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Vodafone and Three are free to merge, says UK competition regulator

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:48:02 +0000

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has given Vodafone and Three the go-ahead to merge after the pair agreed certain commitments. Read more...

Vodafone-Three merger looks more likely than ever after CMA announcement

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:30:01 +0000

The Vodafone-Three merger looks more likely today than ever before after the CMA set out remedies that could address competition concerns. Read more...

Vodafone and Three outline two more merger concessions to ease fears

Paul Hill — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:50:02 +0000

The merger between Vodafone and Three is under the CMA's microscope as the companies promise an £11 billion investment in the UK mobile network and low-cost tariffs. Read more...

CMA raises alarms over Vodafone-Three merger, warns of price hikes for users

Paul Hill — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:10:01 +0000

The UK's CMA expresses caution over Vodafone's merger with Three, fearing millions may face higher mobile service costs despite possible network improvements. Read more...

Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 join forces to improve mobile coverage in the UK

Paul Hill — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:46:01 +0000

Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have expanded their network sharing agreement. It will benefit Three customers if Vodafone's merger goes through and it will see Virgin Media O2 buy spectrum. Read more...

If you're heading to Euro 2024, Three says you're best off leaving your phone at home

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:42:01 +0000

With the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament underway in Germany, Three has released new data which suggests that you're more likely to break your phone at stadiums and pubs, highlighting the need for a case. Read more...

44% of UK parents worry their kids lack digital skills past scrolling social media

Paul Hill — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:16:02 +0000

Three has conducted a survey among parents and found that they worry about their children's lack of digital skills. To help address the skills gap, it has launched workshops in 297 stores. Read more...

Popular transportation network in the UK gets connectivity upgrade from Three

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:01 +0000

One of the UK's biggest mobile networks, Three, has announced connectivity improvements on one of the UK's major transportation networks. It hopes that this will help turn London into a smart city. Read more...

UK networks are shutting down 3G starting with Vodafone

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:46:01 +0000

All of the UK's mobile network providers will close down their 3G services in 2024 and 2025. Vodafone is being most aggressive as it will conduct the final shutdown phase this month and next. Read more...

Vodafone-Three merger in the UK has “substantial risk” of negative outcomes

Paul Hill — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:10:02 +0000

The consumer group Which? has warned that the Vodafone and Three merger in the UK could lead to higher prices and worse service in the short term. Longer term, it said that customers could benefit. Read more...

Vodafone and Three claim their merger will create thousands of jobs

Paul Hill — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:20:01 +0000

Vodafone and Three have said that their merger in the UK could create 12,000 new jobs. The Unite union has warned that similar mergers have actually led to job cuts and says up to 1,600 jobs could go. Read more...

More organisations join UK telecoms to increase number of women in senior tech roles

Paul Hill — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:06:01 +0000

More organisations have signed Ofcom's pledge to bring more women into senior tech roles. The pledge was originally signed by telecom companies from the UK in June but more have just signed. Read more...

Vodafone and Three agree to merger in the UK

Paul Hill — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:02:54 +0000

Vodafone and Three UK have announced plans to merge their UK operations. Both of the companies have found it increasingly difficult to offer services and say a merger will address this issue. Read more...

Seven broadband and mobile firms to raise prices by up to 14.4% in the spring

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:04:02 +0000

UK broadband and mobile customers are going to be hit with price hikes this spring as operators attempt to keep up with their costs. Those who can are urged to look for cheaper deals elsewhere. Read more...

Vodafone and Three UK owner are now discussing a merger

Paul Hill — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:26:01 +0000

Vodafone and Three UK could merge as talks between the two companies get underway. Vodafone has complained multiple times this year about thin profits when 5G upgrades are factored in. Read more...

Martin Lewis issues warning over EU roaming charges for travelling Brits

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:48:02 +0000

Martin Lewis from MoneySavingExpert.com has released a new report urging Ofcom to strengthen rules around EU roaming. The report highlights that providers aren't being as clear as they could be. Read more...

Vodafone CEO says three mobile networks in the UK, instead of four, would be healthier

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:24:01 +0000

Vodafone CEO Nick Read has said that three mobile networks in the UK, instead of four networks, would be healthier. He believes this would increase investment in mobile infrastructure. Read more...

Three UK saw a 385% growth in 5G usage on its network in 2021 year-over-year, overtaking 3G

Paul Hill — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:58:02 +0000

Three UK has revealed in a report that 5G usage grew on its network by 385% between 2020 and 2021. With such growth, it managed to overtake 3G, which is where the company gets its name from. Read more...

Vodafone and EE delay the reintroduction of EU roaming charges

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:08:02 +0000

Vodafone and EE have announced delays to their EU roaming fees. Vodafone will introduce the charge at the end of January while EE will now charge it from March. Three has plans to introduce it in May. Read more...

London Underground to get mobile coverage boost as Three and EE join BAI network

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:22:01 +0000

Three and EE have partnered with BAI Communications to partake in a 4G and 5G-ready network that will serve the London Underground. Passengers will have connectivity across the network by 2025. Read more...

