Tag Archives: 4g spectrum

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

Nokia Tests 5G Technology

At the second annual Brooklyn 5G summit Nokia Networks has demonstrated the power of new technology that can deliver speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) – around 40 times the fastest speeds currently possible on 4G – paving the way for 5G, the next generation of mobile internet. Samsung tested a similar … Read More

Ericsson to Treble 4G Speeds in 2015

Swedish firm Ericsson is expecting to be able to dramatically increase download speeds for 4G smartphones later this year, it has revealed ahead of CES 2015. It plans to use wireless spectrum usually used by Wi-Fi to enable 4G users to download data three times faster than they do now. Ericsson sells network equipment to … Read More

Next Generation 4G Tops Speeds of 410Mbps

A trial of next generation 4G category 9 by Huawei, EE, and Qualcomm has apparently achieved download speeds of over 410Mbps, indicating that we’re only just starting to see the potential of 4G. The trial of LTE category 9 technology is thought to be the first successfully completed trial of its kind in Europe. It … 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

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

02 Hits 2013 4G Target Six Weeks Early

Eleven weeks after launching its 4G network in London, Leeds and Bradford, O2 has announced that it has already reached its target for 2013, despite having six weeks of the year still to go. The O2 4G network now provides 28% indoor population coverage in the UK, which equates to around 17 million people. The … 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

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