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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
Rugged device manufacturer JCB Phones has appointed Peter Cunningham as Chief Strategy Officer. Cunningham has held senior roles at organisations such as Bullitt Group, Canalys, and Panasonic. In his new role, he will focus on enhancing JCB Phones’ product portfolio, generating new market opportunities, and developing partnerships for long-term growth. “We are thrilled to welcome