O2 5G in over 150 UK locations
O2 has continued to roll out 5G at pace, with customers in over 150 UK towns and cities now able to take advantage of the high-speed network. New locations now…
EE switches on 5G in 13 new locations
EE has switched on 5G in a further 13 towns across the UK, including Leamington Spa – home of the Silicon Spa Gaming Cluster. The new locations are: Burton-upon-Trent Cannock…
Lockdown support measures from Virgin Media
UK multiplay operator Virgin Media has introduced a series of measures to help keep its customers connected and entertained during the latest nationwide lockdown. The operator is making a variety…
BT, BBC zero rate mobile lockdown learning
BT and the BBC have announced plans to zero rate the hugely-popular online education strand BBC Bitesize for all EE, BT Mobile, and Plusnet Mobile customers, while UK schools remain…
Discovery, Vodafone content deal
Multichannel programmer Discovery and multiplay telco Vodafone have signed a new long-term, multi-platform agreement in Europe under which Vodafone customers in 12 markets can continue to enjoy Discovery’s content portfolio.…
Virgin Media reveals record-breaking 2020
As a tumultuous 2020 draws to a close, UK multiplay operator Virgin Media has revealed how the year’s events have accelerated broadband usage, shifted TV habits and reconnected loved ones.…
EE 5G ‘Connected Stadium’ boost
London Stadium has switched on a new 5G network, offering fans a fully connected experience as they return to the venue. Multiplay telco EE says its 5G network brings increased…
Survey: Data tops speed for mobile users
Research conducted by mobile network performance testing specialist RootMetrics by IHS Markit into consumer and business attitudes towards network loyalty, speed and 5G has challenged some of the industry’s conventional…
Virgin, O2 merger in-depth investigation
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. The move comes after…
Poland: Antstream Arcade partners with Play
Global retro game streaming service Antstream Arcade has announced a partnership with Polish mobile operator Play. Enabling Play customers to stream Antstream’s thousands of iconic games, this tie-up is the…
EC refers Virgin/O2 deal review to CMA
Following a request from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the European Commission has referred the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 to the CMA…
Sky to open UK retail shops
Sky has revealed plans to launch retail shops across the UK – bringing its pay-TV, mobile and broadband products to UK high streets for the first time. The first few…
Report: IoT managed service providers connect 50m+ devices
A report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight says that IoT managed service providers have more than 50 million IoT subscribers worldwide. In Europe and North America, these…
Analyst: 5G reinforces cable MVNOs’ growing challenge
US cable companies operating as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are proving their competitive spirit, scoring more than one million wireless retail customer net additions during the first half of…
EE sees 5G video viewing increases nationwide
EE has released its latest Mobile Network Index report, tracking the changing trends and habits on its mobile network as lockdown started to ease in the UK. The insights highlight:…
MTV Play signs inclusive deal with O2
ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced a new partnership between MTV Play and O2. As part of the deal, O2 customers will be offered the SVoD D2C streaming app free of…