Neowin News Feed for: Operators

RootMetrics says EE is the mobile carrier to beat in the UK

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:02:01 +0000

EE has come out as the best mobile carrier around the UK in RootMetrics' latest report. The authors did over half a million tests around the country to find out which carriers were most reliable. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile: Microsoft is taking control of OS updates from the carriers

Andy Weir — Fri, 15 May 2015 23:58:02 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that with Windows 10 Mobile, it will be moving to the same OS update model as the PC, with far more regular updates delivered direct from the company itself, not the carriers. Read more...

European mobile operators 'plan to block ads' to pressure Google into giving them money

Andy Weir — Fri, 15 May 2015 10:04:01 +0000

Several European carriers are reportedly planning to block online ads at a network level from later this year, in a move intended to convince Google to share its ad revenues with mobile operators. Read more...

Vodafone boss expresses concern over BT-EE deal

Usama Jawad — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:18:01 +0000

While BT is set to finalize its £12.5bn deal to acquire EE by mid-2016, Vodafone executive Colao has already voiced concerns regarding the acquisition, which he claims will restrict competition. Read more...

Mobile networks dismiss UK government's 'national roaming' plan

Andy Weir — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:59:17 +0000

The UK government has proposed a 'national roaming' plan, to allow mobile users to switch to rival networks in areas with limited coverage, but leading carriers have dismissed the idea as unworkable. Read more...

‘National roaming' proposal to give UK phone users access to all networks

Andy Weir — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:12:56 +0000

The UK government is considering a proposal that could force carriers to allow users of rival networks to use their signal, as part of plans to improve nationwide mobile coverage. Read more...

U.K. networks report weak iPhone 5c pre-orders, well below expectations

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:48:03 +0000

Sources at three of the U.K.'s major networks reveal that pre-orders for the colourful iPhone 5c have been disappointing, with one indicating that demand has been "60-70% less" than had been expected. Read more...

EU reaffirms plans to abolish “rip-off” mobile roaming charges

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:17:51 +0000

The European Commission plans to push forward with new legislation that would force operators to reduce roaming charges by two-thirds, and regulation to encourage carriers to abolish them entirely. Read more...

Microsoft pushing operators to open up Skype access in UK

Andy Weir — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:10:27 +0000

As the UK's communications regulator criticises mobile operators for 'stifling innovation' in blocking access to VoIP services, Skype plans to lean more heavily on carriers to open up their networks. Read more...

T-Mobile and Orange UK merger approved by EU

Tom Warren — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:02:01 +0000

The European Commission has given the green light for the T-Mobile and Orange merge. The deal will create a network giant with 29.5 million customers. T-Mobile, currently owned by Deutsche Telekom and Orange, currently owned by... Read more...

Apple plays Mobile Operators over Japanese iPhone Launch

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:12:44 +0000

Apple Inc is playing Japan's top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo Inc against No. 3 carrier Softbank Corp (9984.T: Quote, Profile, Research) on selling the iPhone in Japan, meeting executives from both companies, sources said on... Read more...

EU operators bemoan Apple's iPhone arrogance

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:27:53 +0000

Apple might choose a retail-only strategy when it launches its iPhone in Europe, as operators are complaining about the firm's arrogant demands. "Operators consistently told us – not for attribution, of course – that they... Read more...

Top U.S. Operators Offer Phones Powered By Microsoft Windows

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:22:38 +0000

Microsoft Corp. showcased the broad range of Windows Mobile(TM)-based devices available from the top U.S. mobile operators, AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Sprint PCS, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA Inc. Adding to the variety of Windows... Read more...

Microsoft signs Mexican cable operators

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:32:53 +0000

Microsoft's television division is licensing its software to major cable operators in Mexico as it builds momentum for its tests in the United States. Microsoft TV Division will announce Tuesday that it is... Read more...

IRC operators fight back against Fizzer

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 19 May 2003 13:58:15 +0000

Administrators of Internet relay chat networks believe they might be able to eradicate the Fizzer virus, but the methods may run them afoul of cybercrime laws, said a legal expert Friday. Several postings on an... Read more...