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EE takes the lead in mobile data performance according to nPerf test app

EE has emerged as the dominant network in key areas of mobile connectivity, according to an analysis by nPerf. The analysis is based on 91,281 tests conducted by users under real-world conditions using the nPerf application, available on both Android and iOS. EE achieved the highest nPerf Score in categories such as latency, video streaming,

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January 24, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 range claims pole position for advanced AI in smartphones

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25 range which will be available from February 7, with prices ranging from £799 to £1,549. Samsung says the advanced AI capabilities, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, enable the Galaxy S25 series to deliver natural, context-aware interactions that redefine the mobile experience. “This series

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January 22, 2025

Onecom secures £100m multi-year facility to fuel growth and acquisitions

Onecom has secured a significant £100 million acquisition finance facility through Ares Capital. The refinancing allows Onecom to consolidate its existing financial arrangements while providing the flexibility to pursue new market opportunities. It will also enable the company to enhance its services across fixed-line voice, connectivity, managed cloud, and IT solutions, serving nearly 100,000 business

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January 21, 2025

Virgin Media 3G switch-off could trigger £10.3m e-waste gold rush

The phase-out of Virgin Media O2’s 3G network could generate electronic waste worth £13m, including £10.3m from just 146 kilograms of gold, according to new research from BusinessWaste.co.uk. The analysis highlights the environmental and economic implications of decommissioning legacy network technologies, with millions of devices rendered obsolete and valuable raw materials at stake. The report

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January 17, 2025

Ericsson to build new core network for Three to triple data capacity

Three UK has partnered with Ericsson to build a new cloud-based core network that will more than triple the network’s capacity to 9Tbps (terabits per second). Data traffic on Three’s network doubled to over 2Tbps in December 2024 compared with two years prior. Notably, it took nearly 20 years for data traffic to reach 1Tbps.

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January 17, 2025

Households sitting on £218 of unused mobile phones, research finds

A study by Censuswide, commissioned by Virgin Media O2, reveals that the average household has £218 worth of unused mobile phones. Despite this untapped value, only one in 10 people have traded in a device over the past five years. Virgin Media O2 is urging households to recycle their old smartphones through O2 Recycle, highlighting

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January 16, 2025

Home Office chooses Samsung and IBM to provide equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Samsung Electronics and IBM (with Ericson) are to provide critical communication solutions for the UK’s Home Office as part of the Emergency Services Network (ESN). This project is Samsung’s first major public safety initiative in the UK, building on its experience with commercial and public safety networks globally. Ericsson will be collaborating with IBM to

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January 15, 2025

Lyca Mobile Partners with Revolut to Streamline Payment Capabilities

EE MVNO Lyca Mobile has joined forces with fintech giant Revolut to introduce seamless payment features for its users. This partnership enables customers to enjoy a range of facilities, including automated subscription and bill payments, real-time payment status notifications, and one-click top-ups without the need to enter bank details manually. Revolut, known for its innovative

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January 15, 2025

Samsung knocks Apple into No2 slot for global sales – Counterpoint Research

The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 after two consecutive years of annual declines, according to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse. Samsung continued to lead the market in 2024, led by strong demand for its S24 series and A-series product lines. The S24 series, the first phone positioned as an AI

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January 14, 2025

Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch-off in Durham in April

Durham will be the first location to lose Virgin Media 3G coverage in the company’s transition toward more reliable 4G and 5G announced in 2023. Vodafone, Three, and EE have already completed the switch-off, with O2 the last mobile network operator left to turn its 3G network off. The switch-off is expected to have minimal

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January 13, 2025

SIM distributor GK Telecom launches IoT-focused SIM-only plans

SIM Distributor GK Telecom is introducing a range of SIM-only data plans specifically designed for IoT devices. The IoT Mobile plans offer options on 12-month and 24-month contracts. Prices range from £11 per month for 12GB of data to £23 per month for unlimited data. Ravi Navaratnam, Managing Director of GK Telecom (main pic left)

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January 8, 2025

Comms Council UK appoints Magrathea Telecoms MD Tracey Wright as new Chair

Comms Council UK (CCUK), the trade association representing telecommunications companies that provide services to business and residential customers in the UK, has elected Magrathea Telecoms Managing Director, Tracey Wright, as its new Chair. She succeeds XConnect CEO Eli Katz, who steps down after 20 years and has been named Lifetime President by the CCUK Council.

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January 8, 2025

Lyca to slash London head count to 48 as it reorganises to concentrate on Africa markets

Lyca Group’s London operation will be cut to a skeleton staff of 48 to handle regulatory and compliance issues as part of a reorganisation to streamline its business operations, slash costs and improve global growth. Lyca’s is consulting with around 300 staff about the job cuts. The UK workforce will be reduced to a core

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January 7, 2025

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Telecoms Security Act Compliance: Challenges for Service Providers

By Islam Rashad UK telecom providers are undergoing a transformative digital revolution. The rollout of 5G, fibre broadband networks, and IoT, coupled with the introduction of AI, is driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. These advancements are reshaping telecom operators into Digital Service Providers positioning them as essential enablers of the UK’s

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November 25, 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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January 17, 2024