EE is expanding its 5G standalone (5G SA) network to additional towns and cities across the UK as part of a major upgrade. The operator, which launched 5G SA in September 2024, aims to cover over 28 million people in 50 locations by the end of March 2025. The latest expansion includes towns such as

Likewize has named seasoned US executive Ryan O’Hara as its new CEO, taking over immediately from ex-Caudwell Group luminary Rod Millar, who has led the company since 2019. O’Hara has extensive leadership experience across technology, media, and consumer services, having held senior positions at News Corp, Madison Square Garden, and media and technology company Gemstar-TV

Labour MP Josh MacAllister is pushing to limit children’s smartphone use and curb addictive social media content. In October 2024, he introduced the Safer Phones Bill, which proposes to restrict phone use. MacAllister’s Private Member’s Bill was presented to Parliament today (Friday). It seeks to make it a legal requirement for all schools in England

Eurostar Global Electronics has rebranded itself as ‘ege’ to reflect its evolution from a reseller of end-of-life mobile devices to a comprehensive technology solutions provider. The rebrand includes a new visual identity but maintains the company’s core focus on innovation, reliability, and industry partnerships. Founded in 2007, ege began as a small reseller sourcing mobile

GK Telecom has uograded its Digital ePOS System and eSIM  eROAMING service for businesses who want to sell, activate, and manage eSIMs in real time. eROAMING was launched last year. It offers users a single global number and does away with the need for multiple SIM cards. The revised ePOS system is aimed at distributors,

Virgin Media O2 has 23.2 million mobile connections across its contract and prepaid services, with 850,000 new connections added in 2024 across its O2, Giffgaff, and wholesale partners, including Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile. The company’s contract base now stands at 15.8 million , with 16,000 net additions in Q4 , marking a return to

Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) Solihull factory will soon begin building Range Rovers on a production line modernised by Ericsson Private 5G. This next-generation connectivity will transform JLR’s vehicle manufacturing, integrating AI automation, machine learning, and advanced production tools. JLR is replacing traditional wired networks to cut costly and time-consuming production processes, reducing lead times from

Intel data boss Justin Hotard wil be Nokia’s new president and CEO from April 1 taking ober from Pekka Lundmark. Hotard, 50, most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Data Center and AI Group, overseeing AI integration across diverse sectors. Prior to this, he held senior roles at Hewlett Packard

Virgin Media O2 will offer more than 100 apprenticeship opportunities this year, with starting salaries of at least £22,500 and some roles paying up to £35,000. The schemes are open to applicants of all ages and are offered as permanent positions, providing job security once the fully funded training is complete. Roles will be available

While many parts of London still have broadband speeds of around 70Mb, the Hebridean islands of Tiree and Iona are set to receive ultrafast broadband. Openreach engineers are delivering this upgrade as part of the Scottish Government’s R100 fast broadban programme. The remote islands have long struggled with limited connectivity due to their isolation and

Ericsson will provide 5G private networks to SailGP race venues, enabling real-time, high-quality live camera streaming from racing catamarans. This connectivity will also transmit crucial data on team locations, tactics, and strategy. Each high-performance F50 catamaran will be equipped with Cradlepoint edge routers installed in the wings of the craft, to process over 53 billion

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