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Mobile Internet Predictions for 2014 – Part 1

What better time to look ahead at the possibilities for 4G and mobile internet than the beginning of a brand new year? Ericsson has recently released a global report entitled 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2014, which looks at what consumers are likely to expect from mobile internet and their smartphones over the coming year. In … Read More

Mobile Shopping and Social Media on the Rise with 4G

Some time ago we looked at the 4GEE Mobile Living Index, published in August 2013, to get an idea of how switching to 4G has impacted consumer behaviour. Well EE has now published its Christmas 2013 edition of the report, and as they currently have twice as many 4G customers as they did when they … Read More

The Huawei E5172 4G Router

A new wireless 4G router from Huawei, the E5172 is capable of astonishing data transmission speeds, and can reach download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, as well as upload speeds of 50Mbps. Ideal for a small to medium office where information exchange is vital, this ground breaking router can also be used in a … Read More

EE to Showcase Curved G Flex 4G Phone from LG

Just when you thought smartphones were all starting to look the same, EE has announced that it is soon going to be showcasing the ground-breaking curved LG G Flex handset. Although the handset won’t be launched in Europe until February next year, EE are giving visitors to their stores the opportunity to try out the … Read More

O2 Slashes 4G Prices

With the competition hotting up between the networks offering 4G, O2 has knocked a fiver off each of its 4G tariffs. As Three rolls out a network that offers unlimited 4G at the same rates as 3G, networks such as O2 are having to rework their 4G tariffs in order to stay competitive. The Cost … Read More

Top Ten 4G Smartphones

As we approach the end of 2013, TechRadar has put together a list of the top ten 4G-ready smartphones of this year. If you’re looking to upgrade to a 4G-ready handset over Christmas, here are their top ten choices: iPhone 5S: Apple’s flagship handset is advertised as the first 64‑bit smartphone in the world. Using … Read More

Can Three Solve Voice Call Concerns on 4G?

We all know the main benefit of 4G; super-fast data transfer that allows us to use our mobile devices for gaming, video and music streaming, e-mailing, social media, and online shopping. However, when it comes to the simplest function of a mobile phone, which is making voice calls, 4G has had some criticism. Voice call … Read More

Has Three Begun its 4G Rollout?

The launch of 4G from Three has been long awaited, not least due to the network provider’s promise of all-you-can-eat data and free upgrades. But have they already begun a staggered rollout of the 4G service? Three had promised that it would start to roll out its 4G network in December, but hadn’t given much … Read More

Alcatel Y800 Mobile Wi-Fi

Make sure you have access to mobile Wi-Fi wherever you go with the sleek and stylish Alcatel Y800 Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. This compact little 4G device from Alcatel One Touch weighs just 100 grams and can be positioned absolutely anywhere, so it’s ideal if you want to stay connected on the move. It doesn’t need … Read More

02 Hits 2013 4G Target Six Weeks Early

Eleven weeks after launching its 4G network in London, Leeds and Bradford, O2 has announced that it has already reached its target for 2013, despite having six weeks of the year still to go. The O2 4G network now provides 28% indoor population coverage in the UK, which equates to around 17 million people. The … Read More