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Government programme boosts 4G coverage in rural Wales

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:13:09 +0000

Several rural communities in Wales are now accessing fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage thanks to the UK government’s Shared Rural Network initiative to tackle poor connectivity in remote areas. The first of 86 planned 4G mobile masts have been switched on this month in places like Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbyty Ystwyth, LLanafan, Tynygraig, West Fedw and... Read more »

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Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:29:56 +0000

Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new approach to boosting mobile services by leveraging its existing fixed network infrastructure along with new smart poles. This innovative solution could help boost mobile coverage across local areas in the UK. The trial, conducted in collaboration with shareholder Liberty Global, involved installing compact smart poles adjacent to... Read more »

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Ofcom: Over half of UK can access full-fibre, mobile coverage steady

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:35:04 +0000

In the latest release of Ofcom’s Connected Nations report, the regulator has provided insight into the state of mobile coverage and broadband availability across the UK. The report, which delves deep into the accessibility of essential services, brings encouraging news regarding full-fibre broadband accessibility and a steady course for mobile coverage. Full-fibre reaches majority of... Read more »

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DISH now offers 5G broadband to over 70% of US population

Ryan Daws — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:07:29 +0000

DISH Wireless has announced the availability of its 5G broadband service to over 70 percent of the US population, granting access to more than 240 million Americans. The development is a significant milestone for DISH and the US telecommunications industry, as the company designed, constructed, and deployed a 5G network within a span of just... Read more »

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RootMetrics: EE maintains UK mobile network performance lead

Ryan Daws — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:05:46 +0000

The latest UK Mobile Performance Review from RootMetrics finds that EE remains the operator to beat. EE earned the top spot across all seven of RootMetrics’ performance categories: Overall Performance, Reliability, Accessibility, Speed, Data, Call, and Text. The operator took home 109 of 112 RootScore Awards in major metropolitan areas. Patrick Linder, Sr. Director of... Read more »

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Vodafone partners with Mavenir to develop indoor OpenRAN solution

Ryan Daws — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:25:49 +0000

Vodafone and Mavenir have developed a small cell OpenRAN solution for indoor network coverage. The solution is designed for businesses with medium to large office spaces and uses OpenRAN to support interoperability and prevent vendor lock-in. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone UK, said: “So far, OpenRAN deployment has focused on outdoor connectivity, but... Read more »

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EE eases the pain of returning to London’s rail network with coverage boost

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 May 2021 09:44:58 +0000

EE has boosted its mobile coverage across London’s rail network in preparation for the return of commuters and travellers. The UK’s largest mobile operator has built almost 70 new 4G mobile sites – with hundreds more planned – across London’s key rail routes. Connectivity has been improved on seven sections of the London Euston to... Read more »

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EE announces major rural 4G coverage expansion plan

Ryan Daws — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:59:35 +0000

BT-owned EE has announced plans to expand its 4G coverage in more than 500 areas this year to boost rural connectivity. The expansion is part of the government’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative signed by the UK’s four major operators: EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three. Matt Warman, Minister for Digital Infrastructure, said: “I’m delighted to... Read more »

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Vodafone, Three, and O2 commit to building 222 masts together

Ryan Daws — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:19:49 +0000

Three of the UK’s four major telcos have committed to building 222 new masts as part of an endeavour to address rural coverage issues. Vodafone, O2, and Three UK will build and share the new masts to improve rural 4G coverage across all four nations of the United Kingdom. Nick Jeffery, CEO of Vodafone UK,... Read more »

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Connected Nations 2020: How networks handled an extra demanding year

Ryan Daws — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:46:32 +0000

Ofcom has released the 2020 edition of its Connected Nations report, providing insight into how networks handled an extra demanding year. Whether it’s getting work done from home, or binging on Netflix. Checking in with phone calls to elderly relatives, or posting the latest TikTok trend video. Never has the connectivity we’re blessed with today... Read more »

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