UK asks Europe to stay out of the O2-Virgin deal
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has asked the European Commission not to get involved in the merger as it’s none of its business.
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UK ISPs show a bit of blitz spirit
All the UK consumer ISPs have been asked by the government to agree to some measures to help vulnerable customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sky UK and Virgin Media both offer new Universal movies
Self-isolating brits will be able to watch the latest Universal movies without leaving the house via Sky and Virgin Media.
UK advertising watchdog ties itself in knots over broadband marketing
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Vodafone’s ‘Gigafast’ service was misleading because some people might reckon that means 1 Gbps.
Virgin Media tries to tart-up new 4G service with zero rating makeover
In a bid to differentiate its new consumer 4G service Virgin Media is flirting with the net neutrality debate by zero-rating WhatsApp and Messenger.
Virgin Media CEO calls bullsh*t on government broadband promises
The growing consensus that Britain’s broadband is down the toilet was compounded by Virgin Media CEO Tom Mockridge at BBWF today, as he told the British government to sort its act out.
The bromance is over as Virgin snitches on BT over misleading ads
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against three BT broadband ads lodged by supposed broadband buddy Virgin Media.
Sky marches into fibre broadband pricing war as BT proves most expensive
Multiplay operator Sky has thrown its hat into the superfast fibre broadband ring, throwing down a 76 Mbps challenge to bitter rival BT, as well as Virgin Media and Vodafone.
TV sport key to UK multiplay market share
Some new research from Kantar reveals that unique sports content remains the key to gaining premium multiplay market share in the UK.
Virgin, Qualcomm in joint satellite connectivity venture OneWeb
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has joined forces with mobile chip vendor Qualcomm to create what they claimed will be the largest ever satellite network. The joint venture, OneWeb, will build, launch and operate the satellite constellation aimed at providing internet access and telephony to some of the world’s currently unconnected parts.
Ofcom report hails O2, RootMetrics crowns EE
Ofcom has published a report on customer satisfaction levels in mobile, broadband, pay TV and landline services. Compared to previous years, the report showed steady level of satisfaction in mobile with O2 topping the table in the mobile service provider stakes. Meanwhile RootMetrics put EE on top in London.
Liberty Global eyeing up Virgin Media
International cable operator and media company Liberty Global is in talks with Virgin Media to buy out the UK-based cable operator and mobile service provider in a deal that could shake up the UK market.
More competition in UK superfast broadband space
UK communications regulator Ofcom said this week that BT should allow rivals access to its newly laid fibre network and supporting infrastructure, promoting increased competition in the superfast broadband sector. Cable carrying rival Virgin Media has jumped all over this one, announcing plans to expand its own fibre network across BT’s footprint.
Virgin, Qtel slapped down by watchdog
Virgin Mobile’s newly launched operation in the emirate state of Qatar has had its wrists slapped by the regulator along with its local host and network partner, Qtel (Qatar Telecom).
Android gets access to Java-flavoured apps
Mobile operating system Android got access to a whole new library of pre-written applications this week, as mobile middleware developer Myriad launched a tool which it claims seamlessly converts Java MIDlets into Android applications.
Ofcom to investigate net neutrality
The chief of UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has said the authority will investigate web traffic control measures later this year as the net neutrality debate rumbles on.
Sprint Nextel loss widens in second quarter
It looks like US carrier Sprint Nextel delivered the good news first – announcing the acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA earlier in the week. Because the bad news followed on Wednesday, when Sprint recorded a net loss for the second quarter which increased 12 per cent year on year to $384m from $344m in the same period last year.
Sprint buys out Virgin’s US MVNO business
US mobile virtual network operator Virgin Mobile USA is to be acquired by network partner Sprint Nextel for around $483m.
Virgin rolls out app store; unlimited music service
Virgin may be late to the party but it’s looking to cut itself a slice of the app store action by teaming up with white label operation GetJar.
Virgin brings WiMAX to Russia
A Swiss based telecom holding company, Trivon, has formed a partnership with Richard Branson’s Virgin Group to bring WiMAX services to Russia under the Virgin Connect brand. Over the weekend, Trivon, which operates the network, launched services in 32 Russian regions including Moscow, St. Petersburg and the 20 largest cities where it holds the required licences […]
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