Sinch is revolutionizing business communication with RCS Business Messaging (RBM), now available on iOS for Three UK and Virgin Media O2. This expansion enables businesses to deliver rich, interactive experiences—videos, carousels, and secure two-way conversations—seamlessly reaching both Android and iPhone users.
Virgin Media O2 is advancing Birmingham’s network with more 4G small cells, enhancing mobile capacity in crowded areas like the city center. These compact base stations, often installed on street furniture, boost network performance.
In a landmark move for UK telecoms, Ofcom introduces regulations mandating clear pricing transparency for telecom services. No more unexpected mid-contract price hikes—providers must now clearly outline price changes.
T-Mobile US has agreed to acquire Vistar Media for $600 million, expanding into the DOOH advertising market. This acquisition aims to enhance T-Mobile’s advertising capabilities by combining its customer data with Vistar’s technology, targeting more personalized ad experiences.
Virgin Media O2 will deactivate its 3G network in Durham by April 2025 as part of a UK-wide shutdown plan. Customers with outdated devices are urged to upgrade to maintain mobile services.
Virgin Media O2 strengthens its focus on digital innovation by selling an 8.33% stake in Cornerstone to Equitix. As the UK’s largest tower operator, this move highlights Virgin Media O2’s strategy to optimize its infrastructure investments while prioritizing future advancements in 4G and 5G development.
The Swansea Bay City Deal awarded VMO2 a contract to upgrade fibre infrastructure. The global smartphone market is expected to grow, driven by Android sales in China and emerging markets. Patton acquired Raymar Information Technology to continue supporting crucial legacy industrial technologies. EE has released age-specific smartphone usage guidelines.
Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have announced a pivotal agreement to extend and enhance their mobile network sharing for over a decade. This transformative partnership, contingent on regulatory approval, promises significant improvements in network quality and coverage, benefiting millions of customers and boosting the competitive landscape of UK mobile markets.
Cornerstone, a leading passive infrastructure provider managing Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Vodafone’s shared mobile network, is set to introduce a cutting-edge neutral host network utilizing smart street light technology in urban environments.The partnership between Cornerstone and Signify, a Netherlands-based company spun off from Philips in 2016, will leverage Signify’s BrightSites Broadband Luminaire products. These innovative LED streetlamps act as network extenders, supporting a mesh network using 60 GHz millimetre-wave (mmWave) spectrum to facilitate 5G connectivity.
The Australian investment bank, Macquarie, is reportedly considering an exit from KCom amidst escalating competition within the UK alternative network (altnet) sector. A recent report in The Telegraph suggests that Macquarie has engaged advisors from PJT Partners to conduct a strategic review of KCom, indicating potential changes on the horizon.
