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Mobile operators quibble with Ofcom over spectrum fees

by Harry Baldock | Apr 9, 2025

This week, Ofcom has published statements from the UK’s four national mobile network operators, all of whom are unhappy with proposed spectrum pricing remedies.

Three clears up price hike messaging in line with new Ofcom policy

by Harry Baldock | Aug 6, 2024

This week, Three UK has announced that it will simplify the way in which it communicates mid-contract price rises to its customers.

Vodafone and VMO2 renew network sharing could help clear road for Vodafone–Three merger

by Georgia Sweeting | Jul 4, 2024

UK mobile operators Vodafone and VMO2 have agreed to extend and enhance an existing network sharing agreement for the next decade, a deal they say will boost the quality of network coverage across the UK.

CMA completes first investigation of Vodafone Three Merger

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 22, 2024

This week, the UK competition and markets authority (CMA) has completed the first phase of its investigation into the merger which was put in place to identify whether the deal may lead to a ‘substantial lessening of competition’.

Three UK publish 2023 full year results

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 21, 2024

Three UK has published its financial results for the full year 2023, seeing growth in certain customer segments driven by B2B, 5G Home Broadband and SMARTY and EBIT loss for the first time since 2010.

Three deploys UK’s first open ran small cell in Glasgow, but says UK Govt Open RAN targets ‘not a priority’

by Georgia Sweeting | Feb 9, 2024

Three UK is seeking to tackle urban network congestion in Glasgow by deploying over 50 small cells throughout the city. The project, which will take 15 months to implement, will see 51 small cells deployed around the city of Glasgow to cope with the huge rise in consumer data consumption since the launch of its 5G services in 2019.

CMA launches investigation into Vodafone–Three merger

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 26, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun the first phase of its investigation into the proposed merger of mobile network operators Three UK and Vodafone UK. Prior to the investigation’s launch, the CMA collected pre-notification evidence and information from both companies, as well as early views from stakeholders.

How 5G standalone can help our shift to Net Zero

by Harry Baldock | Jan 2, 2024

Turning the tide on carbon emissions requires a relentless approach to innovation and collaboration across multiple industries. Achieving Net Zero goals can feel like a major task but, by utilising tools like 5G Standalone (SA), we’re optimistic we can make tangible progress and get there.

Three UK outage affects thousands

by Georgia Sweeting | Dec 4, 2023

News Tens of thousands of Three UK mobile customers have suffered from a network outage on...

Shared Rural Network facing two-year delay

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 23, 2023

News The UK’s mobile operators wants two more years to complete the first phase of the Shared...

CMA initiates probe into Vodafone–Three merger

by Harry Baldock | Oct 11, 2023

News The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is accepting comments from interested third...

Special delivery! VMO2 uses helicopters to bring new 4G masts to Islay

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 4, 2023

News Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has deployed six new 4G masts on the remote Scottish Island as part...

Three UK hits Shared Rural Network milestone

by Harry Baldock | Aug 7, 2023

News The operator has deployed 100 new 4G sites across the UK, helping deliver much needed...

UK telcos pledge support for women in telecoms

by Harry Baldock | Jun 23, 2023

News The UK communications regulator Ofcom and seven of the country’s largest telecoms firms have...

Voda – Three – well that’s just great…

by Rob Chambers | Jun 14, 2023

The secret’s out – not that it was much of a secret – Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings Limited announce plans to merge their UK telecommunication businesses