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Philippines: Globe Telecom, Starlink DTC deal

Philippines mobile operator Globe Telecom has become the first in Southeast Asia, and the second in Asia, to offer Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cell (DTC) satellite service. Joining a growing group of countries worldwide, Globe’s partnership with Starlink marks a historic milestone in global connectivity. Using satellite technology, Filipinos using standard LTE mobile phones will be able to […]

February 10, 2026

BT Q3: Record full fibre connections

BT has reported Q3 adjusted revenue of £5 billion (€5.75bn), down 4 per cent year-on-year attributed to service revenue declines, lower equipment revenue, handset trading, in Consumer and Business and the impact of divestments. Q3 adjusted UK service revenue stood at £3.8 billion, down 2 per cent. The telco saw more than 1 million premises […]

February 5, 2026

Report: EE named the UK’s best mobile network

Ookla has released the RootMetrics State of the Mobile Union report for the UK, covering mobile performance across all four nations and 16 major cities in H1 2025. Key takeaways include: EE has been named the UK’s best overall network for the 25th consecutive test period. EE secured the ‘Best 5G Experience’ award. EE remained the […]

February 4, 2026

Virgin Media O2 accelerates automation across mobile network

Virgin Media O2 is deploying new artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring tools in its mobile network to predict and prevent network issues, helping deliver a more reliable and consistent experience for customers across the UK. Building on two years of experience monitoring its fixed broadband network, where the technology reduced repair times by more than a […]

February 4, 2026

Data: Three offers best 5G performance in UK

EE and Three share the leadership of mobile Internet in the UK for 2025, according to the annual nPerf barometer. This edition reveals intense competition at the top tier, with both operators delivering download speeds exceeding 110 Mbps and comprehensive user experiences. EE leads ex-aequo with a score of 86 470 nPoints. With download speeds […]

February 2, 2026

French telcos confirm Altice talks

A consortium composed of Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Altice Group in connection with a potential transaction to acquire a large part of the telecommunications activities of the Altice Group in France. “Due diligence works have been initiated in early January 2026,” the consortium said in a statement […]

January 22, 2026By Colin Mann

UK mobile industry calls for planning reforms

Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life, according to trade body Mobile UK. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks continues to grow, it notes. “As we progress into the AI era, the UK stands at a critical juncture, […]

January 21, 2026By Colin Mann

Uswitch: Broadband bills to rise by up to 4x rate of inflation

Millions of UK households are facing telco price rises up to four times the rate of inflation this April, as the industry marks one year since the launch of Ofcom’s ‘pounds and pence’ pricing rules. Analysis from Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, reveals that while inflation currently sits at 3.2 per cent, some mobile […]

January 15, 2026

Sweden: Telia voted best mobile network for 6th year running

Telia has achieved both the highest overall score and a win in every category in umlaut’s latest annual benchmark of Swedish mobile networks. It’s the sixth consecutive year that the company’s network has been recognised as the best in the country by umlaut’s independent and internationally recognised assessment. In the 2025 benchmark, Telia’s mobile network […]

January 15, 2026

O2 upgrades Stamford Bridge

O2 has upgraded its mobile network in and around Stamford Bridge – home of Premier League football club Chelsea – strengthening connectivity for customers attending fixtures and events at the stadium. With more than 40,000 fans attending home games during the football season, the capacity boost offers a more reliable experience at peak times – […]

January 15, 2026By Nik Roseveare