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Virgin Media O2 gives Chelsea stadium a mobile infra upgrade

by Total Telecom Staff | Jan 14, 2026

News The upgrades will provide customers with more reliable service during busy football matches...

VMO2 upgrades motorway 5G across the UK

by Total Telecom Staff | Nov 24, 2025

The mobile operator says the upgrades will help facilitate the rollout of electric vehicles across the country

Streetwave tests mobile coverage with sensors on Yorkshire bin lorries

by Harry Baldock | Aug 11, 2025

Bin lorries and street sweepers in South Yorkshire are being fitted with sensors to map mobile phone signal across the county, part of a year‑long project funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)

Vodafone uses mobile network to back drone delivery in Ireland

by Harry Baldock | Jul 7, 2025

Vodafone has collaborated with Manna Air Delivery in Ireland, a company with six years of experience in urban drone deliveries, to remotely pilot a delivery drone over two kilometres using Vodafone’s mobile network

National Rail, Neos Networks and Freshwave team up to tackle rail connectivity with Project Reach

by Harry Baldock | Jun 26, 2025

Commuters will soon be able to work seamlessly and stay connected with loved ones as the Transport Secretary lands a landmark deal to eliminate mobile blackspots on Britain’s busiest rail routes.

BT signs deal to bolster DEFRA’s connectivity with 4G network

by Harry Baldock | May 1, 2025

Today, BT has announced a ‘multi-million-pound’ contract to use its network to connect 34,000 workers and devices for DEFRA.

VMO2 commits £700m to improve 4G and 5G networks

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 11, 2025

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced plans to invest £700 million in its mobile network for 2025 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan.

Colt combines LEO satellite and 5G in latest offering

by Harry Baldock | Feb 19, 2025

Businesses in rural and hard-to-reach areas in over 65 countries benefit from new service Managed LEO+ integrating Low Earth Orbit satellite and 4G/5G technology

VMO2 deploys more small cells in Birmingham with Ontix

by Harry Baldock | Jan 24, 2025

Birmingham is set to get a 4G boost this week, with Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) announcing their latest 4G small cell deployments in the city in partnership with Ontix.

EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye

by Harry Baldock | Dec 4, 2024

This week, EE has announced the deployment of a new mobile tower in the remote Scottish Isle of Skye, having flown it in via helicopter.

BSNL finally passes halfway mark with 4G deployment

by Harry Baldock | Oct 30, 2024

Today, India’s Ministry of Communications has announced that state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully deployed over 50,000 4G sites across the country, around 41,000 of which are currently operational.

BT deploys ‘self-powering’ mobile site in Shropshire

by Harry Baldock | Oct 23, 2024

The operator says around 70% of the site’s energy needs are expected to be generate by on-site wind turbines and solar panels

Vodafone Idea’s long awaited 5G launch targeted for March 2025

by Harry Baldock | Oct 17, 2024

The operator says its initial rollout will cover all metros and major cities in 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles (essentially licencing regions), beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.

EE activates 25 Freshwave small cells in London

by Harry Baldock | Oct 2, 2024

Twenty-five new sites for mobile network operator (MNO) EE are now live on Freshwave’s infrastructure, adding capacity and enhancing the 4G and 5G network experience for EE mobile users in one of the world’s preeminent financial districts.

Vodafone Idea strikes $3.6bn deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung

by Harry Baldock | Sep 23, 2024

This week, Vodafone Idea has concluded a $3.6 billion telecoms equipment deal with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung.

VMO2 and Ontix partner on 4G small cells in Reading

by Harry Baldock | Sep 9, 2024

Visitors, residents, businesses and students in Reading town centre will begin to benefit from an improved mobile experience and faster speeds after the first Virgin Media O2 small cells are deployed across the Borough.

Scotland’s S4GI programme delivers 4G to over 2,000 rural premises

by Harry Baldock | Aug 27, 2024

The Scottish government has published an evaluation of the recently completed Scottish 4G Infill Programme (S4GI).

Boldyn Networks launch 5G Innovation Lab in the Port of Blyth

by Georgia Sweeting | Jul 23, 2024

The Port of Blyth in the Northeast of England is set to be transformed into a ‘premier technology hub’, according to neutral host provider Boldyn Networks, which is deploying a dedicated private 5G network for the site.

Aussie 3G switch off threatens over 200,000 devices

by Harry Baldock | Jul 11, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of people may be at risk of being cut off from emergency voice services in Australia as Optus and Telstra prepare to sunset their 3G networks.