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The Impact of 4G on Business

The television adverts we see for 4G are generally aimed at consumers, focussing on music and video streaming, gaming, and online shopping, but actually one of the biggest benefits of 4G LTE connectivity will be to businesses. Ben Dowd, business director for O2 UK, is well aware that the networks need to educate business about … Read More

Audi to Provide 4G LTE In-Car Connectivity

There’s good news for Audi drivers that like to stay connected as many new Audi cars are now able to act as your very own mobile 4G router on wheels, using a 4G SIM card from any provider. Audi has been the first car manufacturer to fully integrate 4G LTE into a production car as … Read More

Comparison of 4G Tablets Available from EE

While there are now plenty of 4G ready smartphones around, there are very few 4G ready tablets. This may be because the majority of people use tablets at home or at work, where they can connect using wi-fi rather than mobile internet, but if you want to get online while you’re on the move, a … Read More

The Huawei B593 4G Router

As EE announce that they’ll be issuing their new Huawei B593 routers to customers in Cumbria who are taking part in their rural 4G rollout, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at this particular 4G router and find out what it can do. The Huawei B593 router is billed … Read More

EE Expands Rural 4G Coverage in Cumbria

The major 4G network providers have largely been focussing on big cities for their 4G rollouts. However, one of the major issues in the UK is the provision of adequate internet access in rural areas, and EE has begun to address this by introducing 4G in Cumbria. Following initial trials in the Threlkeld area of … Read More

HTC One 4G Phone Wins Editor’s Choice Award

We hear a lot about the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy handset, but one 4G smartphone that is gaining huge popularity under the radar is the HTC One. Tech Radar were so impressed with the handset that they bestowed an Editor’s Choice award on it. So what is so great about the HTC One, and … Read More

The Progress of 4G Mobile Internet in London

This week a boost from EE has provided Tech City in London with the world’s fastest mobile network, with 4G speeds of up to an incredible 300mbps. The 4G provider is expected to be able to rollout the boost to the rest of the city next year, a step that will undoubtedly help EE stay … Read More

Nokia Lumia 625: The Budget 4G Handset

The Nokia Lumia 625 is described as the first low cost Windows Phone handset with 4G LTE connectivity, and as such is likely to be a popular choice for people that want faster data transfer without paying out for a high-end handset. It is similar in spec to the Nokia Lumia 520, and 620, but … Read More

BBC iPlayer App Launches on EE

EE customers will be the first to have access to the BBC iPlayer app, allowing them to catch up with their favourite TV shows on the move. With the new app EE customers will be able to use the BBC iPlayer via 4G mobile broadband instead of having to look for a WiFi hotspot or … Read More

Tesco Mobile Joins 4G Price War

Tesco Mobile has announced that their customers can upgrade to 4G for less than the price of a cup of coffee, throwing down a clear gauntlet in the 4G mobile price war.  For just £2.50 per month, Tesco Mobile customers on any of their pay-monthly and sim-only tariffs can now upgrade to super-fast 4G connectivity. … Read More