Tag: vodafone
Twitter takes down thousands of accounts linked to Iran
Twitter has removed almost 5,000 accounts it believes are linked to the Iranian government with the aim of manipulating conversations about political and social issues. The social network has been cracking down on state-backed information operations as part of an effort to clean up its platform of fake news. In its latest disclosure, Twitter removed…
Smart speaker users want emergency services call feature despite privacy concerns
Smart speaker owners would like to use their devices to call the emergency services, despite many also being concerned they could be used to spy on them, new research suggests. The Unisys Security Index survey found that almost half (49%) of Britons would like smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home to…
Vodafone users can now make mobile calls with Amazon Alexa
Vodafone customers can now make hands-free calls using Amazon Echo smart devices under their existing mobile plan, the operator has announced. Users who link their mobile number to an Alexa account – the virtual assistant that powers the smart speaker products – will be able to call any of their contacts by using voice commands…
Xiaomi announces Mi MIX 3 5G smartphone with Vodafone
Chinese firm Xiaomi has announced the UK arrival of its first 5G smartphone, Mi MIX 3 5G. Launching via Vodafone UK, the 6+128 GB variant is available in Onyx Black, becoming one of the first 5G smartphones in the UK. The price will be announced by Vodafone very soon. Since the launch of Mi MIX…
Vodafone confirms 5G rollout on July 3, excludes Huawei handsets
Vodafone will introduce 5G in seven UK cities in July as the telecoms firm revealed its plans to launch its version of the next generation mobile network. The firm said it will also be the first network to launch 5G roaming overseas. Vodafone’s 5G network will launch in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and…
EE becomes first to launch 5G network in UK on May 30th
EE is to launch its 5G mobile network in the UK on May 30. The BT-owned telecoms giant said it will be the first operator in the UK to launch the new, high-speed mobile network. 5G technology is the next generation of mobile network and is expected to offer internet speeds several times that of…
Vodafone swings to £6.6 billion loss, cuts dividends for first time
Vodafone has slashed its shareholder dividend payout for the first time to invest in 5G and cut debts as it revealed a mammoth 7.6 billion euro (£6.6 billion) annual loss. The mobile phone giant announced a 40% cut to its full-year dividend – which is one of the biggest in Britain – to nine cents a share in…
Vodafone announces 5G launch on July 3rd with several new handsets
Vodafone is to switch on its 5G network for both consumers and business customers in seven cities across the UK on 3 July 2019. It will also offer 5G roaming in Germany, Italy and Spain over the summer. Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and London will be among the first cities in the world…
Which? rates UK’s biggest mobile firms worse than smaller providers
Vodafone was rated worst mobile phone operator in Which? survey The UK’s three biggest mobile operators - Vodafone, EE and O2 - are failing to offer their customers satisfactory service despite often costing more than smaller rivals, a watchdog has found. Vodafone was rated the worst network in the country in…
Vodafone tests live 5G at Birmingham’s New Street Station
Vodafone has live tested 5G in Birmingham as part of its UK-wide trial, with Birmingham New Street becoming the first train station to use the new mobile technology. Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street (above right), tested the region’s new technology on the New Street concourse. Passengers at the station were also invited to…
