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Three confirms 5G plans will be unlimited and at no extra cost

Three is giving customers all the freedom they need to use 5G whenever and however they wish without worrying about any hidden or extra costs as the company announced that all new and existing customers will have access to 5G with no speed caps and at no extra cost on all contract, SIM only and PAYG mobile plans.

5G Connected Three UK

·7 years ago

O2 5G launching in October

O2 has announced that they will be switching on their 5G network in October 2019, beginning with areas of Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds. By the end of the year, they’ll be live in 20 towns and cities and rolling out to a total of 50 by summer 2020.

O2 5G Connected UK

·7 years ago

O2 and Vodafone Agree 5G Network Site Sharing Deal

O2 and Vodafone have agreed to work together to increase the rollout of 5G networks around the country. This means more people will get 5G sooner, helping to build a competitive digital economy and encouraging innovative new services that use 5G’s speed and greater reliability.

Vodafone UK O2 5G Connected UK

·7 years ago

UK Government avoids deciding on Huawei and 5G

A final decision on the role Huawei can play in building Britain’s 5G mobile networks has been left to the new prime minister. Culture secretary and digital minister Jeremy Wright said it would be wrong to make specific decisions on Huawei while the US position on the Chinese company remained unclear.

Huawei 5G UK

·7 years ago

Three UK and Nokia launch Cloud Core Network ready for 5G rollout

Three UK and Nokia have launched the world’s first 5G-ready fully integrated cloud core network, in preparation for the company's rollout of 5G.

Three UK 5G Connected

·7 years ago

Huawei’s UK HQ visited by Mayor of Reading

Huawei today hosted the Mayor of Reading; Cllr Paul Woodward at its UK headquarters in Reading. This is the first visit to Huawei’s facilities the Mayor has made since officially assuming the role in May 2019.

UK Huawei

·7 years ago

Microsoft opens first flagship store in London

Microsoft has opened its European first flagship store, located on Oxford Circus, London, with a mixed-reality and digital enterprise retail focus.

Microsoft UK

·7 years ago

Marriott facing £99.2M fine for Data Breach

US hotel group Marriott International is facing a fine of £99.2M for a data breach that took place in 2014 but was only discovered in 2018.

News UK

·7 years ago

British Airways faces record £183.39M fine for data breach

British Airways faces a record fine of £183.39 million for a data breach which happened last year. Following an extensive investigation the ICO has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39M for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

News UK

·7 years ago

Huawei Demos Superfast 5G at Festival of Speed

Huawei are giving visitors to this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed a firsthand look at superfast 5G connectivity in action. Currently taking place between the 4th – 7th July, Huawei has brought its newly built 5G Experiential, a 5G powered hub, to the grounds of Goodwood.

Huawei 5G UK

·7 years ago

Vodafone launches 5G network in seven UK cities

Vodafone has switched on its UK 5G network at an event in London, challenging its rivals with a range of speed-based unlimited mobile data deals.

Vodafone UK 5G Connected UK

·7 years ago

UK mobile users can now switch networks with a text

New Text to Switch rules from Ofcom come into effect in the UK today, allowing users to quickly switch plans or network provider, and let them keep their existing phone number as well - all with a simple text.

News UK

·7 years ago

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