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Telefonica UK and IDEMIA to Securely Connect 23 Million UK Homes with Smart Meters By 2025

O2 and IDEMIA have today supplied secure connectivity to over 4 million UK homes with a second generation Smart Meter. The rollout will continue into the future, supporting the UK government program to deploy Smart Meters for all UK households and small businesses.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

EE launches same day in-store device repair service

EE has launched a same day in-store device repair service, as new research reveals half of UK consumers would rather buy a new phone than be without their device whilst it’s being repaired. The new service is available to everyone, on any network and includes the option to book appointments in advance to keep waiting time down to a minimum.

EE UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone installs 5G-powered light display in Bristol

Vodafone has installed a massive 5G-powered light display in Bristol, launching the display on the car park of Cabot Circus to showcase Christmas drawings created by children from across the UK.

UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Three reopens stores in England with extended opening hours

Three UK has reopened its stores across England this week. Throughout December, Three stores will also have extended opening hours to better serve customers when they need it most – adding a massive 2,000 extra trading hours.

Three UK

·5 years ago

Samsung opens New Experience Store at Canary Wharf

Samsung has opened the doors to its brand-new experience store in central business district, Canary Wharf, in line with government guidelines. This is Samsung’s third experience store in London,

Samsung UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone and Disney unveil Neo, a smartwatch for kids

Vodafone and Disney have unveiled the Neo, a smartwatch for kids that gives them independence as they take their first steps into the digital world, but which also helps parents stay connected.

SmartWatch UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone offers customers 30 days’ free data over Christmas

This December, Vodafone is giving customers the chance to enjoy 30 days’ free unlimited mobile data so that they can keep connecting with friends and family this Christmas.

UK Deals Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Three launches 5G in Glasgow, Manchester and Reading

Three UK continues the rollout of its 5G network with the launch of its first Ericsson 5G sites which are now live for customers in Manchester, Glasgow and Reading.

Three UK 5G Connected

·5 years ago

O2 donating 2,000 devices and 12 months free connectivity to Manchester’s most vulnerable

O2 is partnering with charity Hubbub with the aim of donating 2,000 devices and 12 months of free connectivity to digitally excluded people across Manchester.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

UK Telcos banned from installing new Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021

UK Telecoms providers will be banned from installing Huawei equipment in the UK’s 5G networks from next September, the government has said.

Connected UK Huawei 5G

·5 years ago

O2 stores open to 10pm in England post-lockdown

As stores across England reopen from 2nd December, O2 has reviewed the opening hours for each store, opening later and longer wherever possible.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

BT and Transatel renew UK partnership to enable 5G for MVNOs

Transatel and BT Wholesale have extended their MVNO agreement to enable 5G for MVNOs in the UK. Transatel is a technical sub-contractor that tends to sit in the middle between primary MNOs and virtual (MVNO) operators

Connected UK BT Group

·5 years ago

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