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Will 4G Providers Be Forced to Share Networks?

Today the Culture Secretary outlined plans to increase mobile network coverage across the UK, including forcing mobile operators to share their networks. The proposals are in response to research which shows that 20% of the UK does not have mobile coverage. According to Culture Secretary Sajid Javid, “It can’t be right that in a fifth … Read More

4G Driving Social Media Use

Social media traffic is growing, driven by the speed and convenience of 4G and the increased functionality of social networks. While social media activity is also growing on 3G, the growth is much quicker on 4G networks, and 40% of 4GEE customers say they access social media on their mobile handsets more since switching to … Read More

4G Driving Mobile Christmas Shopping

More people than ever before will do their Christmas shopping via their mobiles this year and this is largely due to the expansion of 4G which makes mobile web browsing and shopping so much quicker, easier, and more consistent. According to EE’s Mobile Living Index the popularity of mobile Christmas shopping continues to grow. While … Read More

4G Data Use Soars on All Networks

Like all new technologies 4G has taken some time to become widely accepted, but as more and more users experience the benefits that 4G can bring, the uptake of 4G – as well as the use of 4G data – has begun to soar. All networks have seen an uplift in the use of 4G … Read More

EE 4G Network Continues to Grow

Other 4G networks might be starting to close the performance gap to EE, but it is still the UK’s largest 4G network, and today it reported hitting 5.6 million customers during the third quarter of the year. EE – the first network to launch 4G – picked up an additional 1.4 million 4G subscribers during … Read More

EE Launches Low Cost 4G Tablet for Christmas

If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas present EE thinks it has the answer with the launch of the UKs most affordable 4G tablet – the Acatel One Touch Pop 7S. The Alcatel One Touch Pop 7S is available on EE’s Pay-As-You-Go tariffs at just £99.99. It’s a slim line and lightweight tablet with a … Read More

Vodafone Upgrades from 4G to 4.5G

Today Vodafone has begun to roll out a new technology known as 4.5G or LTE advanced, although its technical name is Carrier Aggregation. This technology will improve Vodafone 4G customers’ service and will enable more users to access ultra-fast speeds. Vodafone will start to roll out 4.5G technology in three major cities, London, Birmingham, and … Read More

EE Brings 4G to Wembley Stadium

EE has committed to transforming Wembley into the world’s most connected stadium, which includes installing the fastest commercial mobile data network in the world in the stadium by 2015, along with a whole range of other technological innovations. The partnership between EE and Wembley Stadium was announced in February and the leading 4G network has … Read More

Are BT’s 4G Plans Delayed?

Back in May we looked at the possibility of BT returning to the consumer mobile market and the likelihood that it will undercut other 4G networks. This week the Telegraph reported that BT is facing delays with their mobile plans, but a spokesman for the group insists that they are still on track. So what … Read More

Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G Phone

Seen as a competitor to the iPhone 6, Samsung’s new Galaxy Alpha 4G phone is now available to pre-order on various networks. It is Samsung’s first metal framed phone – hence the comparisons with the Apple devices – and its design is one of the main selling points. After the Samsung Galaxy S5 was found … Read More