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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

Three Prepares to Launch 4G Network

As network provider Three gears up to launch its 4G network, let’s take a look at what they’re offering and whether it will be worth the wait. Three may have been a little slower than O2 and Vodafone to start their 4G network rollout, but their ambitious plans should have them caught up in no … Read More

Ofcom to Increase 4G Mobile Spectrum Charges

4G network providers are likely to have to pay more for their use of UK mobile spectrum bands, after the publication of an Ofcom consultation last week. The consultation has assessed the annual license fees for the 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum bands used by 4G mobile providers, and Ofcom are proposing to increase these significantly … Read More

Why MPs Should Consider 4G for Rural Areas

The government’s plans to roll out fibre optic broadband in rural areas received a huge blow last week as the Commons Public Accounts Committee condemned them as poorly managed, and a rip-off for the tax payer. Chairwoman of the PAC Margaret Hodge described the project, in which BT have been awarded contracts to provide super-fast … Read More

4G from EE Reaches One Million Ahead of Schedule

EE, the UKs first 4G network provider reach a milestone with the one millionth customer on their 4G network Read More

4G spectrum switchover finishes five months early

Large swathes of the UK have now been provided with 4G coverage after frequencies previously used for analogue TV were cleared, zdnet.com reports. The work, which is set to be signed off today (Wednesday), has been delivered some five months ahead of schedule. This means that users may now be able to use the superfast … Read More

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New 4G legislation could speed up roll out

People might need to upgrade to 4G routers sooner than expected if new government proposals are passed into legislation. A new consultation document, titled ‘Mobile Connectivity in England’, puts forward a series of suggestions that would accelerate the roll out of 4G. The proposal suggests, among other things, relaxing the rules and regulations surrounding the … Read More

EE hits over 50 per cent of the population with 4G

As EE switches 4G on in another 13 cities today, it means that their coverage is now reaching more than 50 per cent of the population. EE formerly known as Everything Everywhere – or T-Mobile and Orange merged – has had a significant lead on the competition thanks to Ofcom approving the use of its … Read More