UK will phase out 2G and 3G by 2033 as 5G rolls out

Paul Hill — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:06:01 +0000

The UK government has announced that 2G and 3G connectivity will be switched off by 2033. This is the end date for the switch off but networks could choose to end support earlier than this. Read more...

Three UK announces Xiaomi 11T Pro gift bundle worth over £200

Paul Hill — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:06:01 +0000

Three UK has said it will give £200-worth of Xiaomi accessories to anyone who buys the Xiaomi 11T Pro when it becomes available for pre-order on September 24th. The offer will end on October 14th. Read more...

Three UK announces the re-introduction of roaming fees in the EU

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:16:01 +0000

Three has said that it's bringing back roaming charges for people visiting EU countries. Customers will have to pay £2 per day in these countries from May 23 if they renew a contract after Oct. 1. Read more...

Three UK announces 100GB of Google One cloud storage for customers

Paul Hill — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:32:02 +0000

Three UK has announced that its customers are now able to upgrade their Google One storage to 100GB for the next three months under an offer that it's running. 100GB typically costs £1.59 per month. Read more...

UK mobile carriers agree on Shared Rural Network deal

Paul Hill — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:00:01 +0000

O2, Three, and Vodafone have come to an agreement regarding the Shared Rural Network. The firms will build 222 mobile masts in under-served areas, which will be shared by all three. Read more...

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...

Three to offer disadvantaged school kids unlimited data

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:38:01 +0000

Three is offering disadvantaged school children free unlimited data upgrades to help them engage in remote learning. The data is being provided in partnership with the UK Department for Education. Read more...

UK mobile networks won't re-introduce EU roaming charges

Paul Hill — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:30:01 +0000

The four big mobile carriers in the UK have revealed that they do not plan to bring back roaming fees when the country begins its new relationship with the EU in just a matter of days. Read more...

UK: Report reveals the best mobile and broadband providers

Paul Hill — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:14:02 +0000

Ofcom has revealed which broadband and mobile companies customers prefer the most. It said Tesco Mobile score best in the mobile category and Plusnet did the best in the broadband category. Read more...

UK telecoms remove data charges for victim support websites

Paul Hill — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:28:01 +0000

The UK government has come to an arrangement with several mobile operators, including EE and O2, that will allow customers to access nine victim support websites without using up their mobile data. Read more...

UK: Firms and government announce Shared Rural Network

Paul Hill — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:40:01 +0000

The UK government and several mobile operators have announced the Shared Rural Network which aims to provide 4G mobile coverage in rural areas around the country. It will cost £1 billion. Read more...

Three UK expanding its 5G rollout across U.K. by the end of February

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:12:01 +0000

Three is set to kick off its wider 5G mobile rollout across the U.K. by the end of this month. Prior to that, the telecom firm is showcasing its 5G service at the London Fashion Week. Read more...

The UK has decided to allow Huawei hardware in non-critical areas of 5G networks

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:36:01 +0000

The UK government has finally come to the decision that it will allow Huawei hardware to be used in 5G networks but with several restrictions. Only 35% of a network will be able to use Huawei tech. Read more...

UK may decide tomorrow whether or not it will allow Huawei into its 5G networks

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:38:01 +0000

The UK government is expected to come to a decision tomorrow over whether or not it should allow Huawei hardware in the 5G networks, following pressure from the U.S. to exclude the Chinese firm. Read more...

Three switches on its 5G network in London before wider roll out

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:31:52 +0000

Three has taken the first step in rolling out its 5G network. Customers in London can now sign a 12-month contract to get a SIM and router which delivers 5G Broadband to customers homes. Read more...

Three set to launch “full 5G experience” without speed caps and no extra cost

Paul Hill — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:04:01 +0000

Three has announced that when it begin its roll out of 5G next month it will do so without speed caps or raising the costs of its contracts, SIM only or PAYG plans. It plans to serve 25 areas by 2020. Read more...

Raft of UK mobile carriers outline plans to reduce customers' bills post-contract

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:16:01 +0000

The UK's major mobile carriers plan to introduce changes earlier next year that will cut bills for people whose contracts have ended. Three is the only big firm not to have joined in. Read more...

Three launches Nokia-backed cloud core network ready for 5G rollout

Paul Hill — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:30:01 +0000

Three has launched its 5G Nokia-backed cloud core network. It's described as a crucial element of the overall 5G network that Three wants to start rolling out around the UK from next month. Read more...

Huawei to help phone carriers develop 5G networks in the UK

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 15:12:01 +0000

A new report suggests that Chinese phone-maker Huawei is going to partner up with four of the UK's largest mobile phone carriers to develop 5G networks and technology in the nation. Read more...

Three will launch the UK's “fastest” 5G network in August

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:06:01 +0000

The mobile carrier, Three, has announced that its 5G network will go online in August in more than 20 towns and cities around the UK. In July, it'll unveil pricing for its 5G products. Read more...