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Vodafone Group commissions building of a 26k sq m logistics hub in Luxembourg
Vodafone Group is building a massive logistics hub in Luxembourg to store mobile and fixed network equipment for its European markets. The 26,000-square-meter facility will be managed by the Vodafone Procurement Company and is expected to enable more efficient movement of equipment, such as antennas and routers, across Vodafone’s European businesses. Vodafone estimates that 88
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October 4, 2024
350 Virgin Media O2 staff to move to new luxury site next Spring
Around Virgin Media O2 350 employees from the current Bellshill office will relocate three miles away to new luxury offices at Maxim Park, in Lanarkshire, 20 minutes from Glasgow. Maxim Park was selected for its amenities, transport links, and community environment. The new office will serve employees across departments including network expansion, technology, and operations.
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October 3, 2024
City of London Expands Mobile Network with Freshwave and EE Partnership
An outdoor small cell project in the City of London by EE and connectivity infrastructure Freshwave   is now expanding with 25 new sites, boosting 4G and 5G coverge across the Square Mile. Sites benefiting from the new coverage include St. Paul’s Cathedral, Cannon Street, and the Bank of England. The project aims to improve
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October 2, 2024
MusicMagpie will be sold to AO for £10 million
AO is to buy musicMagpie £10 million. The deal is structured as a “scheme of arrangement” and is expected to be finalised pending court approval. Around 54 per cent of MusicMagpie shareholders, including key institutions, have shown support for the acquisition. A scheme of arrangementis a legal process used in corporate transactions, including mergers, takeovers,
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October 2, 2024
Networks must now protect travellers from unexpected roaming charges under new Ofcom law
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad and at home under new Ofcom rules that have not yet come into force. Following Brexit, UK laws requiring operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start roaming ceased to apply, although many operators have continued to
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October 1, 2024
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Tech Minister opens Digital Catapult Newcastle 5G Immersive lab
Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Bryant has visited the new Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle. THe innovation lab, based in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, will help SMEs adapt to 5G and immersive technologies and facility wwill encourage SMEs to
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October 1, 2024
Vodafone and Three pledge to freeze prices for their MVNO’s if merger is approved by the CMA
Vodafone and Three have pledged to maintain tariffs for their SMARTY and VOXI MVNO customers.at £10 or below for two years from the completion of the proposed merger of the two networks. They say they will also provide a pricing framework that encourages other MVNOs to access their additional network capacity. Upon approval of the
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September 30, 2024
Doro to be acquired by Norwegian smartwatch maker Xplora for £61.4 million
Norwegian children’s smartwatch maker Xplora Technologies is set to buy Swedish device manufacturer Doro for £61.4 million (SEK 829 million). The bid of SEK 34 per share is 38.2 percent above Doro’s closing price on the Stockholm Stock Exchange last Thursday. Doro’s largest shareholders, Accendo Capital, Cidro Förvaltning, and Swedish investor and entrepreneur Peter Lindell,are considering the bid.
