London calling: 5G coverage in British capital grew during second half of last year with fastest speeds on Vodafone O2 regained lost ground, while EE continued to assert its dominance Networks20 Jan 2021 | 10
UK network Three hikes pay-as-you-go rates by 400% to push punters to buy 'bundles' It's expensive to be poor Networks13 Jan 2021 | 77
That other controversial Chinese telco: The FCC rejects ZTE's petition against its 'national security threat' designation Local US carriers to remain unable to buy its kit with federal funding Networks25 Nov 2020 | 1
Vodafone launches platform that promises to play nicely with dusty legacy IoT kit What untold treasures could these primitive technologies hold? Edge + IoT24 Nov 2020 | 4
No such thing as a Three lunch: Hutchinson CK to sell tower biz to Cellnex 5G ain't free, you know Networks13 Nov 2020 | 11
Three rips up call centre outsourcing contract with Capita 2+ years early Exclusive A sliver of functions coming back in house, most being offshored to India and 380 UK roles put 'at risk' of redundo by Capita On-Prem06 Nov 2020 | 46
Yes, we have a 5G iPhone now. But that doesn't mean 5G has arrived Feature And please forget about that 4th industrial revolution because most networks only have NSA 5G Networks26 Oct 2020 | 51
Dutch telco KPN goes its own Huawei, picks Ericsson for its 5G core network 'Yet another nail in the coffin' says analyst as former fan NL's biggest operator looks to Sweden Networks15 Oct 2020 | 3
Scre-EE-m if you wanna go faster: BT's mobile network reigns supreme in UK-wide speed and latency tests But Vodafone's not far behind Networks25 Sep 2020 | 27
Xiaomi what you're working with: Chinese mobe maker starts Android 11 rollout Ladling out custom brew to its devices Personal Tech10 Sep 2020 | 1
Happy birthday to the Nokia 3310: 20 years ago, it seemed like almost everyone owned this legendary mobile Possibly the first of the 'dumb' phones that didn't suck Personal Tech01 Sep 2020 | 87
Spending on 5G to double despite the pandemic while legacy network infrastructure sector suffers – Gartner Also, half of the world's 5G investment currently is spent by China Networks28 Jul 2020 | 9
Brit telcos deliberately killed Phones 4u, claim admins in £1bn UK High Court sueball One-time retailer has a problem: Key evidence is on a lost fondleslab Personal Tech21 Jul 2020 | 59
UK advertising watchdog raps ruler on O2's hand over misleading ads for iPad and Surface Pro deals £9 a month mumble mumble, terms and conditions apply Personal Tech08 Jul 2020 | 7
Well, Zuckerberg did promise India it hadn't seen the last of Facebook. How do you say they're BAAACK in Hindi? Social network reportedly looking to buy a slice of country's biggest mobile provider Networks25 Mar 2020 | 4
Not call, dude: UK govt says guaranteed surcharge-free EU roaming will end after Brexit transition period. Brits left at the mercy of networks I didn't see that on the side of a bus Networks30 Jan 2020 | 242
We won't CU later: New Ofcom broadband proposals mull killing off old copper network Yearly review promises FTTP for rural bods, price check on network wholesaler Openreach Networks08 Jan 2020 | 92
They terrrk err jerrrbs! Vodafone replaces 2,600 roles with '600 bots' in bid to shrink €48bn debt It's happening! On-Prem13 Nov 2019 | 79
Vodafone takes €1.9bn punch to wallet thanks to India's decision on airwave licence fees UK profits also down due to opex shift to IBM's cloud Networks12 Nov 2019 | 10
BT launches all-singing converged 5G product for... oof... £58 a month Home broadband, mobile data package part of IP-only move Networks08 Nov 2019 | 28
Belgian city slurps mobile data to track visitors Updated Local regulator says it hasn't approved scheme. Meanwhile, Spain up to similar tricks Security31 Oct 2019 | 26
Mobile operators to be stung for 10% of annual turnover if coverage falls short, digital sec warns Meanwhile, Nicky Morgan hints at imminent decision on Huawei in UK's 5G infrastructure Networks29 Oct 2019 | 10
Mobile operators say they'll go halfsies with UK.gov on £1bn network to bring 4G to rural folk Coverage in the back of beyond Networks25 Oct 2019 | 21
Sod 3G, that can go, but don't rush to turn off 2G, UK still needs it – report Used by the elderly in M2M connections and eCall services Networks18 Oct 2019 | 104
Conspiracy loons claim victory in Brighton and Hove as council rejects plans to build 5G masts No next-gen mobile internet for you but, hey, no cancer either Networks15 Oct 2019 | 221
Glasgow extends middle finger to southern fairies as London ranks bottom in mobile signal top 10 Gaun yersel! Personal Tech26 Sep 2019 | 14
Why worry about cost of banning certain Chinese comms providers? Fire Huawei, says analyst Rip and replace only $3.5bn! Won't slow 5G rollout either Networks25 Sep 2019 | 43
Three UK slammed for 'ripping off' loyal mobile customers by £32.4m per year Operator refusing to apply automatic discounts next year Networks20 Sep 2019 | 63
New York City sues T-Mobile US over 'abusive sales tactics' Dodgy dealing in a mobile phone shop? What kind of a world? Networks05 Sep 2019 | 9
Blindly accepting network update texts could have pwned your mobe, say researchers Flaws now (mostly) patched Security04 Sep 2019 | 12
