Three UK has trialled Open RAN in central Glasgow, improving 4G and 5G performance in the first dense urban deployment of its kind in the UK. The project showed strong results but raised questions about the future of such initiatives without government support.
Vodafone UK and Three UK’s merger advances with a newly appointed leadership team, led by future CEO Max Taylor. The team will oversee final merger stages, set to conclude soon.
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.
Three UK has teamed up with Ericsson to create Europe’s largest cloud-native core network, boosting capacity to 9 Tbps. As data usage skyrockets from services like streaming and gaming, this partnership aims to enhance performance.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has given preliminary approval to a landmark merger between Vodafone and Three UK. This transformative step forward in VoIP services involves a major network upgrade, incorporating 5G technology.
Vodafone and Three UK are actively opposing the CMA’s provisional findings on their merger proposal. They argue that the merger will enhance competition, benefit consumers, and drive an £11 billion investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure, including 5G expansion.
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.
Three UK has achieved a significant milestone in network sustainability through its collaboration with Ericsson, employing advanced AI-powered hardware and software. Over the past 18 months, the partnership has focused on modernizing Three UK’s network, significantly enhancing energy efficiency with cutting-edge technologies.
Three UK revealed its quarterly financial performance this week, showcasing an increase in revenue and margin while reiterating its intent for a potential merger with competitor Vodafone.
The telecommunications company disclosed a notable 9% surge in both revenue, climbing to £664 million, and margin, reaching £424 million. This growth was attributed in part to a rise in its customer base, with active customers increasing by 3% overall and active contract customers by 6%.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is ready to plunge into an in-depth probe into a possible £15 billion merger between telecommunications giants Vodafone UK and Three UK, a decision that could reshape the mobile market landscape. This action, while not surprising, showcases how the regulator continues to question the ambiguous benefits claimed by the companies regarding impact on competition and investment.
