[ad_1] While it’s not a tiny sticker like Tile offers, Curve is a small, circular device about 16.4 mm tall and 42.1 mm that comes with a keyring. Once Curve is attached to the item you want to keep track of, open the Vodafone Smart App to see the item’s location on a map. You […]
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Virgin Media and O2 announce £31 billion UK merger
[ad_1] O2, which is the UK’s biggest carrier with 34 million subscribers, also agreed a merger with Three UK in the same year, but was later blocked by the European Commission over competition fears, namely higher prices and reduced quality of service. The Virgin Media-O2 deal will be subject to the same checks, but in […]
UK carriers would appreciate you not setting cell towers on fire
[ad_1] The arson attacks against 5G masts in the UK have become serious enough that carriers are joining together to put a stop to the incidents. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have issued a joint statement both urging people not to set fire to cellular masts, threaten engineers or spread conspiracy theories falsely linking 5G […]
UK internet providers will lift data caps during COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Telecoms will have to provide “alternative methods of communication” if the outbreak prevents repairs to landlines. They’ll likewise have to ensure customers are “treated fairly” if they have a hard time paying their bills. ISPs have already made some accommodations of their own, but this should ensure a consistent level of service across these […]
European mobile carriers will share location data to track COVID-19 spread
[ad_1] The data will be aggregated and anonymized, the official said. The Commission will also delete the info when the pandemic is over. The European Data Protection Supervisor also wants the Commission to “clearly define” the data it wants to collect, maintain transparency and limit access to epidemiologists and other relevant experts. Separately, the World […]
Vodafone is the latest to leave Facebook’s Libra Association
[ad_1] The Libra Association’s policy and communications head Dante Disparte remained optimistic in a statement, noting that Libra’s governance and underlying tech would help the platform “remain resilient.” This isn’t a disaster for Libra, and a CoinDesk source said the Association intended to add members later in 2020. There’s a waiting list of more than […]
Vodafone tests open cellular radio tech that could lower phone rates
[ad_1] Vodafone has so far only deployed OpenRAN in Turkey, where it provides 2G and 4G service. This represents a significant expansion, and the company isn’t moving slowly. It plans to roll out the open radio tech in 120 rural UK areas on October 7th. It’s also expanding to more countries with trials in the […]
5G isn’t ready for me
[ad_1] Over the spring and summer, the first 5G networks lit up over the US, with all the major carriers offering a 5G service of some kind. However, there are still only a few compatible phones to go around, the best of which is probably Samsung's Galaxy S… [ad_2] Source link
Huawei is helping all the UK’s top carriers build their 5G networks
[ad_1] The companies are all believed to be using Huawei technology in the “non-core” elements of their networks. That would be in line with the UK government’s rumored strategy, but they’re still gambling that officials won’t take a stricter attitude and issue an outright ban on Huawei networking gear. There might be reasons to take […]
Mobile game streaming service Hatch is available in the UK
[ad_1] Hatch teamed up with Vodafone for its official launch in the nation, which takes place just as the carrier starts switching on its 5G network around the British Isles. Vodafone subscribers get access to Hatch’s premium tier free for three months, then it’ll cost £6.99/month. The lineup of more than 100 games includes several […]