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Three Boosts 4G Speeds by 50%

4G network provider Three has today announced plans to boost the speed, performance, and capacity of its network by rolling out additional spectrum. Three has stated that its 4G customers will enjoy a faster and more reliable experience following the rollout, which is expected to increase speeds by up to 50% across the UK. The … Read More

Vodafone Offers Netflix to 4G Customers

Vodafone UK has renewed its mobile partnership deal with Internet TV network Netflix, meaning Vodafone’s customers will be able to access the service when they sign up to certain 4G bundles. Vodafone customers who sign up to Vodafone Red Value, SIM Only or Red + Sharer Bundles will get between six months’ and two years’ … Read More

Google Launches Two New Flagship 4G Phones

Google has launched two new flagship 4G smartphones, the Google Nexus 6P and the Google Nexus 5X, to showcase the new version of the Android mobile operating system, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The two new phones are made by LG and Huawei and will both be available this month, with the Nexus 5X released on 16th … Read More

The Sony Xperia Z5 4G Phone

Earlier this month Sony announced a new flagship 4G smartphone called the Xperia Z5, whose release in October will be accompanied by a smaller Xperia Z5 Compact and, at a later date, a higher spec device called the Xperia Z5 Premium. The Xperia Z5 follows on from the Xperia Z3+, which may seem counter-intuitive but … Read More

Report Shows Global Variations in 4G

A new report from OpenSignal, The Sate of LTE, shows that 4G speeds and availability are increasing across the globe, but that there are huge regional variations. Some countries are just starting out with 4G, while others have well established networks and extensive coverage – but this doesn’t necessarily correlate with the performance of their … Read More

FreedomPop Launches Free UK 4G Service

U.S. based mobile operator, FreedomPop, has extended its services to the UK in the first phase of a major international expansion, offering free 4G for the first time. FreedomPop will run as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), buying capacity on the Three network and using Three’s mobile masts and infrastructure. FreedomPop customers will pay … Read More

EE Launches 4G Capable IoT Platform

EE is driving the future of the Internet of Things with the launch of EE Connect, the UK’s first 4G-capable dedicated Machine to Machine (M2M) platform. There are already around two million machines, or connected devices, communicating with one another over the EE 2G and 3G networks, and EE expects this number to double over … Read More

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus Coming Soon

Apple launched the new iPhone 6S and its big brother the iPhone 6S Plus, alongside the iPad Pro, a new Apple Watch, and new Apple TV, at its recent event in San Francisco. The new devices will be available in Apple stores at the end of this week and EE has announced it will also … Read More

Three Rolls Out 4G Super Voice

This week 4G network Three has rolled outs its new enhancement, Super Voice. The development is part of Three’s #makeitright campaign and launched with the strapline “Indoor blackspots suck. We’re kicking their ass with new 4G Super Voice.” Super Voice, which was originally announced in April, uses Voice Over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) technology, making Three … Read More

Apple Launches iPad Pro 4G Tablet

At a San Francisco-based launch event last week Apple announced a range of new 4G devices, from the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus to the iPad Pro. This week we’ll be taking a look at these devices and the upgrades or additional features they include, starting with the iPad Pro. The iPad Pro will … Read More