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O2 UK Delivers Worst Level of Satisfaction for Mobile Data Speed

18th June, 2018 (12 Comments)

A new online RootMetrics survey of 1000 mobile customers has found that EE and Three UK have the highest levels of satisfaction with Mobile Broadband speeds (57% and 58% respectively), while O2 is bottom. Overall 79% would be willing to pay “marginally” more for something faster and more reliable (like 5G).

Wireless ISPs Call on Ofcom to Fix Broken UK Spectrum Auctions UPDATE

17th June, 2018 (1 Comment)

The UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), which is the official trade body for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband providers, has called on Ofcom to “modernise the way it allocates spectrum resources” because they claim that the current approach of national auctions is “no longer fit for purpose“.

Slow Progress on Harnessing Church Spires for Mobile and Broadband UPDATE

16th June, 2018 (6 Comments)

The UK government’s new accord with churches, which was supposed to make it easier for church spires to be used by network providers in order to help spread faster broadband and mobile across rural areas, has reportedly only made sluggish progress due to disputes over hefty access charges etc.

London Mayor Details Plan to Grow 5G, WiFi and Full Fibre Broadband

13th June, 2018 (7 Comments)

The Mayor of London UK, Sadiq Khan, has published a new roadmap that aims to build the “smartest city in the world” and to improve its digital connectivity. The measures will grow public WiFi hotspots, support 5G Mobile networks and make “full fibre” (FTTH/P) ultrafast broadband available to all new build homes.

Ofcom Set Ambition for 5G Spectrum and Possibly 6GHz Wi-Fi

7th June, 2018 (10 Comments)

The UK telecoms regulator has today published a new consultation document on their proposals for the crucial World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19), which amongst other things highlights the bands they’d like to see used for 5G and the possibility of adopting 6GHz for use in future WiFi networks.

EU Boost Fibre and Admit Failing its 2020 Ultrafast Broadband Target UPDATE

6th June, 2018 (7 Comments)

The European Commission has approved a new Electronic Communications Code (ECC) that could boost investment in “full fibre” (FTTP/H) and 5G mobile. At the same time a new report from the European Court of Auditors confirms that their original target for “ultrafast broadband” (100Mbps+) take-up will be missed.

EE Prepare First Live UK Trial of 5G Wireless Broadband in London

6th June, 2018 (3 Comments)

Mobile operator EE has today announced that it will switch on the “UK’s first” live trial of their new prototype 5G based ultrafast wireless broadband network at 10 sites around London’s Tech City area during October 2018, including five small businesses and five homes. Gigabit speeds are predicted.

O2 Criticism – EE Defends Plan to Launch UK 5G Mobile in 2019

30th May, 2018 (16 Comments)

Mobile operator EE has today rejected criticism from rival O2, which claimed that their plan to become the first in the UK to launch a commercial 5G mobile network would only result in a “lite” version of the future ultrafast mobile broadband technology (i.e. missing key features).

BT Enterprise Launch 4G Mobile Broadband Back-up for UK SMEs UPDATE

21st May, 2018 (12 Comments)

BT’s Enterprise division has today launch a new “business-grade broadband product” called 4G Assure, which switches automatically to a 4G mobile data connection to help small and medium sized UK businesses stay connected if they experience an interruption to their fixed line ISP connection.

BT and EE Aim for UK Launch of Commercial 5G Mobile in 2019

15th May, 2018 (18 Comments)

The next generation of ultrafast 5G based Mobile Broadband technology might launch sooner than expected in the United Kingdom after the CEO of BT Group, Gavin Patterson, said that their mobile division (EE) could have a “commercial product launched in the next 18 months.”

Over 50 Cross Party UK MPs Call for Better Rural 4G Mobile Coverage

13th May, 2018 (13 Comments)

More than 50 MPs have signed a letter by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Rural Services that calls on the government’s digital secretary, Matt Hancock, to ensure that 95% of the UK’s landmass can access a mobile service from all operators (Three UK, Vodafone, EE and O2) by the end of 2022.

Ofcom Study Tests O2, Three UK, Vodafone and EE Mobile Performance

9th May, 2018 (3 Comments)

The latest 2018 Consumer Mobile Experience report from Ofcom has used crowdsourced data to reveal some interesting details about the performance of 3G and 4G mobile networks in the United Kingdom, which among other things finds that 86% of urban vs only 73% of rural users are satisfied with their service.

Three UK and SSE Sign Deal to Upgrade Network for 4G and 5G Mobile

1st May, 2018 (16 Comments)

Mobile operator Three UK has today announced a new contract with SSE Enterprise Telecoms, which will initially see the latter facilitating fibre optic connections to 20 of the mobile operator’s core data centres. The deal helps to enhance capacity for their existing 4G network and prepare it for 5G.

O2 to Upgrade 1000 UK Sites with 2.3GHz Based 4G Mobile Spectrum

26th April, 2018 (4 Comments)

After spending £206m to acquire the 2.3GHz radio spectrum band in Ofcom’s recent auction (here), mobile operator O2 UK has now wasted no time in adopting a rapid roll-out and they intend switch-on over 1,000 sites nationwide using the new 4G frequency by the end of 2018.

GWS Reveals Top Most Reliable UK Mobile Operators in 32 Cities

25th April, 2018 (3 Comments)

A new study conducted by Global Wireless Solutions, which combined controlled network testing with an analysis of consumer behaviour and expectations of performance, has revealed which UK cities deliver the most reliable mobile network per operator. It’s good news for O2 and bad for Vodafone.

EE UK Boost 4G Mobile Coverage in Scotland with 90 New Masts

25th April, 2018 (13 Comments)

Mobile operator EE (BT) has completed the construction of its 90th brand new mast site in Scotland within the last 12 months, which has helped to boost their 4G landmass (geographic) network coverage in the country to more than 75%. By comparison EE’s overall landmass coverage of the UK is 90%.

Which? 2018 UK Mobile Network Survey Ranks UW and Giffgaff Top

24th April, 2018 (4 Comments)

Consumer magazine Which? has published the results from their latest 2018 consumer survey of Mobile Network Operators (MNO), which ranked Utility Warehouse top with a customer score of 84% and they were followed by giffgaff (81%). Sadly Vodafone retains the bottom spot.