Category: Telecoms
UK paves way for satellite calls on standard smartphones
Vodafone carried out what it claims is the UK’s first satellite-enabled smartphone video call earlier this year. The call was made from a mountain in Ceredigion, west Wales The UK is poised to become the first European nation to enable satellite calls on everyday smartphones, under new proposals unveiled by telecoms…
O2’s AI system flags up 50 Million scam calls monthly. Top 5 phone scams to watch out for
O2 is deploying artificial intelligence to combat the rising tide of scam and nuisance calls, flagging over 50 million suspicious calls every month. Since launching its free Call Defence service in November, the company has flagged over 150 million potentially fraudulent calls. The AI-powered system, in partnership with Hiya, analyzes call number behavior in real-time,…
Private cellular network poised for explosive growth, despite sluggish 5G adoption
The global private cellular network market is set to more than double in size by 2028, according to a new report from Juniper Research. Revenues are projected to reach $12.2 billion, a significant leap from $5.7 billion in 2025, representing a 114% growth spurt. This surge signifies a major turning point for a market…
Virgin Media O2 to invest £700 Million to boost network reliability
Virgin Media O2 is set to inject £700 million into its mobile network this year, roughly £2 million per day, as part of its Mobile Transformation Plan. This investment aims to significantly enhance network reliability, speed and coverage across the UK, addressing the ever-increasing demand for mobile data. The company's initiative comes as mobile network…
TalkTalk most complained-about broadband provider, latest Ofcom data shows
Complaints about UK landline, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV services saw a slight decrease in the third quarter of 2024 (July to September), according to Ofcom's latest figures. TalkTalk emerged as the most complained-about broadband provider, with complaints increasing from the previous quarter. Sky received the fewest broadband complaints. In the landline category, EE, NOW Broadband,…
Sky announces price hikes, customers urged to explore options
Sky has announced an average 6.2% price increase for its TV and broadband packages, effective April 1, 2025 as it unveils a second-generation Sky Glass TV. In a letter to customers, Sky’s Chief Operating Officer, Devesh Raj, stated that the increase is in line with or lower than other providers and reflects rising costs. However,…
Teenagers targeted by scammers with tempting text offers
New research reveals that a quarter of British teens are falling victim to scam texts, with many lured in by enticing offers like fake job opportunities and exclusive deals. Virgin Media O2 reports blocking a staggering 168 million suspected fraudulent texts in the past two years, highlighting the growing threat to young people online. The…
10 Predictions for the Mobile Industry in 2025
2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…
Landline switch-off sparks concerns for elderly and vulnerable
‘Hanging up’ on old tech requires action to ensure millions of elderly and vulnerable people stay connected as the UK retires traditional landline technology. A third of Brits (34%) are unaware of the upcoming switch from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Digital Voice technology. Survey shows widespread concern for older relatives and friends,…
O2 launches free AI-powered scam call detection service
Millions of O2 customers will have suspected scam and nuisance calls flagged before they even pick up the phone, thanks to a free AI-powered feature that has just launched. Known as Call Defence, the service uses Adaptive AI to analyse call number behaviour in real-time and determine whether it could be a scam or spam call. Customers are…
