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CMA raises concerns about proposed Vodafone-Three merger

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March 22, 2024
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns over the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three, two of the UK’s four major mobile network operators. The regulator launched its initial Phase 1 investigation in January after…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new approach to boosting mobile services by leveraging its existing fixed network infrastructure along with new smart poles. This innovative solution could help boost mobile coverage across local areas in the…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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Automotive leads eSIM adoption for IoT as new trends emerge

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March 13, 2024
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The automotive industry is emerging as a frontrunner in the adoption of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, according to a recent study by GSMA Intelligence. As eSIM functionality becomes increasingly available in …

Vodafone UK completes 3G shutdown to enhance 4G/5G services

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February 28, 2024
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Vodafone UK has followed EE’s announcement this week by officially shutting down its 3G mobile network nationwide. This transition allows for the repurposing of related radio frequencies to bolster the faster 4G and 5G services. While Vodafone cl…

AI-RAN Alliance aims to integrate AI into mobile networks

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February 26, 2024
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A new alliance announced during MWC could reshape the future of mobile networks and telecommunications by integrating AI into radio access networks (RAN). The AI-RAN Alliance brings together tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Samsung, alon…

GSMA Open Gateway unlocks mobile network capabilities for developers

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February 23, 2024
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A new collaboration between the world’s leading mobile operators will accelerate innovation across industries from finance and retail to transportation, healthcare, and beyond. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative provides developers simplified acces…

GSMA Open Gateway unlocks mobile network capabilities for developers

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February 23, 2024
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Widespread cellular outage hits the US

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February 22, 2024
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A cellular outage has swept across large portions of the US, causing disruptions in services provided by major telecom companies including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Data collected from outage tracking website Downdetector revealed that more than…

T-Mobile sets 5G uplink speed record in the US

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February 16, 2024
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T-Mobile has achieved a new 5G milestone, recording the fastest ever uplink speed on a 5G standalone network in North America. In a recent test, T-Mobile hit a blazing fast upload speed of 345 Mbps using sub-6 GHz spectrum. This shatters the company&#8…