17

Apr

2013

App investigations, call charge changes, malware, mobile ads and more

Podcast - 17th April 2013

Author: The Fonecast

In our 30-minute podcast this week we're talking about the OFT's app investigation, Ofcom's plans for premium rate calls and the growth of Android malware.

We also discuss Microsoft's complaint about Google, an increase in mobile advertising and 'hacking' aircraft navigation using a smartphone.

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15

Apr

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 15th April 2013

Going up...

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

It’s claimed there’s recently been some dodgy equine activity in the mobile industry. No, I’m not talking about the dancing pony that promoted Three UK. I’m not even making lasagne jokes. I’m talking about the ‘Trojan horse’ threatening to monopolise the mobile marketplace.

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9

Apr

2013

EE plans to double the speed of its 4G mobile network in the UK

Author: The Fonecast

EE says it’s going to double the speed and the capacity of its 4G network in the UK. As a result, maximum data speeds are expected to exceed 80Mbps with an average of more than 20Mbps.

In addition, EE is dedicating more of its 1800MHz spectrum to 4G service.

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3

Apr

2013

Ofcom complaints, BlackBerry results, 4G rollout and maybe a Facebook phone

Podcast - 3rd April 2013

Author: The Fonecast

In this week's podcast news report we're talking about quarterly results from BlackBerry and Three UK, we're discussing the latest network complaints data from Ofcom and we're contemplating the arrival of a new Facebook phone.

There's also time to discuss EE's UK 4G rollout, a dramatic move from T-Mobile USA and a train ticket app from O2.

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2

Apr

2013

EE offers 4G WiFi promotion from black cabs in London and Birmingham

Author: The Fonecast

A promotional deal with EE has seen 40 black cabs in London and 10 in Birmingham turned into mobile WiFi hotspots. Each taxi has been given its own 4G data connection via a MiFi wireless router.

The promotional 4GEE campaign will run for three months.

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