Faster than ever
OnePlus using the Snapdragon 855 to build Europe's first 5G phone
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EE and OnePlus confirm Europe's first 5G smartphone, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.
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5G in the UK
EE announces 16 UK launch locations for 2019 5G rollout
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EE is rolling out 5G in six major cities across the UK initially, with plans to launch in ten other densely populated areas throughout the year.
Speedy
EE showcases Gigabit LTE in the UK
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British operator is Europe's first carrier to showcase Gigabit LTE, using Sony's Xperia XZ Premium.
Moar sales!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 on sale for
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UK carrier EE has rolled out its Black Friday deals, offering a £200 discount on the 8-inch Galaxy Tab S2. There's also a £70 discount on the upfront fee of a 32GB Pixel, and price cuts on several accessories.
4G everywhere
EE's 4G coverage in the UK is now at 75%
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UK carrier EE has switched on the low-frequency 800MHz spectrum (Band 20) at 700 sites across the country, bringing 4G connectivity to 5,000 square kilometers of "not spots" overnight. The carrier has relied on 1800MHz and 2600MHz thus far, and is now leveraging the 800MHz frequency for covering rural areas.
ALL THE LTE
EE to move customer support back to UK with 95% 4G coverage
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EE has announced the UK mobile operator is set to increase 4G coverage to 95% and bring back customer support to within country borders. The company will introduce 600 new positions across the UK and Ireland, which should please customers who both expect and appreciate customer support based in the UK.
OTA FTW
UK GS7 updated with Wifi calls, touch fix, April patches
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The first major update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is now rolling out in the UK — and it's a big one.
CONSUME EVERYTHING
EE TV lets you take your favorite shows with you on the go
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If you're a massive fan of TV, EE will have you covered when you're not at home. The UK mobile network has announced that the company has become the first operator to enable remote viewing of all free to view programming.
Outage
EE restores service after outage
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UK carrier EE is experiencing a widespread network outage today, as a significant number of customers report that they're unable to access data services.
Data data data
EE named fastest network in the UK by RootMetrics
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RootMetrics has published the latest performance rankings for UK's mobile networks, naming EE the fastest operator in the country. The company collected data from over 875,000 samples, testing carrier performance during driving, at stationary outdoor locations, and over 1,400 indoor locations.
ITS A DONE DEAL
BT completes its acquisition of EE
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BT has successfully escaped the gauntlet of regulatory approvals and is now able to complete the company's purchase of EE. Picking up and absorbing the largest UK mobile operator, the £12.5 billion deal is a victory for BT, which has plans to enter the competitive mobile industry once more.
BRITISH TELECOM
British Telecom just got even bigger
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BT is set to merge with EE, and the company has just received the green light from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK. This body has approved the merger, which clears BT's £12.5 billion acquisition of EE to become the UK's largest mobile telecoms company.
Everyone gets a recall
EE recalls all Power Bar batteries due to overheating
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The EE wireless carrier in the UK has issued a recall of all of its Power Bar portable chargers, due to receiving what it calls "a very small number" of reports of the battery overheating.
BLOCK ALL THE ADS
EE working to help customers block adverts
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No one likes adverts, but they do help fund various services and online properties (including Mobile Nations!). While many see them as a way to support the content they enjoy, there are times when adverts can be intrusive or downright obstructive, especially on mobile. UK mobile operator EE is stepping in to lend customers a hand.
CALL EVERYWHERE
EE unleashes new international call add-ons
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EE has announced new international calling packs and add-ons for customers to add to their monthly plans.
Tablets for Kids
EE unveils a new tablet for kids
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UK mobile network operator EE has unveiled a new tablet for children called the Robin. This new product has 4G connectivity, offering speedy access to content while sporting various parental controls to ensure the safety of those who use the tablet.
Even more speed
EE has accelerated its rollout of the 4G+ network in Eupope
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EE has announced that it will be accelerating the rollout of its 4G+ network across Europe. With this, the carrier hopes to meet the demand for additional data on the go.
EE POWER
EE recalls Power Bar portable charges over fire risks
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EE is recalling Power Bar portable chargers over a small number of incidents where the chargers have overheated. Fortunately, there's only one batch of chargers that are affected, E1-06.
4GEE
EE launches new Euro Pass to let you use 4G abroad
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EE has launched a new Euro Pass for customers to enjoy 4G data speeds abroad. The company provides 100MB of 4G per day for £3, as well as 400Mb of slower access should you manage to eat up the allowance.
EE ROOK
EE launches the Root, a super-affordable 4G smartphone
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EE has announced the Rook, a new smartphone by the company that supports 4G connectivity and is super affordable. Priced at just £39 for existing EE customers, and £49 for new subscribers, it's being marketed as an option that wont break the bank balance.