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Streetwave Test Mobile Data Performance on the Elizabeth Line Train

28th May, 2025 (3 Comments)

Network analyst firm Streetwave has today shared the results from a recent survey they conducted, which examined the coverage and performance of 4G and 5G mobile (broadband) networks – including EE, Three UK, Vodafone and O2 – for people travelling on part of the Elizabeth Line (train) from Heathrow Airport (T 2/3) to Canary Wharf.

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50 Government Funded 4G Mobile Mast Upgrades Now Live Across UK

28th May, 2025 (0 Comments)

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has this morning revealed that a total of 50 government-funded rural 4G (mobile broadband) mast upgrades have now gone live across England (9 masts), Wales (28) and Scotland (13) as part of the industry-led £1bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) project. But 50 more will follow by March 2026.

Streetwave to Map 4G and 5G Mobile Coverage Across South Yorkshire

25th May, 2025 (4 Comments)

Network analyst firm Streetwave has revealed that they’ve won yet another contract to map 4G and 5G mobile broadband coverage and performance in England, which will this time see them testing along 6,000km of the road network within the four councils covered by the local authority’s Superfast South Yorkshire project.

Gov Reveal More on Ofcom’s Planned Change to Improve 4G Mobile Maps

23rd May, 2025 (25 Comments)

The UK Government’s Minister for Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, this week provided more details to parliament on how Ofcom would soon improve the accuracy and relevance of their mobile coverage maps, which made particular reference to the minimum required 4G mobile broadband speed (currently 2Mbps) – this will shortly be more than doubled to 5Mbps.

Ofcom Ranks Big UK Mobile and Broadband ISPs by Quality and Faults – 2025

22nd May, 2025 (4 Comments)

Ofcom has today published their 2025 study of UK broadband, phone and mobile service quality, call waiting times, complaint levels, fault repairs, compensation and install times for the largest providers. For example, TalkTalk attracted the lowest satisfaction for broadband (77%) and Plusnet (BT) secured the highest (91%).

Vodafone and MediaTek Test Pushes 5G Upload Speeds up to 277Mbps

21st May, 2025 (6 Comments)

Mobile network operator Vodafone recently hooked up with semiconductor (CPU etc.) firm MediaTek to test the combination of their 5G Standalone (5G SA) based mobile broadband network with the latest M90 modem. The solution proved able to deliver 5G uplink speeds of up to 277Mbps at their test facility in Madrid (Spain).

CityFibre UK Complete Primary £30m FTTP Broadband Rollout in Ipswich

21st May, 2025 (0 Comments)

Network operator CityFibre, which has so far built their 2.5Gbps speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network to cover 4.4 million UK premises (4.2m Ready for Service), have today confirmed the completion of their “primary” £30 million build in the Suffolk (England) town of Ipswich.

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Mobile Networks Call on Gov to Help Bring 5G Upgrades to 6,200 UK Sites

21st May, 2025 (8 Comments)

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), which represents the main providers of mobile network infrastructure for EE, O2, Vodafone and Three UK (i.e. Cellnex UK, Cornerstone, MBNL and WIG), has today called on the government to resolve the issue of 6,200 UK sites (masts etc.) that are “stuck in legislative limbo” and preventing 5G upgrades.

Vodafone UK Website Adverts Banned Over Misleading Savings Claim

21st May, 2025 (0 Comments)

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), prompted by a complaint from rival mobile operator EE (BT), has banned two website adverts for Vodafone after the watchdog found that it had made “misleading” savings claims and the packages did not return to the prices against which the savings were being claimed once the promotions ended.

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Vodafone Top 1.61 Million UK Broadband Customers as Mobile Declines

20th May, 2025 (13 Comments)

Mobile network operator and UK ISP Vodafone has today published their Q4 FY25 financial results, which confirms that their fixed line broadband base grew by a healthy 61,000 in the last quarter to total 1.61 million customers (down from 72k added in Q3 2024). But their mobile base fell again to total 18.175m (down by -125k in Q4 vs -174k in Q3).

No Resolution Yet in £120m Dispute Between Vodafone UK and Former Franchisees

19th May, 2025 (0 Comments)

Last year we reported on how broadband and mobile provider Vodafone had been hit with a £120m+ legal claim from over 60 current and former UK franchisees (here). The group, which said they were challenging the “financial, mental, and physical impacts of the retail giant’s “irrational” business decisions“, today reported that their attempt to mediate a solution “has come to an end with no resolution“.

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UK Government and Industry Look to Tackle A2P SMS Messaging Fraud

13th May, 2025 (0 Comments)

The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), which is a global trade body that works to address issues affecting mobile networks, has met with the UK Government’s Home Office to discuss the future Telecom Fraud Charter (TFC) and how they can improve the progress being made in tackling Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS text messaging fraud.

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Vodafone UK Quietly Launch New Pro 3 Broadband Plan and WiFi 7 Router UPDATE

10th May, 2025 (19 Comments)

Internet, mobile and phone provider Vodafone UK appears to have quietly introduced a new range of fixed line “Pro 3 Broadband” packages, which feature their “all new” Ultra Hub 7 Fibre router and Super WiFi 7 Booster. The headline change here is reflected in the fact that this kit supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 networking standard for faster speeds.

Vodafone Introduces Screen Damage Insurance for UK Mobiles

9th May, 2025 (4 Comments)

Mobile network operator Vodafone UK has today introduced Screen Damage Insurance, which costs “from” as little as £2 per month and enables new and existing customers to “protect one of the most important parts of their phone” with manufacturer approved parts and flexible repair options.

VOXI UK Offer 5G Mobile Plan for £10 Monthly with 80GB of Data

8th May, 2025 (0 Comments)

Contract-free mobile operator VOXI, which is the virtual network provider (MVNO) sibling of Vodafone, has launched a new promotion that offers their entry-level £10 per month SIM-Only plan with 80GB (GigaBytes) of mobile broadband data (usually 20GB), as well as unlimited access to social media, calls, text and picture messages.

Vodafone UK Launch First Free 7-Day eSIM Mobile Network Trial

7th May, 2025 (11 Comments)

New customers who fancy giving Vodafone’s mobile network (4G and 5G) a try in London can now do so for free for seven days as part of a new eSIM based trial, which will give you 50GB of data (mobile broadband), 500 minutes and 500 texts and all without changing your number. But various other cities and locations will soon be able to do the same.

Vodafone Expands its Role in UK Energy 4G Smart Meter Upgrade Project

2nd May, 2025 (15 Comments)

Mobile operator Vodafone has been awarded a second contract as part of its work with the Data Communications Company (DCC), which is working to upgrade existing Smart Meters in UK homes with Toshiba’s new 4G Communication Hub (details). But under the new deal they’ll also be providing some crucial fixed line data connectivity too.