Telecoms

  • EE replaces Vodafone as Asda Mobile’s network provider

    EE replaces Vodafone as Asda Mobile’s network provider

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    Retailer Asda has partnered with EE to power its own-label mobile phone network. The service previously used Vodafone’s 2G and 3G network. The switch will take place in October 1st, allowing Asda to expand its mobile operations to include pay-monthly tariffs in addition to sim-only and PAYG plans. Full details of the tie-up will be…

  • Ofcom publishes new traffic management guide

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    Telecoms regulator Ofcom has published a new consumer information pack explaining how some ISPs restrict and manage internet use during busy peak periods. Ofcom’s research shows only one in ten internet consumers are familiar with the term ‘traffic management’ and that only one per cent have considered the policy when choosing their broadband service. It…

  • Virgin Media adds ZTE Blade V to Pay As You Go range

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    Virgin Media has added the ZTE Blade V to its range of Pay As You Go smartphones. Ordered online the handset will cost £89.99, but Virgin are offering visitors to its network of high street stores a special price of £71.99. Both prices are subject to a minimum £10 initial top-up. The Blade V runs…

  • Three offers low-cost 4G Android tablet

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    Three is now taking in-store orders for a new low-cost, 4G capable Android tablet. The Huawei MediaPad 10 Link tablet is now available from Three stores and will be also be available online at Three.co.uk from mid-October. The 10.1 inch tablet costs just £29.99 upfront and £19.99 per month if you enter into a 24…

  • YouView to launch new £10m ad campaign this weekend

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    YouView has announced details of its new advertising campaign, due to debut during this Saturday’s X-Factor. As well as TV ads, the campaign will be supported by press, radio, digital and social media activity. The campaign will be built around the line ‘Catch up with your feet up’ and will feature pairs of feet in…

  • Three axes mobile roaming fees in seven major destinations

    Three axes mobile roaming fees in seven major destinations

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    Three has axed roaming charges for mobile customers visiting any of seven popular destinations. Form today, visitors to Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden and Denmark will be able to use their standard bundled data, call and text allowances instead of paying international roaming charges. TalkTalk are branding the service Feel At…