The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about the Vodafone and Three merger, fearing it could harm competition and lead to higher prices for mobile customers. The CMA highlights the potential for reduced services and data offerings. Despite promises of better network quality and enhanced 5G, the CMA remains skeptical.
Visitors, residents, businesses, and students in Reading town centre will soon enjoy enhanced mobile experiences and faster speeds thanks to Virgin Media O2’s deployment of small cells. This VoIP advancement aims to boost mobile capacity in Reading’s busy areas like Reading Station and the Oracle Shopping Centre, improving network efficiency.
Nokia has dismissed rumors about its mobile network business being acquired by Samsung. The Finnish telecom giant confirmed its dedication to the division, despite market speculation. This strategic asset is key for Nokia and its customers, especially with the expansion of 5G technology. Keep updated with Nokia’s innovative journey.
Spanish telecom giant Telefonica and Digi have signed a 16-year mobile network agreement effective January 1, 2025. This deal enhances their collaboration, covering National Roaming and RAN sharing services. By leveraging Telefonica’s superior infrastructure, Digi can transition from an MVNO to a full-fledged MNO, ensuring high-quality VoIP services.
Vodafone and Meta have teamed up to tackle network congestion and enhance mobile user experience across Europe. Launched in June, this VoIP-optimized partnership spans eleven markets, focusing on video optimization to reduce network traffic. Initial tests in the UK show significant traffic reductions for Meta apps, freeing up resources for high-traffic areas.
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.
UK’s major mobile infrastructure entities have formed the Mobile Infrastructure Forum, aiming to boost wireless connectivity across the UK and improve network rollout efficiency. Meanwhile, industry insiders are lobbying for a smoother operation process, amidst challenges like mast site location and negotiation with landlords.
UK operator EE boosts mobile connectivity for summer events with 125 temporary 4G and 5G masts, enhancing download speeds and coverage for attendees. As live events flourish, the challenge for operators is monetizing these network improvements.
Telstra and OneWeb collaborate to deliver a massive low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul rollout, expanding connectivity for remote mobile customers in Australia and extending coverage to hard-to-reach regions.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT revokes SK Telecom’s 5G license in the 28 GHz band due to unmet rollout requirements, mirroring the fate of rivals KT Corp and LG U+ last year. This leaves South Korea without high-band 5G, as other countries advance in the mmWave ecosystem.
