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EE launches new 5G standalone mobile network
EE launches brand new 5G standalone mobile network across the UK and reveals new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro, to offer customers the best outdoor and indoor coverage. EE announces the launch of the UK’s newest mobile network – 5G standalone (5GSA) – across fifteen major UK cities. Building on a decade of mobile leadership […]
Huge Vodafone’s OpenRAN network upgrade
Vodafone has completed the testing phases of its OpenRAN programme and is now installing the technology across its network in South West England and Wales. For the last several years, Vodafone has been working with the industry to ensure OpenRAN is a viable alternative to traditional technologies for building mobile masts. This has included numerous […]
EE named UK’s best mobile network… again!
EE has been named the UK’s best mobile network for a record-breaking tenth consecutive year, following independent testing and analysis of the consumer mobile experience by RootMetrics. To provide a robust and definitive picture of the performance of the UK’s mobile networks, RootMetrics conducted 538,780 tests across every region of the country in the last […]
Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
Three UK has completed the construction of 100 sites as part of the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN). This milestone will transform connectivity for residents and businesses across the UK. The Shared Rural Network is a £1 billion programme supported by the mobile industry and Government that aims to improve connectivity in the UK’s most […]
Virgin Media O2 improves network in holiday hotspots
With a busy summer of UK staycations in full swing, Virgin Media O2 has announced a massive boost to its 4G and 5G mobile network, with a focus on rural areas and holiday hotspots. The operator, which was recently voted best combined mobile and WiFi provider, has upgraded its network in more than 72,000 ‘destination’ […]
Virgin Media O2 to launch plug-and-play 5G SA Private Network
Virgin Media O2 Business is now the UK’s first telco to offer a portable commercial 5G Standalone (SA) Private Network (PN). Once plugged in, the new portable network enables companies to immediately access 5G connectivity at the flick of a switch, without the time and expense of building an entire network. Only slightly larger than […]
EE uses temporary sites to expand its network
EE is temporarily expanding its mobile network at major summer events to keep customers connected to the things they love most at the busiest time of year. More than 125 network upgrades are being installed on temporary 4G and 5G masts at venues across the country to complement existing permanent sites and increase network capacity […]
Virgin Media expands its Shared Rural Network
Virgin Media O2 has delivered 4G connectivity across 50 sites as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, providing residents, businesses and visitors in rural communities with faster and more reliable mobile coverage than ever before. The SRN is a £1billion joint initiative between mobile network operators and the UK Government to extend 4G […]
Vodafone launches 5G Standalone Mobile Private Network
Vodafone has announced its new Mobile Private Network (MPN) offering, becoming the first telecoms operator in the UK to standardise a 5G Standalone MPN product and its approach to deliver across the lifecycle of the solution. MPNs allow businesses and organisations to customise network performance and characteristics to suit their own connectivity needs. This has […]
Shared Rural Network programme in Scotland
John Lamont MP has welcomed the significant investment being made to upgrade connectivity throughout rural parts of Scotland during a visit to an existing Virgin Media O2 mast in the Scottish Borders. As part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, new masts will be built in the south of Scotland, while existing masts will […]
EE named UK’s best network by Rootmetrics
EE is once again the UK’s number one network, following the release of independent test results by RootMetrics. The UK-wide testing finds EE comes first in key measures of network quality nationwide, including performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting. EE was named best overall network across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and across […]
Three named fastest 5G network by Ookla
Network diagnostics company Ookla, better known as the operator of the web page speedtest.net and the application, wich measures the connection speed, has named Three as the fastest 5G network in the latter half of last year. Ookla has compared around a million user-initiated 5G tests, generated from 295,713 devices, running iOS and Android, across […]
5G Standalone network switched on by Vodafone
Vodafone has become the first UK mobile operator to switch on its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, with select customers now able to trial its many benefits. Eligible customers who opt into the trial will benefit from even better reliability, improved battery life and improved coverage. Who can take part in the Vodafone 5G SA […]
EE launched first outdoor small cell network in the UK
EE mobile users in the City of London can now enjoy enhanced 4G and 5G coverage along Queen Victoria Street thanks to an innovative connectivity pilot led by Freshwave. Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave’s new mobile infrastructure is shareable and capable of delivering 4G and 5G for all four mobile network operators (MNOs). EE is live […]
Virgin Media O2 announces network upgrades
Virgin Media O2 has announced a host of network upgrades, investment and digital inclusion initiatives across Yorkshire, supporting the home of the UK’s fastest growing digital industry. The company continues to invest billions of pounds in upgrading the UK to help communities remain connected, which has resulted in job creation and partnerships with City Councils […]
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 […]
EE rated UK’s best network for ninth year in a row
EE has been named the UK’s best network for the ninth year running. After independent, UK wide tests by RootMetrics, EE once again leads the pack coming first or joint first across all seven RootScore Awards – reliability, speed, data, call, text, accessibility and overall performance. EE announced earlier this year that its 5G network […]
Three named fastest 5G network in the UK
Three has been recognised once again as the UK’s Fastest 5G Network by Ookla. The recently published H1 2022 data reveals that Three delivers the fastest median 5G download speed compared to EE, Vodafone and O2 in the UK. Three UK achieved median download speeds of 292.57 Mbps and median upload speeds of 13.44 Mbps, […]
Earn £250 with a switch to Three’s network
At a time when people are looking to cut costs and save money to combat the rising cost of living, Three, the UK’s fastest 5G network, is offering up to £250 cashback when customers switch to its network before July 7. Three’s supercharged cashback incentive can be easily earned on both leading handsets and SIM […]
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 […]
5G Mobile Private Network launched in the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
Vodafone, Nokia, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have confirmed the first companies to run trials at the Plymouth Smart Sound – the first marine-focused 5G testbed powered by a 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN). Smart Sound Connect incorporates a private 4G/5G marine network to provide full coverage across the coastal proving grounds, […]
UK first 5G network slice by Vodafone and Ericsson
Vodafone and Ericsson completed a successful lab trial demonstrating 5G network slicing with on-demand quality of service control for the virtual reality use cases. Network slicing is a new service for business customers and application developers, enabled by the deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) networks. The service allows mobile operators to create multiple virtual network […]
EE delivers 4G coverage boost in Ceredigion
Mobile coverage in rural parts of Ceredigion has been significantly improved after EE upgraded or built more than ten 4G masts in the county. With more than a million tourists expected to visit mid-Wales this year to enjoy its scenic coastline, hiking routes, and rich heritage, EE has strengthened its 4G connectivity along two of […]
EE to get 5G standalone upgrade
EE launched its 5G standalone network at the start of September in 15 cities, including all four UK capitals and major metropolitan areas where it is most needed, including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow and Sheffield. With these additional 16 locations – which include popular tourist destinations, commuter towns, and centres of industry – EE’s most […]
O2 boost data for no extra cost
From now until 5 February 2025, customers can benefit from huge data boost at no extra cost across all of O2’s PAYG tariffs. The data deal is available to both new and existing customers with up to three times the data allowance on offer, meaning those who take a 10GB plan will get boosted to […]
