Category: Mobile phones
MWC cancelled over coronavirus fears
The world's largest mobile phone showcase, Mobile World Congress (MWC), has been cancelled over coronavirus concerns, organisers have confirmed. Due to be held in Barcelona from 24-27 February, the event is usually attended by 100,000 people, about 6,000 of whom travel from China. Organisers, the GSM Association (GSMA), said it had become "impossible" for the…
Over half of users have problems with mobile network, says GWS
Mobile network tester Global Wireless Solutions has released the results of its most extensive nationwide customer experience test of mobile network performance to date. The detailed assessment involved GWS’ engineers collecting close to one million data and voice task tests on iOS and Android devices, alongside nationwide focus groups conducted in partnership with Jigsaw Research,…
Virgin Media agrees five-year mobile deal with Vodafone UK
Virgin Media has agreed a five-year mobile deal with Vodafone UK which will see Virgin Mobile services, including 5G, hosted on the Vodafone network. The deal will replace Virgin Media’s current agreement with BT which expires in late 2021. Full Virgin Mobile services will start to move across to the Vodafone network from then, but…
O2 trialling outlets within Next stores
Mobile operator O2 is trialling new outlets within four Next stores as both brands seek to adapt to “current challenges” facing the high street. Shoppers will be able to browse and buy O2 products and services alongside Next’s clothing and homeware offer in a move the two brands hope will appeal to consumers seeking convenience.…
Half of parents want mobile phones banned in schools
Almost half of parents want their children’s school to ban mobile phones due to fears over safety and the distraction caused by gadgets, new research found. A survey by price comparison service uSwitch.com of UK parents found 49% want phones banned in the classroom. Just under nine in 10 parents (88%) voiced concern about their…
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. The three-day festival was headlined by Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure. The mobile operator, which is the official technology partner of the festival and installed 5G coverage for the…
How do I switch mobile provider with text message?
Mobile users across the UK can now switch network provider via text message in a move aimed at simplifying the process. Here is how customers can go about changing: Why are these changes happening? The changes have been introduced by telecoms regulator Ofcom with the aim of making it less hassle for people to switch…
EE fined for sending customers marketing texts without consent
Mobile network operator EE has been fined £100,000 by the UK’s data watchdog for sending millions of direct marketing messages to its customers without their consent. An investigation by the Information Commission’s Office (ICO) found that the BT-owned company sent more than 2.5 million text messages in early 2018, encouraging customers to download its My…
EE announces new video streaming subscriptions for pay monthly customers
EE pay monthly customers can now receive six-month subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and MTV Play as part of their plan, the telecoms firm has announced. The new offer will come with inclusive data, EE said, meaning users will be able to stream content from either service without impacting on their monthly data allowance. The…
Huawei concerns not about China, says UK’s NCSC chief
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said the current issues the organisation has with Huawei are about ensuring security standards and not the firm’s links to China. Ciaran Martin said the NCSC had a “wealth of understanding” of the Chinese tech giant and would not compromise on security improvements it…