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Bluetooth device shipments expected to surpass 5.3 billion this year

Shipments of Bluetooth devices could exceed 5.3 billion units in this year and approach nearly eight billion by 2029, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) market update. This growth is attributed to advancements in Bluetooth technology, such as Bluetooth Channel Sounding , Auracast and Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a precise ranging feature. Auracast allows

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BT wins £9.8m project to deliver fibre broadband to to Swansea Bay

BT has won £9.8 million contract to roll out full fibre broadband to nearly 1,800 remote homes and businesses across the Swansea Bay City Region. The Better Broadband Infill Project is part of th the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme, with infrastructure partner Openreach. BT will also contribute additional funding to raise the

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Vodafone and Ericsson tunnel vision boosts 5G connectivity for travellers

A new Ericsson-designed, cone-shaped mobile antenna has been deployed by Vodafone to provide more stable 5G coverage inside tunnels.

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Gender gap continues in use of mobile internet in sub-Sahara and South Asia countries, says GSMA Report

Women are 14 per cent less likely than men to use mobile internet, and the rate of mobile internet adoption among women is slowing, according to a new report from the GSMA. The gender gap report analyses data from 15 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), comparing women’s mobile access and usage with that of men.

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ege signs UGREEN accessories to its product portfolio

ege has become an official distributor for accessories manufacturer UGREEN.

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O2 adds 5G standalone to Wembley Stadium in time to boost coverage for for Oasis, and Dua Lip events

O2 has upgraded 5G connectivity at Wembley Stadium in preparation for the FA Cup Final shows by Oasis and Dua Lipa expected to attract more than 2.5 million visitors.

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Samsung and Vodafone promoting new Galaxy S25 Edge with top trade-in discounts

Vodafone and EE are among the networks offering savings of up to £1,006 on the new £1,017 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

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Mobile networks unite to demand Government slashes red tape to help them boost infrastructure

Mobile networks are urging the Government to cut red tape and taxes for network infrastructure.

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Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group set up new £3bn company to “revoutionise” the UK business telecoms market

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group are merging their business units, creating a £3 billion entity aimed at challenging BT Group in the business telecoms market.

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Vodafone offers screen damage insurance from £2 a month

Vodafone has launched a new screen damage insurance product, offering protection from just £2 a month.

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Virgin Media O2 tops Ofcom customer complaints report for Q4 last year

Virgin Media O2 was the UK’s most complained-about mobile provider in the final quarter of 2024, says Ofcom.

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WeBuyAnyPhone.com sponsors top Portsmouth welterweight boxer

Mobile recycler webuyanyphone has stepped into the boxing ring to sponsor Portsmouth-born welterweight Michael McKinson

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BT Group headhunts Deutsche Telekom digital transformation expert to lead its Digital Unit.

Deutsche Telekom Group Chief Information Officer Peter Leukert is joining BT Group in September as Chief Digital Officer to take charge of BT’s Digital Unit.

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Latest Features

ANALYSIS: eSIMs in laptops: why hasn’t this no-brainer taken off yet?

Despite the rapid adoption of eSIM in smartphones, laptops have yet to catch up. Hamish White, CEO of telecom software provider Mobilise, explains why laptop makers, app developers, and mobile providers are missing a golden opportunity and how smart integration could unlock massive new value.

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Analysis: Why the Three brand is likely to meet the same UK fate as the T-Mobile and Orange brands

How can the Vodafone, Three, SMARTY, VOXI, and TalkMobile brands all coexist in harmony? The truth is—they can’t. Duplication will have to go, and some brands won’t make it predicts Graystone Strategy founder and MVNO expert JamesGray

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Analysis – eSIM is transforming enterprise mobility and IoT at scale

Once seen as a niche feature for digital nomads and international travellers, eSIM suddenly become a mainstream standard writes Jacques Bonifay, CEO and co-founder of Transatel and a pioneer of an early pioneer of eSIM technology In September 2022, Apple changed the game by launching the first eSIM-only iPhone in the U.S. But the groundwork

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Trump tariffs poised to disrupt global secondary market as inevitable price rises feed through

This week’s Trump Adminstration bombshell of substantial global tariffs has sent ripples through various sectors of the global economy, with the secondary market for used and refurbished mobile phones standing among the most affected. Industry analysts warn that these tariffs could lead to increased costs for refurbishers, significant supply chain disruptions, and shifts in consumer

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Analysis – Why is 5G service in London so dire?

London and Brussels rank among the worst major European cities for 5G coverage writes Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini, of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) . This is surprising given their international status, especially when compared with countries such as the United States, Sweden, Portugal, the Gulf States, China, and South Korea, which are

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Analysis: Apple’s encryption standoff with the UK Government leaves users exposed

Apple’s encryption standoff with the UK Government leaves users exposed writes Tom Gaffney, Director of Business Development and Embedded Security at F-Secure, Apple has made headlines in recent days after removing its most advanced data security tool for UK customers. The company’s decision to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection feature from the UK market marks

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Analysis: How AI is helping customer care teams spot vulnerability

Customer service, and other frontline roles must ensure proper standards are in place to protect every customer during every engagement writes Muj Choudhury, CEO and founder of RocketPhone Roughly half of adults in the UK are classified as vulnerable. The Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory bodies emphasize the fair treatment of vulnerable customers as

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Virgin Media O2 – more work to do in custmer services says chief executive Lutz Schüler

Virgin Media O2 has a reputation for providing customers with excellent products, writes Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive, Virgin Media O2. Whether it’s offering ultrafast gigabit broadband right across our national network, rewarding our customers with exclusive access and perks through Priority, or delivering innovative mobile offers like inclusive EU roaming, our customers rightly have high

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February 17, 2025