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
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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.
Mobile network EE set to bring 5G to Aberdeen next year
A mobile network is to roll out new 5G coverage in Aberdeen in 2020.
EE to launch UK 5G network on May 30
EE is to launch its 5G mobile network in the UK on May 30.
EE confirms fix for calling issue
EE has confirmed it has fixed an issue which left some customers unable to make or receive calls over its 4G network.
EE network hit by calling issues
EE has confirmed an issue with 4G calling has left some users of its network unable to make phone calls.
Samsung confirms 5G phone launch on June 7
Samsung’s first 5G-enabled smartphone will go on sale in the UK next month.
EE to run 5G trial at Glastonbury
A 5G mobile network is to be tested during Glastonbury as part of EE’s ongoing trials of the technology.
Plans for 5G rollout in Aberdeen take step forward
The new technology will massively boost internet speeds for mobile phone users in Aberdeen
EE announces new video streaming subscriptions for pay monthly customers
EE pay monthly customers can now receive six-month subscriptions to the Amazon Prime Video and MTV Play streaming services as part of their plan, the telecoms firm has announced.
New plans for phone tower near Aberdeen football ground
Plans have been lodged to build a communications tower near a football ground.
Broadband customers must now be told minimum speeds at point of sale
Broadband customers must be told the minimum and peak time speeds they will receive before they sign a contract under new protections coming into force on Friday.
Woman claims she was stalked after EE-employed ex-partner accessed her data
An EE customer has claimed she was stalked by an ex-partner who worked for the firm after he accessed her personal data without permission.
Holographic AI stylist to capture fashion of stars on Bafta red carpet
A holographic AI stylist will grace the red carpet at this year’s Bafta awards, capturing the stars’ styles as part of an EE trial using its 5G network technology.
BT confirms removal of Huawei equipment from core networks
BT has confirmed it is removing Huawei equipment from key areas of its 4G network, as concerns continue to be raised about the Chinese firm’s presence in critical telecoms infrastructure.
EE to test 5G live broadcast capabilities with BT Sport
EE will use a test of its 5G network to carry out the first remote production live broadcast of a sporting event this weekend.
EE to launch 5G connectivity across 16 UK cities
EE is to launch 5G mobile connectivity in 16 UK cities in 2019, the telecoms firm has said.
EE adds nine new east London sites to 5G trial
EE has announced the launch of nine new trial sites of 5G mobile technology in east London.
EE begins first trial of 5G mobile technology in Canary Wharf
EE has switched on the UK’s first trial of 5G mobile technology at Canary Wharf in London.