The carriers are likely to end up paying millions more each year for their 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum, reflecting the fact that this spectrum can now be reused for 3G and 4G, not just voice and SMS.…
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UK gets 4G competition as Vodafone and O2’s networks go live
Three carriers now offer super-fast mobile broadband services in the UK, although EE has had a valuable headstart on its rollout. Underdog Three will join the party in December -- and unlike the others, it won't charge a premium for 4G.…
Read MoreO2 UK lays its 4G cards on the table, but Vodafone’s offering still looks like the best deal
The UK's biggest mobile carriers have now all detailed their 4G offerings, and at the low-end price point Vodafone offers a 2GB cap while EE and O2 offer 1GB. However, the disruptive fourth player is still to show its hand.…
Read MoreWatch out, EE! Vodafone’s UK 4G deal looks mighty tempting
EE has enjoyed a de facto monopoly on 4G in the UK since last year, but Vodafone looks set to offer higher data caps and attractive extras when it joins the party later this month.…
Read MoreUK 4G market opens up as O2 sets launch date for end of August
O2's 4G services will go live in London, Leeds and Bradford on 29 August, with 10 more cities to follow this year. With EE's 4G already up and running, that just leaves Vodafone and Three to firm up their dates.…
Read MoreWith rivalry looming, EE introduces 4G contract sharing and pre-pay options to the UK
The UK's only LTE carrier - for now - has diversified its offerings by introducing a range of new plans. But with other carriers set to join the 4G fray, only time will tell whether it got its pricing right.…
Read MoreSo, how’s Huawei’s trust-us facility in the UK working out then?
Huawei has set up a testing facility in the U.K. to assure security services that its widespread networking kit is backdoor-free. Only it turns out "the Cell" doesn't have a whole lot of oversight.…
Read MoreTouting fastest 4G takeup in Europe so far, EE adds sharing and pre-pay options
It appears that LTE subscriber numbers at EE -- a carrier that still has a monopoly on 4G in the UK -- are increasing at an accelerating pace. But rivals are set to launch their 4G offerings soon.…
Read MoreSo UK carriers are selling anonymized customer data? That may not be a bad thing.
British privacy advocates have reacted with horror to the idea of EE and market research firm Ipsos Mori selling anonymized customer data. On balance, they shouldn't worry so much.…
Read MoreFull speed ahead, as EE reveals 4G boost for the summer
EE is doubling the amount of 1800MHz capacity it is dedicating to LTE, meaning many customers will get real-world speeds of over 20Mbps. The move comes as EE's rivals prepare to launch 4G services.…
Read More9 in 10 Londoners will soon have free Wi-Fi in Tube stations
The UK's second-largest mobile carrier, O2, has become the latest to sign a deal with Virgin Media in order to give its customers free internet access on the London Underground.…
Read MoreEE harnesses London cabs to tout its 4G prowess
The operator, which is still the only one in the U.K. to offer LTE, has launched a three-month promotion where passengers of some black cabs will get to surf through a 4G connection for free.…
Read MoreThe results are in: UK 4G spectrum auction has five winners, raising $3.62B
EE, Vodafone, Three, O2 and BT have all won spectrum in the auction, which the regulator Ofcom says will lead to full 4G coverage by the end of 2017.…
Read MoreSo EE isn’t reporting its 4G subscriptions? Don’t jump to conclusions.
There is reason to suspect EE's premium LTE pricing has hurt takeup, but the UK operator's silence at this early stage could have other reasons behind it.…
Read MoreUK carriers may all be able to roll out 4G using existing spectrum
EE has been able to roll out 4G earlier than its rivals because it's been allowed to reuse its 2G and 3G spectrum for LTE. Now its rivals look set to get the same opportunity.…
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