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England v DR Congo drives biggest mobile traffic event ever on O2
England’s dramatic Round of 32 victory over DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn’t just push our nerves to the limit – it also pushed the UK’s mobile […]
O2 issues warning over new ‘inactive SIM’ phishing scam
O2 has issued an urgent warning to consumers regarding a new phishing scam that attempts to steal login credentials by impersonating the telecommunications provider. The fraud involves messages claiming that […]
O2 and Vodafone top Ofcom’s complaints table
Consumer dissatisfaction with the UK’s telecommunications sector rose in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the industry regulator, Ofcom. The figures, covering October to December, […]
Ofcom urged to do more after O2 mid-contract price hike
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is facing intense pressure to clamp down on mobile phone price hikes after O2 unexpectedly announced a mid-contract increase. Liz Kendall, the Technology Secretary, has intervened, […]
Ofcom slams O2 over unexpected price hike, TikTok accused of bakctracking on safety
The UK’s media regulator has criticised O2 for raising its prices by more than it promised customers when they took out their phone contracts. Ofcom said it was “disappointed” with […]
Self-driving taxis on London roads from 2026, Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars
Self-driving taxis could be on the streets of London from next year, according to autonomous taxi firm Waymo. The taxis have become a regular feature on San Francisco’s roads and […]
Report reveals best and worst areas in UK for mobile phone signal
New research from consumer association Which? has unveiled a dramatic disparity in mobile phone signal quality across the UK, with postcodes in Wales and the South West having some of […]
O2 Daisy promises to make ‘every business better’
O2 Daisy has officially launched, promising to “make every business better” and provide a unified solution for companies of all sizes. Formed from the merger of Virgin Media O2 Business […]
O2’s ‘Blue Mondays’ aims to boost customer spirits with weekly rewards
Mobile phone provider O2, in conjunction with Virgin Media broadband, is launching a new customer loyalty initiative called “Blue Mondays.” Designed to provide customers with a range of exclusive rewards, […]
UK’s smaller mobile networks outshining ‘Big Four’ – Smarty tops Which? list
The UK’s smaller mobile networks are significantly outperforming the “Big Four” providers – EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone – in key areas such as value for money, customer service, and […]
