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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…
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.…
O2 begins rollout of its 5G network
O2 has become the latest mobile operator to launch its 5G network in the UK, with the introduction of the new high-speed network in six towns and cities. The operator has started its rollout in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds and also promised to reach 20 locations by the end of the year.…
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,…
O2 reveals locations for 5G including Arsenal Emirates stadium
The UK’s second biggest mobile phone operator has revealed it will roll out its 5G network in October this year. The super-fast service for O2 customers will be switched on in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London first, with 20 towns and cities able to use 5G on the network from 2019. Mark Evans, chief executive…
Vodafone and O2 agree to share 5G equipment
Vodafone and O2 have announced they have agreed to share 5G active equipment, such as radio antennas, on joint network sites across the UK. This means more people will get 5G sooner, helping to build a competitive digital economy and encouraging innovative new services that use 5G’s speed and greater reliability, the two companies claim.…
O2 confirms 5G network launch will be ‘this year’
O2 will be the last of the big networks to launch 5G in the UK, chief executive Mark Evans has said, as the mobile operator announced new billing options for the Apple Watch Series 4. The UK’s three other largest mobile networks – EE, Vodafone and Three – have either launched or confirmed plans to…
Which? rates UK’s biggest mobile firms worse than smaller providers
Vodafone was rated worst mobile phone operator in Which? survey The UK’s three biggest mobile operators - Vodafone, EE and O2 - are failing to offer their customers satisfactory service despite often costing more than smaller rivals, a watchdog has found. Vodafone was rated the worst network in the country in…
O2 confirms 2019 5G rollout plans for UK’s big cities
Telecoms giant O2 has confirmed it will start rolling out its 5G network this year, beginning in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. Other areas of the UK will begin to receive coverage in 2020 to coincide with the wider availability of 5G phones, O2 said. The technology is regarded as the “next generation” of mobile…
O2 to compensate customers over 3G and 4G data outage
O2 has confirmed it will compensate users affected by the software fault that took the mobile network’s data services offline for 24 hours. The company said its 3G and 4G data networks, which were taken offline by a software issue on Thursday morning, were restored to normal on Friday. Some O2 customers also reported being…