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Predictions for Mobile World Congress 2014

We’re only two weeks away from one of the biggest shows in mobile, Mobile World Congress or MWC 2014, which will take place in Barcelona. Held at Fira Gran Via, the show takes place from February 24th to February 27th. While some mobile providers prefer to schedule separate events for their flagship devices, this event … Read More

EE and Three Drive 4G Together

We’re seeing a lot of competition between 4G network providers, and in fact we recently reported on a complaint that EE made about Three’s advertising of super-fast mobile internet. However, behind the scenes things seem to be a little more amicable as EE and Three have just announced a network sharing deal for the next … Read More

Tesco Makes 4G Accessible for All

Many still see 4G as an expensive luxury, but that perception is set to change as Tesco Mobile launches free 4G for new and existing customers. Tesco Mobile became the first virtual mobile operator, or MVNO, to launch 4G at the end of 2013, using O2’s 4G network, and it has now announced that it … Read More

Sony Xperia Z1 4G Phone

As details are leaked about a possible launch of the Sony Xperia Z2 this February, it seems a good time to take a look at its predecessor and current Sony 4G handset, the Sony Xperia Z1. Many of the major mobile manufacturers such as Samsung and HTC are expected to launch their new 4G handsets … Read More

4G Drives Carphone Warehouse Performance

Carphone Warehouse has announced an increase in sales in the final quarter of 2013, and credits this largely to the rollout of 4G.  The company remains focussed on driving 4G penetration and believes that super-fast mobile internet will bring faster growth in the coming months. Carphone Warehouse Results Like-for-like revenues for Carphone Warehouse were up … Read More

EE Complaint About 4G from Three Upheld

EE seems to have gone one-up in the battle between 4G network providers as the Advertising Standards Agency uphold a complaint it made about the wording of Three’s ultrafast network ads. Despite the fact that Three has only just begun a very minimal roll out of its 4G network, EE is clearly aware that Three … Read More

Choosing 4G Sim-Only Contracts

For many people taking out a new phone contract means signing up to two years with one network provider, with a deal that includes a handset as well as mobile services. However, that is far from the only option, and sim-only deals are becoming increasingly popular. All 4G network providers offer sim-only deals, usually with … Read More

4G Dongle Comparison

A 4G dongle is a fantastic way to make the most of superfast mobile internet, and you can plug it into a tablet, laptop, or other device to instantly download movies, play games, stream music, or set up an instant business connection wherever you are.  Let’s take a look at the 4G dongles supplied by … Read More

EE Providing 4G for Holidaymakers

EE aren’t just focussing on UK customers in their rollout of 4G, but are including holidaymakers and business travellers as well. The latest news from EE is that they will provide 4G services inside the Eurotunnel, allowing travellers and commuters to enjoy high speed mobile internet during the 35 minute journey under the channel. 4G … Read More

Mobile Internet Predictions for 2014 – Part 2

In our last post we looked at the first five mobile internet predations for 2014 as outlined in the Ericsson report 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2014. Here are the final five trends you can expect to see with the use of mobile internet over the coming year: Prediction 6: Video streaming is expected Online video … Read More