Tag Archives: O2 4G

EE Still Leads the Way in RootMetrics Review

The results of the RootMetrics 2nd Half 2014 UK Mobile Network Performance Review are out and EE still leads the way for overall performance among the four 4G network providers, with Three, coming second, and O2 and Vodafone coming third and fourth respectively. The RootMetrics UK Mobile Network Performance Review is an in-depth report providing … Read More

Three and O2 to Merge 4G Networks

At the end of January Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, the owner of Three, entered into exclusive talks with Telefonica, the owner of O2 about a potential acquisition of the O2 UK business. With the acquisition of EE by BT it seems that consolidation of the telecoms market is well underway. As usual Three seems remarkable relaxed … 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

Ofcom Publishes 4G Provider Complaints

At the end of June Ofcom published its quarterly Telecom and Pay TV Complaints report for the first quarter of 2014, and it was bad news for EE. The provider has the highest relative volume of complaints in the mobile pay-monthly telephony category, with complaint volumes that were almost twice the industry average. Other 4G … 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

Vodafone Offers £16 4G Sim-Only Plan

For the next month Vodafone is offering its cheapest ever Red 4G sim-only plan, giving customers the opportunity to experience everything that 4G has to offer for just £16 per month. The offer is available until 30th June and includes unlimited UK minutes, unlimited UK texts, and 1GB of 4G data for one year at … Read More

4G Arrives at 200th UK Town

4G network provider EE has announced that it is now providing 4G coverage to 200 towns and cities in the UK, with Rhyl in North Wales being the most recent town to be switched on. EE reports that this brings its coverage of the UK population up to 72%. Between providing 4G internet at airports … Read More

O2 Now Provides 4G Coverage to a Third of the UK

As Ofcom announces that it will be performing its own independent 4G network testing, O2 has confirmed that its 4G network now covers a third of the UK population indoors, equating to around 20 million people. The network has rolled out 4G in 191 towns and cities, and suggests that its coverage extends to 41% … Read More

Sony Xperia Z1 4G Phone

As details are leaked about a possible launch of the Sony Xperia Z2 this February, it seems a good time to take a look at its predecessor and current Sony 4G handset, the Sony Xperia Z1. Many of the major mobile manufacturers such as Samsung and HTC are expected to launch their new 4G handsets … Read More

Choosing 4G Sim-Only Contracts

For many people taking out a new phone contract means signing up to two years with one network provider, with a deal that includes a handset as well as mobile services. However, that is far from the only option, and sim-only deals are becoming increasingly popular. All 4G network providers offer sim-only deals, usually with … Read More