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UK telecom industry unites to combat scam calls with new fraud charter

by Total Telecom Staff | Nov 5, 2025

UK telcos have taken a significant step towards tackling the persistent issue of scam calls by committing to a new Telecommunications Fraud Charter.

UK’s MNOs line up for mmWave spectrum – but can they use it effectively?

by Harry Baldock | Oct 9, 2025

This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved all three of the UK’s mobile operators to participate in the upcoming auction for spectrum in the 26GHz (25.1-27.5GHz) and 40GHz (40.5-43.5GHz) bands.

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.

Octopus Group eyes UK MVNO launch

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 28, 2025

News Octopus Group, the investment group behind Octopus Energy, is preparing to make its move...

EE renews partnership with Home Nations Football Associations and Wembley Stadium

by Harry Baldock | Jan 31, 2025

EE will continue to invest in all levels of football across all four Home Nations, with specific focus on growing the women’s game as well as support for England’s para and eLions teams

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.

EE CEO Marc Allera to bow out in Spring

by Harry Baldock | Nov 27, 2024

EE CEO Marc Allera has announced that he will step down from the role at the end of March next year, having spent nine years with BT Group.

EE expands 5G SA with 16 more UK locations

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 28, 2024

News The company first launched its 5G SA network in September EE has announced that 16...

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.

EE launches smartphone guidance for children

by Georgia Sweeting | Aug 28, 2024

This week, EE has published age-specific guidelines for smartphone usage, aimed at better protecting children’s digital wellbeing. The move comes in response to growing concerns among parents about the effects of screen time, online safety, and the overall impact of digital devices on children.

EE’s first 5G small cells go live, masts now deployed at 1,000+ locations across the UK

by Georgia Sweeting | Aug 14, 2024

EE has now deployed over 1,000 small cells across the UK, marking 400 new deployments over the last 12 months including its first 5G sites, recently installed in Croydon, London.

Nap time: EE rolls out energy-saving ‘cell sleep’ tech to mobile network

by Harry Baldock | Jun 24, 2024

This week, EE has announced that it has rolled out its new dynamic ‘cell sleep’ technology across its 4G mobil network, potentially greatly reducing its power consumption.

BT and EE changes pricing policy to show “pounds and pence”

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 11, 2024

British mobile network operator EE, along with its parent company and internet service provider BT, has announced that it has become the first major operator to simplify its pricing structure.

Shared Rural Network update: EE boosts North Yorkshire 4G coverage

by Georgia Sweeting | Feb 20, 2024

EE has announced today that it has significantly improved its 4G coverage in rural North Yorkshire, revealing that it has built or upgraded over 40 masts in the area over the last two years.

EE to invest £6 million in retail stores

by Georgia Sweeting | Feb 9, 2024

EE has announced that it will invest £6 million in its UK store portfolio over the next year. The news comes as the company unveils its new Experience store in Gateshead today, which will be the first of “more than ten” EE Experience stores that will open over the next year.

Journey to a more connected North: UK connectivity roundup January 2024

by Harry Baldock | Feb 2, 2024

A selection of the most important connectivity stories relating to the North of the UK, with expert guest commentary provided by Iqbal Bedi, Founder & Consulting Director at Intelligens Consulting

EE dominates RootMetrics benchmarking study but loses 5G crown to Three

by Harry Baldock | Jan 30, 2024

This week, RootMetrics (Ookla) have released their bi-annual benchmarking study of UK mobile networks, measuring both performance and coverage of various mobile technologies.

EE becomes first MNO to complete the first phase of the Shared Rural Network

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 16, 2024

EE has announced today that they have completed the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN), six months ahead of schedule. To complete the first phase of the project, operators had to commit to getting rid of coverage ‘partial not-spots’ by extending the reach of their 4G networks.

Boldyn Networks begins deploying small cells in the heart of London

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 30, 2023

Boldyn Networks has announced its first ‘small cell’ is live near King’s Cross in London, deployed as part of a partnership with UK mobile operator EE to boost operator’s coverage and capacity.