Tag Archives: video streaming

Mobile data traffic to increase x 8 by 2020

Smartphone data traffic is set to multiply eight times by 2020 according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. The report, which suggests that 5G will have made an appearance by the end of the decade, looks at the growth in smartphone adoption and its impact on data consumption. Mobile subscriptions Mobile subscriptions are currently experiencing … 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

4G Drives Mobile Video Consumption

The ability to download or stream video on a mobile device is one the main selling points of 4G contracts, and a recent study from Strategy Analytics has shown that the use of 4G is one of the three biggest drivers when it comes to increased video consumption. Whether they’re using a smartphone or a … Read More

Vodafone Offers Netflix Subscription with 4G

Vodafone has announced an exclusive mobile promotional partnership with Netflix which will give customers on its 4G plans a six month pre-paid subscription to the internet television network. Along with the other benefits Vodafone has to offer, this could be a powerful incentive for users to choose Vodafone when they make the switch to 4G. … Read More

EE Providing 4G for Holidaymakers

EE aren’t just focussing on UK customers in their rollout of 4G, but are including holidaymakers and business travellers as well. The latest news from EE is that they will provide 4G services inside the Eurotunnel, allowing travellers and commuters to enjoy high speed mobile internet during the 35 minute journey under the channel. 4G … Read More

Mobile Internet Predictions for 2014 – Part 2

In our last post we looked at the first five mobile internet predations for 2014 as outlined in the Ericsson report 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2014. Here are the final five trends you can expect to see with the use of mobile internet over the coming year: Prediction 6: Video streaming is expected Online video … Read More

Alcatel Y800 Mobile Wi-Fi

Make sure you have access to mobile Wi-Fi wherever you go with the sleek and stylish Alcatel Y800 Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. This compact little 4G device from Alcatel One Touch weighs just 100 grams and can be positioned absolutely anywhere, so it’s ideal if you want to stay connected on the move. It doesn’t need … Read More

The Impact of 4G on Business

The television adverts we see for 4G are generally aimed at consumers, focussing on music and video streaming, gaming, and online shopping, but actually one of the biggest benefits of 4G LTE connectivity will be to businesses. Ben Dowd, business director for O2 UK, is well aware that the networks need to educate business about … Read More

HTC One 4G Phone Wins Editor’s Choice Award

We hear a lot about the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy handset, but one 4G smartphone that is gaining huge popularity under the radar is the HTC One. Tech Radar were so impressed with the handset that they bestowed an Editor’s Choice award on it. So what is so great about the HTC One, and … Read More

BBC iPlayer App Launches on EE

EE customers will be the first to have access to the BBC iPlayer app, allowing them to catch up with their favourite TV shows on the move. With the new app EE customers will be able to use the BBC iPlayer via 4G mobile broadband instead of having to look for a WiFi hotspot or … Read More