As the wireless telecommunications companies ramp up their 5G rollouts, they are beginning to pull the plug on their 3G networks. 2022 is the end of the line for the venerable cellphone service.
A partial lunar eclipse above the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire in 2019.
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Service outages, network congestion and infrastructure at risk of being destroyed by fire are some of the issues worsening an already devastating situation.
Both the US and Australia are restricting the activities of Chinese telco Huawei.
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Mobile networks will soon go through a significant change due to the roll out of 5G. But the service we will receive depends on the providers. Are they ready?
How fast will mobile data get?
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With the roll-out of 4G mobile internet not even yet complete, it might seem early to consider starting work on the design of the next, fifth generation (5G) mobile networks. The truth is that telecoms…
The Post Office has announced plans to launch a mobile phone service later this year. It’s a tough market to break into, however, with big supermarket chains already offering similar services. For most…
The 4G revolution will not be live streamed due to insufficient bandwidth.
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The latest battle between mobile phone companies for customers is well underway as they prepare for the full introduction of 4G, the new superfast service that is supposed to allow unprecedented internet…
You’ll be hearing a lot more about 4G networks in the years to come.
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If you’re looking to buy a new smartphone or computer you’ve probably seen advertisements and offers for 4G-compatible devices. You might even own a 4G-compatible device already. But just what is 4G? How…
Online speed limits are about to increase, but what does it mean for users?
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Ever tried to stream a movie on your phone and given up because of an unreliable connection or slow data speeds? Well, with 4G networking for mobile phones predicted to be in place by the end of this year…