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September 28, 2024
Vodafone and Three merger vital to ensure 5G Standalone investment which could save transport sector billions
The UK will miss out on £11bn of infrastructure investment to deliver 5G Standalone to 95 percent of the population by 2030 and 99 percent of the UK population by 2034 unless the Vodafone Three merger goes ahead. So says Vodafone UK’s Chief Network Officer, Andrea Donà, citing findings from research that indicate nationwide 5G
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September 27, 2024
Reboxed appoints BlankIT to handle logistics and quality control
Reboxed, the sustainable platform offering refurbished devices, has announced a new logistics partnership with BlankIT known for its expertise in device quality control. The collaboration is expected to elevate Reboxed’s mission of delivering top-tier refurbished products to consumers in an eco-friendly manner. BlankIT Ltd will now oversee Reboxed’s device logistics, ensuring rigorous quality assurance. The
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September 27, 2024
Vodafone joins global telecom leaders to form Ericsson API joint venture
Vodafone has joined other major neowkr operators around the world to create a new company with Ercisson  to offer network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. The venture aims to simplify access to advanced mobile network features, which have traditionally been difficult for developers to integrate across various telecom systems. The deal is expected to close
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September 25, 2024
Used device sales outpace number of new phone sales – CCS Insight
The second-hand smartphone market grew seven per cent in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest research from CCS Insight. But although shipments of devices increased, the value of the secondary market declined by 13 per cent to $7.7 billion due to the popularity of older devices such as the iPhone 11, which
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September 18, 2024
GK Telecom lands 2 x 3 Partner Awards
GK Telecom has won two Three UK Partner Awards – the “Three PAYG Quality Award 2023/2024” and “Smarty Mobile’s Best Student Campaign of the Year.” The “Three PAYG Quality Award 2023/2024” was for GK Telecom’s PAYG services, with a focus on customer tenure and satisfaction. GK Telecom’s also won the “Smarty Mobile Best Student Campaign
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September 18, 2024
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Apple’s adoption of RCS will be a game changer for digital communication
Apple adoption of RCS (Rich Communications Services), will transform the way people and businesses communicate writes Robert Gerstmann,  co-founder, of messaging and voice services company Sinch. Apple’s adoption of RCS is undoubtedly a significant milestone for digital communication. With interactive and secure messaging, RCS enhances customer experience and trust. Brands will be able to engage
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August 7, 2024
ANALYSIS – the next Government needs to tighten up on e-waste disposal
Drastic action needs to be taken to encourage businesses to repair devices rather than replacing them to help boost the UK economy writes Adam Whitehouse founder of TMT First, the Staffordshire provider of technology lifecycle services. Whoever is in power needs to encourage people to get devices repaired – they need to make it easier
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July 1, 2024
ANALYSIS: Apple’s new AI era will disrupt our lives
This year’s WWDC is one of the most significant Apple events in recent years writes IDC vice president for data and analytics Francisco Jeronimo.  With smartphone, tablet and PC sales slowing down due to high adoption rates and offering just incremental improvements from the previous version of devices, Apple needs to reignite consumers excitement to
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June 11, 2024
OPINION: how AI can bring the vision of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality
Advancements in A  and Machine Learning are bringing the future of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality writes Justin Day, CEO and founder of network connectivity supplier Cloud Gateway. Imagine a network that can identify problems on its own and fix them, without human intervention. The idea of a network that can generate insights and
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May 28, 2024
Opinion: Stop the Smartphone Swindle says Virgin Media O2 COO Rob Orr
Stop the Smartphone Swindle: One year of calling for a fairer deal for consumers Rob Orr, Chief Operations Officer, Virgin Media O2 One year ago, we launched the ‘Stop the Smartphone Swindle’ campaign to demand fairer mobile contracts for consumers. We exposed how millions of people across the country are paying for phones they already
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May 9, 2024
Tech Protection and Trade-In: Routes to Reducing E-Waste Reduction
Holding onto a mobile phone for an extra year can reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing a replacement by 24kg Co2 per person writes Gavin Miller, CEO, of Asurion Europe Consumers increasingly prioritise sustainability when buying or replacing products. A 2023 consumer survey revealed rising adoption of behaviours like buying second-hand items, investing in longer-lasting
Analysis - Staff Reporter
April 8, 2024
Reshaping the telecom landscape with eSIMS
The rapid evolution of smartphones and IoT devices has transformed the way users access information and data, writes Craig Palmer, CEO of billing and CRM platform VAS-X. Smartphones have become digital assistants. And, as demand surges for continuous connectivity, operators must seek innovative solutions to elevate user experience, differentiate their offerings, reduce costs, and tap
Analysis - Staff Reporter
January 17, 2024
Device-to-device 5G and broadband satcomms services poised for growth in 2024 – analysis
Next year will see many more device-to-device satcoms services says Peter Kibutu,Advanced Technology Lead at 5G satellite consultancy TTP There will be further partnerships between terrestrial network providers, which own most of the desirable spectrum and have access to a large subscriber base, and non-terrestrial providers. These joint ventures will tackle rural and remote black
Analysis - Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023