Telecoms
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Microsoft’s Lumia 640 and 640 XL heading to EE
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The Lumia 640 includes an 8-megapixel camera, a “long-lasting battery” and comes with integrated Microsoft Office services and 30 GB of cloud storage. Those looking for more screen space can opt for the 640 XL which boats a 5.7 display, bigger battery and 13-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics.
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Google to launch virtual mobile network
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The search engine giant was already known to have signed deals with US networks Sprint and T-Mobile to buy wholesale access to their networks which it would rebadge sell-on to users.
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O2 customers can now make calls from their web browsers
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O2 has released a new browser-based version of its its popular TU Go calling and messaging app, allowing PC and Mac users to stay in touch from their computers without downloading any new software.
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Ofcom launches consultation on new electricity helpline number
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Electricity customers across the UK are set to get a new, easy to remember, three-digit phone number to report power cuts and safety concerns.
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Virgin Media to spend £3bn to close gap with BT’s fibre broadband coverage
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Cable company Virgin Media has announced plans to spend £3bn extending its fibre broadband network to cover an additional four million additional premises.
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EE to spend £1.5bn boosting speeds and network coverage
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Mobile network EE has promised to spend £1.5bn over the next two years on improving its network coverage and signal quality.