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News, reviews and notes

Router reviews, network news and practical notes on 4G data SIMs, going back to 2012. Older posts are kept for reference and marked with the year they were written.

10 Apr 2014 · 4G Phones

Is the HTC One M8 Worth the Hype?

Speculation about the new HTC One handset, the HTC One M8, has been rife, and many have wondered whether it is possible to improve on the original. Well…

8 Apr 2014 · 4G Networks

Ofcom to Undertake 4G Network Testing

Independent communications regulator Ofcom has announced that it will be undertaking non-commissioned testing of specific operator mobile networks in the UK for the first time. This will include…

3 Apr 2014 · 4G Router

Three Launches 4G MIFI and Dongle

As its 4G rollout picks up pace, Three has announced the launch of two new mobile broadband devices; the Huawei e5372 MIFI and the ZTE MF823 Dongle, which…

31 Mar 2014 · 4G Networks

EE Unveils Its First Own Brand 4G Handset

EE has announced the launch of its first own brand handset, the Kestrel, which is being billed as the UK’s lowest standard priced 4G smartphone. Available in the…

27 Mar 2014 · Development

When Will 4G Be Upstaged by 5G?

While mobile users and networks alike are still getting to grips with 4G, there is already a lot of talk about the future development of 5G internet. Speaking…

20 Mar 2014 · 4G Phones

Archos Announces Budget 4G-Ready Tablet

If you’re on the lookout for an Android 4G-ready tablet, there’s currently relatively little choice, and the models that are available, such as the LTE version of Sony’s…

17 Mar 2014 · 4G Phones

Sony Xperia Z2 4G Phone

Described by Sony as “The world’s best camera and camcorder in a waterproof smartphone” the Sony Xperia Z2 4G phone was launched at Mobile World Congress 2014. While…