The purple SIM of fail: Virgin Mobile punters left in the dark with batch of borked cards S'OK though, network promises to fix 'as quickly as possible' Networks02 Sep 2019 | 27
Sailfish OS given a Jolla good buffing as version 3.1 bobs gently into port Encryption, VPN and Android app support for Apple and Google refuseniks Software26 Jul 2019 | 20
Ofcom 'fair deal' action: UK mobile networks agree to slash contract charges when lock-in ends – except Three Hutchison's underdog won't, even if handset paid off Legal22 Jul 2019 | 31
2025: HELLO? WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU, I'M ON THE TUBE. FULL 4G NOW. NAH, IT'S CRAP Transport for London missed the train for 2019 deadline Networks19 Jul 2019 | 22
Oh look. Vodafone has extended its ultrafast 5G network to deliver... Wi-Fi? Hey, that's a real use case, you at the back, stop your sniggering Networks17 Jul 2019 | 45
UK's Openreach admits 50k premises on 'gigabit-capable' FTTP network can't get gigabit speeds 330Mbps will have to do. Boohoo Networks05 Jul 2019 | 65
Firefox Preview for Android: Mozilla has another go at a mobile browser Firefox Focus frozen as Mozilla redirects Android effort ... despite small market share Software28 Jun 2019 | 37
Russia signs Huawei deal as Chinese premier decries 'protectionism', 'unilateral approaches' While Arm founder slams US tantrum tactics from the big orange baby Networks06 Jun 2019 | 35
Another TITSUP* on this lovely Tuesday: Virgin Mobile takes time out to enjoy the sunshine Updated British provider's calls, text and data all grind to a halt Personal Tech14 May 2019 | 30
'Fake 5G' feud falters as Sprint, AT&T settle suit over 'misleading' label The 'E' is for 'Ersatz' Networks23 Apr 2019 | 7
Cheapskate Brits appear to love their Poundland MVNOs as UK's big four snubbed in survey again Updated Giffgaff tops satisfaction ratings, Vodafone brings up the rear Networks23 Apr 2019 | 77
UK comms watchdog mulls 5G tweaks: Operators want moooooar power Oh and remove the guard bands, would you Ofcom? Networks19 Apr 2019 | 38
It is but 'LTE with new shoes': Industry bod points a judgy finger at the US and Korea's 5G fakery Wait until you see the real thing, folks... Networks15 Apr 2019 | 44
UK.gov: Hi, it looks like you're procuring comms infrastructure. Might we suggest... all vendors? Ministry of Fun review likely to recommend happy shopping Networks04 Apr 2019 | 2
O2 brings forth a Friday fail for some unlucky UK customers Updated Voice services go TITSUP* to round out the week Networks22 Mar 2019 | 10
What's holding up the 5G utopia in Britain? Quite a lot, actually Special Report Views from the morning after the night before Networks22 Mar 2019 | 18
Overheard at a Brit mobe network: On the count of Three UK, smile and say, er... we lost how many customers? Never mind, we've got a fistful of spectrum and 5G's a-coming... Networks21 Mar 2019 | 25
Size isn't everything when talking mobile performance: The UK's largest cities suck at it London, Birmingham forced to wear survey's dunce cap Networks19 Mar 2019 | 11
Do Martians dream of electric Nimbys? Selling 5G needs steak, not just sizzle Comment Let's talk about specs baby, let's talk about real 5G Networks18 Mar 2019 | 19
Overhyped 5G is being 'rushed', Britain's top comms boffin reckons The technology's not ready – but they won't wait Networks14 Mar 2019 | 39
Dear Britain's mast-fearing Nimbys: Do you want your phone to work or not? Analysis Building to nowhere Networks08 Mar 2019 | 187
Vodafone: Daft Huawei comms gear ban will cripple UK – and cost punters loads Big Red details 5G plans Networks07 Mar 2019 | 22
5G is 'ready' once you redefine 'ready'... and then redefine 'reality' Analysis It'll be big one day. But that day is not tomorrow Networks06 Mar 2019 | 21
So. To the question we really wanted answering: How real is 5G? MWC We kick the wares in Barcelona Networks27 Feb 2019 | 40
Go, go, Gadgets Boy! 'Influencer' testing 5G for Vodafone finds it to be slower than 4G Hilarity ensues Networks21 Feb 2019 | 60
EE customer: Creepy ex used employee access to change my mobile number, spy on me Chap slapped with harassment warning, sacked from UK mobile network Security08 Feb 2019 | 12
Treaty of Roam: No-deal Brexit mobile bill shock As for the Big 4 UK mobile firms, there's a first mover disadvantage On-Prem07 Feb 2019 | 151
Trolling in the Reg's forums... we mean, er, 'working' on the train still rubbish thanks to patchy data coverage Rail fails to keep up with 4G Networks07 Feb 2019 | 45
Mobile network Three UK's customer details exposed in homepage blunder Exclusive World+dog could view security answers and more Security01 Feb 2019 | 46
Nothing 'unites teams' like a good relocation, eh Vodafone? Cost-cutting effort to see sites close, staffers shifted On-Prem23 Jan 2019 | 52
Dixons Carphone still counting cost of miserly mobile phone sales Things are, er, looking up though: activist investor Elliott Management is reportedly sniffing around retailer On-Prem22 Jan 2019 | 22
Ready for Glasto-net? Cheap, local low-power networks up for grabs in the UK Ofcom proposes shakeup of spectrum bidding process Networks21 Dec 2018 | 13