EE has been named the winner of the umlaut connect 2025 Mobile Network Test in the UK, marking the 10th year in a row that it has been awarded this accolade and, in doing so, becoming the first UK operator to ever surpass a score of 900. The test was conducted by the independent benchmarking […]
The first publicly funded Shared Rural Network (SRN) Total Not Spot site has been switched on. The new site delivers 4G to areas that previously had no mobile broadband coverage from any operator. The development provides 4G coverage from all UK mobile operators, significantly enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and tourists. The mast on South […]
A study by the TM Forum suggests that Pakistan mobile operator Jazz is set to double its revenues by 2027, spearheading a digital revolution in the country and ensuring digital inclusivity. The opportunity is huge. Pakistan has a population of 244 million, of which 64 per cent are under the age of 30. Demand for […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that a multi-billion-pound commitment to upgrade the merged company’s network across the UK, including the roll-out of 5G, combined with short-term customer protections could solve competition concerns identified in September 2024 and allow the merger to go ahead. The CMA investigation – led by an […]
Virgin Media O2 has reported Q3 revenue of £2.7 billion (€3.2bn), down 2.7 per cent YoY – primarily attributed to handset revenue decline offsetting stable consumer service revenues underpinned by fixed ARPU growth. The telco’s total fixed customer base now stands at 5.8 million with 15,000 customer additions in Q3, showing a return to fixed […]
Connect Europe, the association representing the leading connectivity providers in Europe, and market research firm IPSOS, have released Europe’s Digital Pulse: connectivity trends and consumer insights, a new consumer survey examining the digital habits and expectations of consumers across 30 European countries. The main finding of the survey is that an overwhelming majority of Europeans […]
Telco MasOrange and trade unions have reached an agreement over a workforce reduction, affecting 650 employees instead of the initial plan of 795. Both parties have been negotiating in recent weeks following protests from workers. MasOrange has undertaken not to reduce its workforce any further until at least June 2026. Following this move, the three […]
Vodafone and Google have announced a ten year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone’s customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google’s Gemini models. The agreement will bring storage, security, and AI assistance to Vodafone’s customers in 15 countries, as […]
EE, the consumer brand for the BT Group, and Sky have announced a retail partnership that will see Sky Stream launch across EE stores, via the EE website and EE telesales from October 15th. The partnership builds on a relationship established in 2017 and forms part of EE’s strategy to partner with consumer electronics and […]
Mobile operators around the world would like to merge four mobile networks in their respective nations into three. This would improve the business case for investment by eliminating duplicative administration, improving spectrum synergies, and upgrading customers to better networks. Strand Consult has studied mobile industry consolidation since 2000 with the case of South Korea merging […]