T-Mobile has vowed to challenge cable companies as part of its latest effort to persuade regulators to approve the Sprint merger. In a blog post, T-Mobile CEO John Legere said the merged company could help address the shortage of broadband access in some rural communities: “With the New T-Mobile and our unique 5G capabilities, we’ll … Read more

In its latest analysis of UK mobile network experience, Opensignal confirms EE as the market leader, winning 10 of 14 awards in its report based on data collected from June to August 2024. The findings highlight a competitive market, with EE leading across multiple user-experience categories while rivals make targeted gains. Notably, EE earned the … Read more

The UK is facing a “massive discrepancy” in broadband speeds and should be aiming for standards seen in Singapore, where speeds have significantly improved, a report finds. A report from UK-based comparison site uSwitch.com reveals a large gap in broadband performance between streets and regions, warning that the divide between urban and rural areas is … Read more

Netflix has rejected SK Broadband’s demand that the streaming service pay for bandwidth usage. SK Broadband filed a lawsuit against Netflix earlier this month after data traffic spiked following the global success of Hwang Dong-hyuk’s drama series Squid Game. “We have come to a crossroads — Red Light, Green Light — where Internet gatekeepers could … Read more

Vodafone UK has announced it will waive all call charges to Ukraine and offer free data roaming for customers in the country. Ahmed Essam Shelbaya, CEO of Vodafone UK, shared the news on Twitter. https://twitter.com/AhmedShelbaya/status/1497191194887135269 Beyond helping people stay connected with family and friends during this crisis, Vodafone is contributing financially to humanitarian efforts supporting … Read more

In response to recent speculation, T-Mobile US has confirmed it does not plan to stop procuring network equipment from Nokia. The carrier’s statement directly contradicts reports from an industry analyst who suggested T-Mobile might switch to alternative suppliers. “T-Mobile works with both Nokia and Ericsson, who have helped us over the years build the largest … Read more

Apple Stores worldwide opened this morning to long lines of eager customers waiting to buy the new iPhone 4S. Many people queued for hours or even days to be among the first to own the device. The smartphone became available at 8am today in the UK, US, Australia, Japan, Germany, Canada and France. Some customers … Read more

A new report from Juniper Research finds that Apple’s choice not to include near field communication (NFC) in the iPhone 5 has contributed to a slowdown in the technology’s projected growth. Juniper has revised its mobile NFC market forecast downward to $110 billion by 2017, compared with an earlier estimate of $180 billion. “Apple’s current … Read more

MWC19 As MWC19 begins in Barcelona this week, mobile operators are eager to showcase their latest products—whether hardware or the ongoing push toward 5G. The annual Fira Gran Via gathering is broad in scope, and alongside product launches you’ll find a range of research studies offering practical guidance for operators. Recent research from Mobileum provides … Read more

(c)iStock.com/laflor Altair Semiconductor, a provider of LTE chipsets, is partnering with Verizon Wireless to bring LTE-based Internet of Things (IoT) products to market. Altair is preparing to introduce commercial Cat-1 and Cat-0 products designed specifically for IoT applications, targeting devices that require reliable cellular connectivity while keeping costs and power consumption low. The Altair FourGee-1160 … Read more