Ofcom wants UK 4G to cover 98% of population
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 12, 2012Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
While consumers in the US get excited about the latest 4G handsets being released, across the pond in the UK no such service exists. Now regulator Ofcom has said it wants the UK 4G network to cover 98% of the…
TalkTalk still the most complained about ISP, O2 reigns supreme
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: December 21, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
There is a lot of competition when it comes to which company provides consumers with an internet and phone connection. Today we have news that TalkTalk is still the most complained about ISP in the UK, and O2 reigns supreme…
UK 4G network coverage moving at snail’s pace, not before 2015
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: December 13, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
While US smartphone consumers look forward to the next 4G LTE device to be released, people in the UK have enough trouble getting a 3G connection at times. The UK 4G network coverage is still moving at a snail’s pace,…
Ofcom report reveals Virgin Media disappointment, Sky satisfaction
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: November 25, 2011Filed under: Broadband, IPTV
The latest customer satisfaction reports from Ofcom are now available and they have revealed disappointment amongst dissatisfied Virgin Media customers. The media giants found themselves in last place in two categories and not much better off in a third according…
Broadband Throttling: ISPs warned by Ofcom
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 25, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
This year there has been much talk about the service that many consumers are getting from their ISPs regarding their broadband service. Back in the summer it was reported that many customers were not getting the speeds they were originally…
Who wants 4G if you can’t even get 3G?
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 2, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
Back in the summer we told you about the BBC app that was being used to provide a map of the UK and its 3G coverage. The country still lags behind much of the developed world when it comes to…
Shocked? TalkTalk UKs most complained about ISP
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: September 22, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
There has been a lot of talk about the speeds that UK residents are currently getting from their broadband service recently. But the trouble is no matter what speeds you are getting, it can be quite annoying when your provider…
Mobile users in UK have to wait for 4G as sell off delayed
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: September 6, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
While users in America are seeing their 4G networks being expanded, over in the UK users are still without a single network available. Earlier this year we reported of Ofcoms plans to begin selling licensees at the start of next…
2G handsets recommended over 3G/4G smartphones in rural UK
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: August 13, 2011Filed under: Cell Phones
Ever struggled to get signal in the countryside even though you own a top of the range smartphone which includes 3G or even 4G? Well do not fret as it seems you are not the only one. In fact OfCom,…
Third of UK adults now own a smartphone
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: August 4, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
Since Apple first kick started the smartphone market back in 2007 with the launch of the original iPhone, we have seen lots of devices becoming available with many cheaper alternatives especially on the Android platform. This has led to a…
Many still not getting the superfast broadband they are promised
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 27, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
Recently a broadband coverage map was released for UK residents to see if they live in a good area for broadband speeds. The trouble is many consumers are still not getting the superfast broadband they are promised when they sign…
UK residents reveal their thoughts of ISPs in Ofcom survey
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 22, 2011Filed under: Alternative News
Consumers in the UK have quite a big choice when it comes to choosing who supplies their phone and broadband services. But customer satisfaction can vary a great deal as UK residents reveal their thoughts of ISPs in an Ofcom…
New broadband map of the UK shows if you live in a slow area
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 6, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
Broadband coverage in the UK can be very hit or miss, with some parts getting superfast broadband and others getting no service at all. Now thanks to Ofcoms new broadband map of the UK you can see if you live…
Ofcom look for fastest mobile broadband network
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: May 26, 2011Filed under: Broadband, Computers
Many of us use our laptops or smartphones to connect to the internet when we are away from home. Unfortunately the service we get can be very patchy depending on your location or carrier. Now some research has been released…
4G licenses to be auctioned by Ofcom
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: March 22, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
The UK has fallen behind the likes of Japan and the US when it comes to a 4G mobile network, but Ofcom has laid out plans for an auction of 4G mobile spectrum in the country. Kate Solomon of TechRadar…
