Category: Network News

EE (finally) launches Wi-Fi calling, starting April 10

Published date April 7, 2015

EE has overcome a number of (external) issues to launch Wi-Fi calling just in time for the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

Vodafone intros 25GB handset tariff with free calls home from Europe

Published date April 3, 2015

Vodafone is now offering customers a whopping 25GB data allowance on new 12 and 24-month handset contracts, along with free calls from Europe back to the UK.

You’ve got the power! EE giving a free portable charger to all customers

Published date April 2, 2015

EE has today announced an exciting new way to keep its smartphones users topped up, with a Power Bar portable charger available (virtually) free of charge for its customers.

BT Mobile returns: Is it as exciting as hoped, and what are the catches? (updated)

Published date March 25, 2015

This morning, BT finally got back into the mobile game with the (re) launch of BT Mobile, this time as an MVNO for EE – a company BT is in the process of acquiring, subject to regulatory approval. It has been teased on forums and social media for some weeks that… [Click for more]

Survey reveals the fastest, slowest and most reliable mobile networks in the UK

Published date November 5, 2014

A crowd-sourced survey conducted by OpenSignal in conjunction with Which?, today reveals the current state of the UK mobile phone network. Based on over 67 million data readings provided by users running the OpenSignal app on their Android or iOS device, the survey also shows that in the last year… [Click for more]

Amazon Fire phone comes to UK, exclusive to O2

Published date September 8, 2014

Although the Fire phone hasn’t been a runaway success in the US since its release, Amazon is pushing ahead with a UK launch at the end of September with an exclusive deal with O2.

EE revamps 4G PAYG offering, including £1 a week 4G packages

Published date September 3, 2014

It’s nice to see that prepay users are now being offered the chance to enjoy 4G (Vodafone recently allowing its own prepay users 4G access), and having been first to offer superfast speeds to pay as you go users, EE has now made some further tweaks this morning. With immediate… [Click for more]

EE’s priority answer service will change the way we contact customer services forever

Published date August 14, 2014

How annoying is it to be held in a queue for customer service to keep being told how valuable your call is? Well, it seems your call might now be a lot more valuable than you ever imagined. And if you think my headline is a little too Buzzfeed, think again.

How to use Three inTouch

Published date July 30, 2014

via Three UK

Three inTouch Wi-Fi calling service launches on Android and iOS

Published date July 30, 2014

Last month, Three started trials of its new Wi-Fi calling service called inTouch. Today that service goes live for Android and iOS users, and it can already be downloaded now so you’ll be ready to go immediately!

Three drops unlimited tethering on new SIM-only tariffs, and what it means to new and existing customers

Published date July 14, 2014

You knew it was coming. We knew it was coming. What nobody knew was exactly when, but that time appears to be now – or certainly this week. (Edit: No, it’s now!)

Three comes top in latest London to Edinburgh mobile broadband test

Published date July 11, 2014

Broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, and PC Advisor, has just announced the results of its 2014 Mobile Broadband Road Trip, and it’s great news for Three!

Vodafone launches WorldTraveller; take UK bundles beyond Europe for £5 a day

Published date July 7, 2014

Vodafone has taken its EuroTraveller service and taken it worldwide. The rather obviously named WorldTraveller service offers the same ability to use your UK minutes, texts, and data for a daily £5 fee.

EE kicks off trials of phone calls over Wi-Fi and 4G (VoLTE)

Published date June 20, 2014

EE has this morning announced trials of two new services to improve voice connectivity for its customers, including the introduction of Wi-Fi calling and voice over 4G (VoLTE).

Vodafone brings EuroTraveller to pay as you go customers

Published date June 20, 2014

As the summer holidays approach, Vodafone has announced today that pay as you go users can now benefit from its EuroTraveller service, for £2 per day, starting from 21st July.

Three expands Feel at Home destinations, including France, Switzerland and Israel

Published date June 5, 2014

Three has today added five new destinations for its Feel at Home offering, where users can avoid roaming charges by simply using their existing tariff, as if they were at home.

EE unveils new 4G mobile broadband devices, tablet and revised plans

Published date May 21, 2014

Given EE’s massive head start over the competition, its 4G network is coming on leaps and bounds. And today, EE has announced new mobile broadband tariffs, released three new 4G mobile broadband devices, plus a new own-brand tablet.

Samba closes down; the final nail in the coffin for ad-funded mobile services?

Published date April 28, 2014

Following the recent closure of Ovivo, the free mobile data service from Samba is also shutting down. Surely this marks the end to ad-funded mobile networks?