Maybe it’s because you’re a Londoner that 5G’s not much faster
The increase in download speed on 5G compared to 4G is less pronounced in London than in any other part of the UK.
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Virgin Media O2 flirts with Londoners
UK telco VMO2 has issued an announcement apparently designed to improve its standing in the country’s capital.
Uber good to go in London after winning appeal
The long-running saga of Uber vs Transport for London has been finally decided in favour of the former, meaning Londoner’s access to cheap taxis is secured.
4G goes live on the London Underground
The first trials to bring 4G to the London Underground transport system are now live, offering connectivity to commuters travelling between Westminster and Canning Town stations.
Verizon plugs its 5G in London
The US and UK might not be on the best of terms at the moment, but Verizon has opened a London office to demo its 5G goods and draw attention from international customers.
London Police push forward with controversial facial recognition tech
The London Metropolitan Police Service has announced it will begin the operational use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology, despite there still being many critics and concerns.
Uber fails to meet London’s standards once again
Uber is a firm which is never too far away from controversy, and it has opened a new chapter in the UK as Transport for London (TfL) has refused to grant the firm a new private hire operator’s licence.
5G is good, but perhaps not worth upgrading just yet
New research is suggesting London 5G speeds are getting the promised boost, though the overall experience might disappoint a few.
Three goes live with 5G broadband service
UK telco Three has become the latest to join the 5G bonanza with the launch of its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in London.
Brits to get the internet on the Tube
Transport for London (TfL) has announced consumers will have another way to avoid eye contact on the London Underground from next year.
UK goes through the gears in autonomous driving race
The US, China and Japan have been moving ahead swiftly in the race to put autonomous vehicles on public roads, but new trials in West London perhaps indicate the UK is not that far behind.
Uber decision shows London is behind the times
In light of Transport for London deciding not to renew Uber’s license to operate in the capital, there has been a wave of support for the ride-hailing service.
Uber CEO promises to be good from now on
In a public letter to the whole of London Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi struck a conciliatory tone while vowing to appeal the recent decision not to renew its license.
Connectivity demons beware the Not Spot Squad is protecting London
The Major of London has come to our save us from ourselves, as he delivers a bold promise to irradiate the city of pesky connectivity issues with his glorious Not Spot Squad.
London Underground set to introduce mobile network
Transport for London – the organization that runs the London Underground – is set to invite bids for an underground mobile network according to a report.
Meet Harry – London’s first driverless shuttlebus
A new trial in the London borough of Greenwich is looking to pave the way for driverless shuttle buses throughout the UK.
Google CEO launches £1 billion UK charm offensive
Google chief Sundar Pichai has been popping up all over the place in London this week promoting the company’s expansion in the UK.
CCS and Luminet collaborate on 1 Gbps London small cell backhaul deployment
SON specialist CCS is teaming up with managed services provider Luminet to roll out a small cell backhaul and enterprise network across London.
HyperCat launches IoT accelerator in London
IoT consortium HyperCat has opened a new accelerator programme in London to encourage the development of smart city technologies in the UK.
Huawei opens London finance centre
Chinese infrastructure vendor Huawei has opened a “Global Finance Centre of Excellence” in London. The firm will use the centre to manage its global finance risks and efficiency.
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5G Core – Digital Symposium
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