Boosting mobile phone signal in north-east is ‘top priority’ says MP
Boosting mobile phone connectivity in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine remains a “top priority” for the UK Government, according to the local MP.
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Three rolling out 5G to smartphones end of February after initial delay
Three will finally begin rolling out its 5G service to mobiles at the end of the month after delaying the launch last year.
Vodafone to take £169m hit on stripping out Huawei from EU core network
Vodafone has said it will remove Huawei systems from its sensitive “core” networks in Europe at a cost of around 200 million euros (£169 million) in the wake of decisions to restrict the Chinese firm’s 5G role.
BT boss welcomes ‘clarity’ over Government’s Huawei decision
The boss of BT has welcomed the Government’s “clarity” over its decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei access to the UK’s 5G phone network infrastructure.
Brexit: What will happen to mobile roaming charges?
Roaming charges on smartphones when travelling across Europe ended in June 2017 but there were questions about how long it would last after Brexit was voted for a year earlier.
UK mobile operators assessing ‘potential impact’ of Huawei 5G outcome
The UK’s mobile operators have said they will look into the potential impact of the Government’s decision on the future of Huawei in the country’s 5G network.
Motorola Razr pre-orders open in UK
Motorola’s revamped version of the Razr phone can now be pre-ordered in the UK, the company has confirmed.
Mobile users ‘may not be receiving signal they expect from coverage checkers’
Millions of mobile users may not be receiving the quality of service expected from consulting a network’s coverage checker, it has been warned.
EE and Vodafone discount proposals for out-of-contract customers criticised
Discounts proposed by EE and Vodafone for out-of-contract customers will leave too many people continuing to overpay for their handset, Citizens Advice has said.
O2 expands 5G network to 13 more UK towns and cities
Mobile operator O2 has expanded its 5G network to another 13 towns and cities across the UK.
EE extends 5G network to six more towns and cities
EE has announced the switching-on of 5G in six new UK locations, taking the number of towns and cities with access to the operator’s 5G network to 50.
EE expands 5G network to 14 new towns and cities
EE has announced the expansion of its 5G network to 14 new towns and cities, including Liverpool, Glasgow and Huddersfield for the first time.
Apple picks up three prizes at EE Pocket-lint Awards
Apple has picked up three awards including the best flagship phone of 2019 at the annual EE Pocket-lint Awards.
UK’s mobile networks working together to tackle ‘not-spots’ in remote areas
The UK’s big four mobile operators have agreed to work together on a shared 4G rural network plan that aims to bring mobile connectivity to poorly served areas of the country.
5G explained: What is it and how fast will it make smartphone browsing?
O2 has become the latest mobile operator to launch its 5G network, promising faster data speeds in busy areas.
BT boss warns it would take seven years to remove Huawei from all UK infrastructure
The chief executive of BT has warned it would take seven years to completely remove Chinese tech giant Huawei from all the UK’s telecoms infrastructure.
What is 5G and how fast is it?
The Government has announced plans to speed up the roll-out of 5G technology and improve mobile phone signals in rural areas as part of efforts to increase innovation across the UK.
Warnings over ‘two-tier’ phone coverage in north-east
Just 44.6% of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine towns and villages have 4G Coverage, compared to 100% in Aberdeen North and 96.1% in Aberdeen South
Eight out of 10 UK areas lack full 4G coverage, says Which?
Millions of people are at risk of mobile signal blackouts because their area is not adequately served by full 4G coverage, Which? has reported.
Glastonbury 2019 broke data usage records, EE reveals
More than double the amount of mobile data was used on-site at this year’s Glastonbury Festival than the previous event in 2017, EE has said.
Vodafone hopes to ‘outshine’ rivals with 5G launch
Vodafone has become the second UK operator to roll out its 5G network, launching the highest service in seven cities on Wednesday.
What is 5G and when can I receive it?
The era of 5G is upon the UK, with faster speeds not only expected to transform everyday smartphones but also everything from virtual reality to healthcare.
Music fans set up camp as Glastonbury Festival opens gates
Michael Eavis has opened the gates to this year’s Glastonbury Festival – telling queuing campers “welcome to Worthy Farm”.
Severe thunderstorms forecast for Glastonbury Festival
Music fans may face severe thunderstorms at this year’s Glastonbury Festival with flooding also possible, forecasters say.
UK network operators ‘call for clarity over position on Huawei’
The UK’s network operators have reportedly written to the Government asking for it to be clearer about its position on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, over fears it could impact on the country’s roll-out of 5G.
Which smartphones are 5G-enabled?
5G is available to the public in the UK for the first time, with EE launching its service on Thursday in select cities.
EE launches 5G network
EE is set to make its 5G network available to the public on Thursday, marking the start of a new era in the UK’s mobile capabilities.
Vodafone reveals 5G rollout plans
Vodafone will introduce 5G in seven UK cities in July as the telecoms firm revealed its plans to launch its version of the next generation mobile network.
EE to switch on 5G network this month but sale of Huawei devices ‘paused’
EE has left Huawei out of its line-up of 5G smartphones, as the telecoms firm announced it will switch on the UK’s first 5G network on May 30.
Edinburgh included among EE’s first 5G cities in the UK
Edinburgh has been named as one of six cities where the UK’s first 5G mobile network is to launch next week.