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EE and Nokia boost mobile connectivity in Wimbledon

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:38:17 +0000

EE and Nokia have significantly improved mobile connectivity in the Wimbledon area to support residents and visitors to the London district that’s home to one of the world’s most famous sports championships. With the help of 17 existing 4G and 5G sites and a new small cell system, EE aims to provide high-capacity, high-speed mobile... Read more »

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BAI Communications to rebrand and establish global HQ in London

Ryan Daws — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:50:27 +0000

BAI Communications is rebranding to Boldyn Networks and will establish its global headquarters in London. The company, a leading global neutral host provider, will operate independently from BAI Australia while expanding its presence in North America and Europe. This strategic move positions Boldyn Networks to pursue its ambitious growth plans, supported by the Canada Pension... Read more »

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Viasat completes Inmarsat acquisition

Ryan Daws — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:24:46 +0000

Viasat has successfully completed its acquisition of London-based Inmarsat, just a week after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismissed a competition complaint filed by SpaceX. The significant merger brings together two organisations with complementary technology assets, resources, and capabilities, creating a global communications provider with an expanded portfolio of services. Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO... Read more »

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EE launches 5G in three Tube stations

Ryan Daws — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:39:07 +0000

EE customers are now able to access 5G connectivity in three London Underground stations. Customers travelling through Archway, Tufnell Park, and Notting Hill Gate will now benefit from high-speed connectivity. EE says 5G connectivity will be available “from ticket hall to platform” at all three stations. The only station with 5G within the tunnel segment... Read more »

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UK MNO customers will enjoy 4G/5G across the London Tube

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:28:20 +0000

Customers of all four UK mobile network operators (MNOs) will enjoy 4G/5G connectivity across the London Tube. Shashi Verma, CTO at Transport for London (TfL), said: “Mobile connectivity across the stations and tunnels across the Tube network will help our customers stay connected more easily as well as work, shop and stay in touch on... Read more »

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Three and EE to provide Tube-wide connectivity

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:08:18 +0000

Three and EE have agreed a deal to join the BAI Communications (BAI) network that will provide 4G (and later 5G) connectivity across the London Tube. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “I’m delighted to see Three and EE sign up as the first operators to provide full high-speed 4G access across the tube network.... 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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Openreach: Full-fibre would be ‘game-changing’ for the UK economy

Ryan Daws — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:33:39 +0000

A report commissioned by Openreach highlights the “game-changing” impact that full-fibre will have on various regions of the UK. The report, conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), calls full-fibre a “gamechanger” for London, the South East, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, Wales, Yorkshire & Humber, North West,... Read more »

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