Lyca Mobile launches 5G to UK customers
Customers of the MVNO Lyca Mobile can now access 5G services as long they have a compatible Android based smartphone.
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Boost boosts low-end market presence with MVNO buy
Dish Network’s Boost Mobile has agreed to acquire Los Angeles-based mobile virtual network operator Gen Mobile.
The curious case of T-Mobile’s 3G shutdown date
UMTS network closure data was originally October 2021, then it was April 2022, and now it’s back to October.
Dish does $5 billion network deal with AT&T
Dish has inked a mobile network services deal with AT&T that is worth in excess of US$5 billion over the next decade.
It’s all kicking off as Sky offers free mobile data for Euros
The beginning of summer brings with it the start of a major international football tournament and that can mean only one thing: a telco-backed survey on the TV viewing habits of UK fans.
Telefonica, 1&1 Drillisch finalise Germany roaming deal
Telefonica and 1&1 Drillisch appear to have finally made friends in Germany, sorting out the finer details of a deal that should end their dispute on the cost of national roaming.
Altice buys half a French MVNO
Altice France plans to acquire Afone Participations, a provider of telecoms and electronic payments services that holds a 50% stake in a medium-sized MVNO.
GiffGaff tops UK mobile customer satisfaction survey
Consumer advice outfit Which has published the results of its annual customer satisfaction survey, which revealed UK MVNO customers are its happiest.
Canada raps Bell’s knuckles on pole access, but commitment to competition still in question
Canada’s telecom regulator has ruled in favour of Videotron in a complaint against incumbent Bell, which is adjudged to have unfairly blocked access to its fixed infrastructure.
HMD Global launches a bunch more Nokia phones and an MVNO
Six new Nokia-branded smartphones have been unveiled by manufacturer HMD Global, which target the mid-to-low tiers.
Dish linked with another telco buy
Dish Network has been linked with a possible move for TDS, which would give its mobile ambitions a significant boost.
Dish buys more customers as mobile push gets serious
Having shelled out massive sums for mobile spectrum over the years, Dish Network is now opening its wallet to pick up customers too.
Optus wins MVNO contract from Telstra as customers seek 5G
Macquarie Telecom is moving its MVNO service to Optus’ network, ditching incumbent operator Telstra in the process.
Belgium to get new fixed and mobile player in April
Youfone will launch fixed and mobile services in Belgium in April, having brokered a wholesale deal with incumbent operator Proximus.
Proximus boosts multi-brand strategy via €130m MVNO deal
Proximus has agreed to spend €130 million to acquire virtual player Mobile Vikings, a move that will further its strategy of targeting various market segments with multiple brands.
1&1 Drillisch shares plunge after it reveals elevated Telefónica charges
German MVNO 1&1 Drillisch has significantly downgraded its earnings outlook after host network provider Telefónica plays tough in negotiations.
América Móvil backtracks on US expansion with Tracfone sale
América Móvil is not planning to build on its presence in the US mobile market, despite its Tracfone business having built up a sizeable customer base.
European MVNO group Lebara picks Openet cloud charging platform
Irish BSS vendor Openet has chalked up a nice win with MVNO Lebara to sort out its charging systems in five European countries, including the UK.
Canadian watchdog ponders an MVNO invasion
The Canadian Radio and Telecommunication Commission (CTRC) has completed the first stage of its competition review as the watchdog ponders the competition conundrum in the country.
Virgin Media enters the 5G fight with Vodafone MVNO switch
Virgin Media has announced it will move its MVNO wholesale agreement from BT Enterprise to Vodafone, as the 5G engines start to rev.
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