UK MPs criticise rural digital divide
A Report – An Update on Rural Connectivity – from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and…
Report: High spectrum prices leave millions unconnected
The negative impacts of high spectrum prices on consumers can no longer be disputed, according to a new report by trade body the GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile…
FCC’s Pai approves T-Mobile, Sprint merger
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has shared with his colleagues a draft Order that would approve, subject to conditions, the proposed $146 billion (€131bn) merger between T-Mobile and Sprint. “After…
Three offers 5G at “no extra cost”
Mobile operator Three has announced that all new and existing customers will have access to 5G with no speed caps and at no extra cost on all contract, SIM only…
O2 confirms October launch for UK 5G
O2 customers has confirmed it will roll out 5G connectivity from October this year. It will be the last of the UK’s network coverage providers to roll out 5G, and…
Ofcom: TalkTalk most complained about pay-TV in Q1
Ofcom has published the latest league tables on the complaints it receives about the UK’s major home phone, broadband, mobile and pay-TV firms. The quarterly report reveals the number of…
EC OKs Liberty Global/Vodafone deal
The European Commission has given its final approval of the sale of Liberty Global’s operations in Germany, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic to Vodafone Group. The transaction, announced May…
BT converged 5G launch this autumn
Following the May 2019 launch in six UK cities of 5G by its EE 5G network, UK telco BT is launching 5G this autumn. BT Plus customers will be the…
Licensing boost for UK 5G
UK comms regulator Ofcom has approved a request from the UK’s main mobile network operators to make technical changes to their spectrum licences, which will support the rollout of ultrafast…
Three launching UK 5G network in August
Following successful trials with customers in London, Three UK has confirmed it will launch 5G in August with a 5G home broadband service in London. Three then intends to launch…
Analyst: 5G at risk over Huawei
The Huawei trade war and its possible escalation holds major risks for the roll-out of 5G and the telco industry generally, says equity analyst Gareth Hollis (from Exane/BNPP). He warns…
UK MNOs offer tower sharing for 5G concessions
The UK’s four mobile network operators – O2 (Telefonica), Vodafone, EE and 3 UK – have agreed to establish a new company to help improve 4G coverage in rural areas.…
EE offers 6 months free Prime Video, MTV Play
EE has launched new content offers with Amazon Prime Video and MTV Play featuring inclusive mobile data for new and existing EE pay monthly mobile customers. The move comes in…
C-Band Alliance ‘T-Mobile scheme fool’s gold’
The C-Band Alliance’s (CBA) plans for the sale of 180 MHz of satellite spectrum over the US is creating turbulence for the two main players, Intelsat and SES. Both have…
Sky Mobile launches unlimited streaming with Watch
Sky Mobile has announced a new version of its Watch offer, giving customers unlimited streaming on any Sky app, such as Sky Go, Sky Kids, Sky Sports and Sky Cinema,…