Tag: 4g
1 in 3 constituencies hit by poor 4G and slow broadband
Which? is calling on the next government to urgently act to improve inadequate mobile and internet connections, as new research reveals that people living in over a third of UK constituency areas have poor 4G as well as poor broadband services. New analysis from the consumer watchdog has found that 236 constituency areas were affected…
UK’s mobile networks working together to tackle mobile ‘not spots’
The UK’s big four mobile operators have agreed to work together on a shared 4G rural network plan that aims to bring connectivity to 'mobile not spots' - areas of the country with poor mobile coverage. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone will collectively fund £530 million towards a network of new and existing phone masts…
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. Research carried out by the consumer group has found that eight in 10 areas do not have consistent 4G mobile coverage from all four of the UK’s operators – EE, O2,…
All London Tube network to have 4G reception by mid-2020s
Tube passengers will have access to the 4G network anywhere on the London Underground by the mid-2020s, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The Jubilee Line will be the first to benefit, with the eastern half to get full mobile connectivity on both the platforms and the tunnels from March next year, the network announced…
Mobile coverage still limited in many rural areas, says Ofcom
Half of premises in remote locations across the UK still have “patchy or unreliable” mobile reception, despite wider improvements to mobile coverage across the country. According to Ofcom’s annual report, reliable voice calls are now available to 97% of premises in urban homes and offices from all operators, while 83% have access to complete 4G…
Vodafone lifts lid on manhole covers to install new antennas
Vodafone UK’s Senior Networks Manager Mohamed Elhabiby installing a 4G-enabled manhole and cover in Newbury, Berkshire. Vodafone is lifting the lid on manhole covers to install small antennas below street level to help improve 4G mobile coverage for customers in busy urban areas. Vodafone is using inventive ways to expand…
O2 network goes down – millions unable to use 4G mobile data
UK customers have reported not being able to use mobile data to access the internet and other services on the company’s network. It has confirmed engineers are working to fix the issue. We are aware our customers are unable to use data this morning. Our technical teams are working on the issue with high priority.…
Audi Lunar Quattro Rovers to connect to Vodafone 4G Moon Network
You might not be able to get 4G in your house, but pretty soon you'll be able to get it on the moon (though perhaps it seems a little drastic to move there for faster data)! Vodafone plans to create the first 4G network on the moon to support a mission by PTScientists and has…
Virgin Mobile launches ‘Truly Unlimited’ mobile phone plan for £25 a month
Virgin Mobile has today launched what it claims is the UK’s most generous big data deal, with no caps, throttling or hidden catches. Truly Unlimited is a mobile plan created exclusively for Virgin Media’s TV, broadband and landline customers. Unlike most other ‘unlimited’ offerings, Virgin Mobile’s new plan is - it claims - truly unlimited,…
Vodafone provides 4G to Cornish village with 8m ‘mini mobile mast’
Vodafone UK claims to have achieved an industry first with the successful trial of a new 4G mini mobile mast in the small village of Porthcurno on the southern Cornish coast. The mini mast is now providing customers with 4G mobile data speeds of more than 200Mbps, as well as a strong voice signal, for…