Tag: Ofcom
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O2 and Vodafone’s joint 4G network to launch Spring 2013
EE is to get a 4G rival sooner than it had expected…
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UK Network Three to Take a Piece of Everything Everywhere’s 4G Action?
The combined force of Orange and T-Mobile under parent company Everything Everywhere have just snapped up the rights to be the first networks to deliver a super-fast 4G connection and are expected to do so from September 11th. This date is believed to around the same time as Apple’s new iPhone 5 reveal which would…
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Everything Everywhere wins 4G service for Orange and T-Mobile from OFCOM
Everything Everywhere the combined company that owns Orange and T-Mobile networks has pulled out a shock win and has landed and been approved to be the first UK network to support the 4G mobile network services, which means the company may see super-fast connectivity speeds by the end of the year. OFCOM awarded the usage to…
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UK 4G Signal Auction will take place Early 2013
Those of us waiting for US-style 4G mobile phone connectivity will have to wait a little while longer as today Ofcom has announced that the auction for the 4G spectrum will take place next year, which will put the likelihood of getting 4G capabilities in the UK in the next year very small. UK networks…
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Ofcom U.K Survey Reveals Increase in Text Communication Now More Than Voice Calls
An Ofcom survey has revealed that communication via text has now overtaken traditional voice calls with 58% of the U.K residents questioned claiming they’re more likely to whip off a quick SMS than actually have a good old chin wag with their pals over the phone. Industry regulator Ofcom’s annual marketing report has shown a…
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Three is the Most Complained About UK Network
Three as they have been named the most complained about mobile operator to Ofcom for the Q1 period in 2012.
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ISP’s New “Three Strikes” Anti-Piracy Rules Expected by 2014
Controversial new anti-piracy measures, where users will see their internet cut off if they’re persistently seen to be downloading copyrighted material, will come into play 2014.
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Vodafone and O2 Team Up to Offer 4G Services
It has just been announced that two of the biggest mobile network operators here in the UK have will be teaming up and sharing new and existing infrastructure to offer thier customers next generation super-fast 4G services
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Ofcom Wants 0800 Numbers to be Free to Call from Mobile Phones
The fear of calling 0800 numbers from your mobile could soon be banished, as UK regulating body Ofcom has proposed that calls to such numbers be free for all UK phones, including mobiles. 0800 numbers are classed as “Freephone” numbers, and when calling from a UK landline they are indeed free, but when calling from…
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Ofcom Survey Reveals 50% Rise in British Web Use Since 2005
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An Ofcom survey of British web users has revealed a 50% increase of internet usage in the past seven years – this proving that the national pastimes are quickly becoming social networking, online gaming and other sources of digital entertainment with an average of 15 hours spent surfing per week per person. Somewhat unsurprisingly, with…
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Ofcom Delays Decision to Allow Everything Everywhere Early Access to 4G Testing
After opposition from UK networks including Vodafone, O2 and Three, Ofcom has held back on its decision to allow Orange and T-Mobile parent company Everything Everywhere early access and testing of the 4G mobile data network. Back in February, Everything Everywhere proudly announced it would get first dibs on the lucrative 1800MHz 4G spectrum and…
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UK Network Three Stands Up to Ofcom Over “Unfair” 4G Network Auction
You got to fight for your right to 4G – or so it seems, as another of our U.K networks has spoken out about Ofcom’s decision to allow Everything Everywhere, the parent company of T-Mobile and Orange, to test the new super-speedy mobile data standard before anyone else as well as awarding them with the…