Telecoms regulator Ofcom says it’ll allow all UK mobile network operators to use 4G technology on their 900MHz, 1800MHz and 2100MHz frequency bands previously set aside for 2G and 3G service.
It’s also permitting an increase in the maximum 900MHz base station transmit power for 3G and 4G technology.
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Dan Grose of Phones 4u writes:
It’s been nearly 10 months since EE launched the UK’s first 4G network and an estimated 55% of the country is now enjoying its benefits. The fourth generation of mobile networks has brought speeds of between 10-12 megabytes per second to thousands of areas across Britain, creating somewhat of a revolution in super-fast mobile browsing.
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EE has switched on its double-speed 4G service in 12 cities across the UK, increasing its current average mobile data speeds to 24-30Mbps.
The higher speeds will initially be available at no extra cost to existing 4GEE customers as part of a promotional offer.
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Good news from Sony Mobile, bad news from BlackBerry
Mark Bridge writes:
I don’t know about you but I’m delighted to see Sony Mobile getting plenty of coverage for its new smart watch and giant smartphone. The company’s impressive presence at Mobile World Congress 2013 showed plenty of promise... and I’d say it’s now delivering.
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The town-by-town and city-by-city rollout of UK 4G coverage continues with EE announcing the latest batch of communities to benefit from faster mobile connections.
Aldershot, Basildon, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Hitchin, Horsham, Leatherhead, Letchworth, Stevenage, Warrington and Weston-super-Mare are the latest places on its list.
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