pro and Honor 200 Lite are now available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network from £33 a month and £20 a month (with £30 upfront cost). The latest devices from Honor are available with Vodafone EVO, the smart way to buy a new smartphone. The flexible mobile offering lets customers get their new […]
Rural Welsh receiving reliable Vodafone 4G
Communities in both Ceredigion and Powys, Wales, are now receiving Vodafone’s fast, reliable 4G coverage as part of the government’s commitment to the Shared Rural Network programme. Vodafone customers living in, working in or visiting the locations of Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbyty Ystwyth, LLanafan, Ty’n-y-graig, West Fedw and Trawsgoed are now enjoying faster and more reliable data […]
Virgin Media O2 brings enhanced coverage to Shetland
Beatrice Wishart, the MSP for Shetland, has welcomed Virgin Media O2’s investment to transform mobile connectivity on the Shetland Islands. During a visit to one of the company’s new 4G phone masts in Walls, which will deliver a much-needed boost to mobile signal for communities in rural Shetland, the MSP was updated on Virgin Media […]
EE completes first stage of SRN ahead of schedule
People living, working, and visiting rural communities across the UK are benefiting from enhanced mobile connectivity after EE completed its widespread 4G coverage upgrades under the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) six months ahead of schedule. The SRN is a £1 billion partnership between the UK’s four mobile network operators and the […]
Vodafone Big Winter Sale 2023 is here
Vodafone is offering huge savings across a range of amazing tech, including £670 with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, £614 with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, £480 with the iPhone 14 Pro, £468 with the Google Pixel 7 and £216 with the iPhone 15. Customers can also enjoy Fibre 2 Home Broadband for just £24 […]
Vodafone’s Big Christmas Sale 2023
Vodafone has revealed its Big Christmas Sale 2023 deals. Customers can save on smartphones, smartwatches, as well as on broadband and SIM-only offers. Vodafone is offering huge savings across a range of amazing tech, including £108 off the iPhone 15, £144 off the iPhone 14, £432 off the Samsung Galaxy S22 and £396 off the […]
EE brings 4G coverage boost to Northern Ireland
Residents and businesses across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from improved 4G mobile coverage following a series of network upgrades from EE. EE has significantly expanded the reach of its 4G network by upgrading 139 locations across Northern Ireland as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN), a £1 billion initiative to extend 4G mobile […]
Vodafone brings 4G to next two rural communities
Vodafone customers in and around the Scottish rural communities of Ae and Loch Head in Dumfries and Galloway are now receiving stronger 4G coverage so residents, businesses and visitors are now enjoying faster and more reliable data speeds as well as better quality voice calls. The activity is part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN), […]
Nokia and Virgin Media O2 extend 5G RAN deal
Nokia has announced that it has won a new three-year deal with Virgin Media O2 to supply Radio Access Network (5G RAN) equipment from its market-leading AirScale portfolio, continuing the long-standing partnership that exists between the two companies. The deal will see the operator invest in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, supporting Virgin Media […]
Three launch Unlimited SIMs to the reseller market
Three UK has partnered with leading mobile data specialist, Jola, to develop and launch a range of competitive unlimited Business SIMs specifically designed for the reseller channel. The partnership will see Jola offering a range of competitive Unlimited Voice and Data and Unlimited Data on the UK’s fastest 5G network. There is huge demand from […]
Signal boost across Scotland!
A Shared Rural Network mast, near Lockerbie and funded by the UK government, is the first of 120 planned upgrades to bolster 4G signal reception across Scotland. Vodafone customers living and working in parts of the Scottish Borders are benefiting from reliable and fast Vodafone 4G thanks to the completion of the first Shared Rural […]
New Winter Deals at Smarty!
Smarty mobile has revealed its winter sale deals on a flexible one month plan. How much can customers save? Let’s see! Smarty’s customers can now get more data for less money. They’ll also get unlimited calls and texts, 5G at no extra cost and EU roaming included up to 12GB. The first deal comes with […]
Get an extra 20GB at Smarty!
Smarty – a sister-brand of Three – has launched a new offer. Customers can get an extra 20GB of data every month for a whole year with Smarty’s £10 SIM-only plan. Normally, this £10 SIM-only plan comes with a 30GB data allowance, but now – it is 50GB! The plan by Smarty for £10 per […]
EE upgrades 5G network across 14 new locations!
EE has announced the next phase of its industry-leading 5G rollout, bringing enhanced superfast 5G speeds to 14 towns and cities across the UK, as well as extending its 5G coverage footprint to a further 14 UK towns. The network upgrade follows EE’s recent launch of a new range of Essentials, All Rounder and Full […]
Vodafone boosts signal near Bank Holiday hotspots
With the 2022 August Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in a number of tourist hotspots and beach locations, so staycationers, as well as residents and local businesses, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. Locations including Abergele and Harlech (Conwy), Bembridge (Isle of […]
Three continues to grow with population coverage reaching 54%
Three UK announces that its award-winning 5G network now covers more than 54% of the UK’s population, making it the UK’s biggest and fastest 5G network. 5G is now available in more than 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites as Three’s £2bn+ network transformation gathers pace. The improvements support major growth in customer data […]
Vodafone 5G network live in 12 more UK locations
Vodafone has switched on its 5G network in 12 further locations across the UK, giving consumers, businesses and their employees faster mobile data and more reliable mobile coverage. The Vodafone 5G network is now available for residents up and down the country – from Watford to Wigan, South Lackenby to South Wales, and beyond. With […]
