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Do 4G Customers Care About Speed?

When we measure 4G performance we often focus on network coverage and speeds but Vodafone is questioning whether customers are really that bothered about 4G speeds, or whether they just want a reliable service. Vodafone, who came last of the four major networks in the speed index of the latest RootMetrics UK Rootscore Report, suggests … Read More

Will Emergency Service Communication Move to 4G?

The UK is planning to move emergency services communications onto 4G mobile phone networks from 2016, scrapping the current dedicated emergency services radio spectrum and using 4G networks that are faster and allow data transfer. The Home Office insists that the emergency services need a “modernised communications network” in the interest of public health and … Read More

Giffgaff Launches Low Cost 4G

Budget mobile network provider GiffGaff has today launched its new 4G service, with prices starting from just £12 a month and contracts that can be cancelled or amended at any time. GiffGaff has already trialled 4G among selected users, but this is the first time it will be available to all. GiffGaff offers rolling monthly … Read More

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

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 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

Huawei Profits Boosted by 4G Demand

Chinese network equipment manufacturer Huawei has reported an increase in sales for the first six months of the year, and credits the demand for its 4G network equipment – along with increased awareness of its consumer devices – for the uplift. Huawei has reported a 19% rise in sales for the first half of 2014, … Read More

EE Trials Voice Calls Over 4G

One of the criticisms of 4GEE has been the quality and reliability of voice calls. While mobile internet connectivity has made a huge leap forward, many users have felt that this has been at the expense of the original purpose of mobile phones – the voice call. When 4G users make a voice call, they … Read More

O2 Launches 4G in Northern Ireland

Following a £15 million investment, O2 has now switched on its 4G network in parts of Northern Ireland including Belfast and Lisburn. The company has also committed a further £5 million towards rolling out in other areas of Northern Ireland. The £15 million investment from O2 has allowed it to upgrade its services across Northern … Read More