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BT TV Box Pro with 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos and up to 600 hours of recordings launches

BT has launched BT TV Box Pro, the TV platform’s most advanced set-top box. The sleek new box is designed to support the next generation of TV viewing, with the features including crystal clear 4K HDR viewing and Dolby Atmos offering a complete immersive experience. BT has also rolled out a new user interface to new and existing BT TV customers giving them more intuitive control.

UK TV BT Group

·5 years ago

Vodafone Curve Bike light and GPS tracker

Vodafone UK launches Curve Bike light & GPS tracker

Vodafone has launched the Curve Bike light & GPS tracker. With an ultrabright LED and three light modes that automatically brightens when braking, Curve Bike light & GPS tracker gives cyclists a safer ride no matter what time of day it is. The device combines intelligent lighting with GPS tracking and connection to Vodafone’s global network with a built-in Smart SIM providing assurance that the rider is safer and that the bike is secure.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Amazon Prime Day taking place on June 21 & 22 2021

Amazon’s annual Prime Day event will be held June 21 and June 22 this year, delivering Prime members over 2 million deals across every category, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, and more, along with the best in entertainment benefits and never-before-seen exclusives across Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Gaming, and more.

UK Deals

·5 years ago

Vodafone and CityFibre extend partnership to include Ethernet Services

Vodafone and CityFibre have expanded their partnership to include Vodafone Ethernet Services for business customers. Vodafone UK currently uses CityFibre FTTP (fibre-to-the-premises) infrastructure to help deliver its Vodafone full-fibre broadband service.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

BT begins trials of hollow core fibre – a new type of optical fibre

BT has begun trials of a new type of optical fibre - hollow core fibre - at the BT Labs in Adastral Park, Ipswich, in a collaborative project with Lumenisity, a Southampton University spin out company, and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) mobile vendor Mavenir.

BT Group Connected UK

·5 years ago

UK Government to launch a UK Emergency Alerts warning service

The UK Government plans to launch a UK Emergency Alerts warning service. Ahead of introduction a series of public trials will take place, with the first in East Suffolk on the 25th May 2021 where residents will receive a test alert message. Should the tests prove successful the capability will be made available for use across the whole of the UK later this year.

News Connected UK

·5 years ago

VOXI adds TikTok to its Endless Video Plans

VOXI has added video-sharing and entertainment platform TikTok to its Endless Video plans, meaning new and existing customers can now get their hands on unlimited data to stream TikTok, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, My5, TVPlayer and UKTV Play – from just £15 a month.

UK Vodafone UK Connected

·5 years ago

CMA approves Virgin Media and O2 £31bn merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the proposed £31bn merger between Virgin Media and O2 following an extensive investigation focusing on wholesale services.

O2 Connected UK

·5 years ago

Microsoft and O2 to develop Mobile Edge Computing within Private 5G Network

Microsoft and O2 are working on a proof-of-concept (PoC) designed to explore the benefits of on-premise Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) within a Private 5G Network, focusing on security and low latency - a new innovation in the UK.

O2 5G Connected Microsoft UK

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Ofcom publishes new proposals to help people boost mobile signals indoors

People struggling for a mobile signal indoors will be able to buy a wider range of ‘mobile repeaters’ under new proposals published by Ofcom today.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone and Wix launch new ‘business boosting’ packages

Vodafone has launched new business boosting packages featuring tools powered by website creation platform Wix. The business boosting packages will enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create or improve their online presence, reach new customers, and overcome the challenges they face to achieving growth online.

UK Vodafone UK Connected

·5 years ago

Proximie and Vodafone complete 5G remotely assisted surgery trials

Proximie has teamed up with Vodafone to pilot the role of 5G in increasing the connectivity and performance of remote assistance and training in cancer care. The trial will be used in the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, and in colonoscopy training.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

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