BT signs deal with Ericsson to replace Huawei in 5G network
Ericsson has signed a deal with BT to supply equipment for its 5G network in major cities across the UK, as the telecommunications giant continues to shift away from Huawei.
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What does the ban on ‘locked’ smartphones mean for me?
A ban on mobile phone companies selling handsets “locked” to a network will make switching provider easier for consumers next year.
EE launches Match Day Experience for sports fans unable to attend games
EE has unveiled a new set of viewing features for sports fans currently unable to attend matches, including new augmented reality graphics and 360-degree pitch-side viewing.
EE switches on 5G network in Aberdeen
Mobile network EE has switched on its 5G services in Aberdeen today.
BT signs deal with Nokia as fallout from Huawei 5G ban takes effect
Nokia has signed a major deal with BT that will make it one of the winners from the 5G ban on Huawei.
EE mobile plan includes all Apple streaming services ahead of 5G iPhone launch
EE has announced a new mobile plan for Apple’s iPhone which includes access to all the tech giant’s streaming and entertainment services for the first time.
EE to upgrade communications equipment near Aberdeen football pitch
A leading telecommunications firm has submitted plans to install improved equipment near an Aberdeen football ground.
North-east MSP warns vulnerable people at risk of being ‘left behind’ due to issues accessing supermarket deliveries
A north-east MSP has warned vulnerable people are at risk of being "left behind" after experiencing problems accessing supermarket delivery slots.
Phone mast serving Nightingale hospital in Birmingham among latest attacks
A mast providing mobile connectivity to the Nightingale hospital in Birmingham was among 20 suspected arson attacks against phone masts over the Easter weekend.
EE gives unlimited data to NHS staff for six months
EE is to give all NHS staff free unlimited data for six months to support workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BT removes home broadband limits during Covid-19 outbreak
BT is to remove all caps on home broadband plans to give customers unlimited data while working from home or self-isolating.
Government talks with phone companies to help stop spread of Covid-19
Ministers are asking phone operators if they can use mobile data to help monitor whether the public are following social distancing advice to tackle the coronavirus.
Mobile networks pledge no data charges for accessing NHS Covid-19 advice online
The UK’s major mobile operators are to allow customers to access NHS advice about coronavirus for free.
EE pay monthly customers can now use Alexa devices to take calls
EE pay monthly customers can now answer calls hands-free through their Amazon Echo smart speaker, it has been announced.
First permanent mobile coverage on underground Tube trains available
Permanent phone reception is available on underground sections of London’s Tube network for the first time.
EE launches 5G in 21 more towns and cities
EE has switched on its 5G network in 21 new towns and cities, bringing its number of UK areas with access to the network to 71.
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.
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 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.