WiMax was doomed as a mobile technology, and LTE is now the 4G network of choice, says Nicholas James of UK Broadband
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New iPad Won’t Support Any UK 4G Network
Many European and Asian networks are incompatible with the new iPad's 4G functionality
BT Takes White Space Trial To Cornwall
BT expands testing of white space technology after confirming it will hold a trial in Cornwall
Adobe Eases Mobile Web Testing With Shadow
Developers are being offered a new Adobe tool that makes it easy to synchronise the mobile handset Web experience
4G LTE Smartphones To Go On Sale In Sweden
TeliaSonera begins selling Samsung Galaxy II LTE smartphones in Sweden
4G LTE Network From UK Broadband Goes Live In London
This morning, in a London borough, a 4G LTE network was switched on, promising speedy mobile broadband
Everything Everywhere Could Launch First UK 4G Network
A new LTE network could run on Everything Everywhere's existing spectrum, said CEO Olaf Swantee
3UK Tells Vaizey To Veto Weak EU Roaming Cuts
Communications Minister Vaizey is told that under European travellers could pay more for data roaming than the trip itself
Europe Formally Adopts Radio Spectrum Programme
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a cross border spectrum policy to harmonise mobile broadband kit
Mobile Data Growth Set To Swallow Up 4G Capacity Within Five Years
Current 4G networks could struggle to deal with the huge projected increase in mobile data traffic in the next five years
BT Reaches 3.5m Wi-Fi Hotspot Milestone
BT also releases BT FON app for BlackBerry users to locate nearest hotspot
No Olympic Records Expected For Slow London Mobile Broadband
London finishes 23rd in 3G speeds survey, raising doubts about its ability to cope with heavy Olympic demands
T-Mobile Launches ‘Truly Unlimited’ Full Monty Plan
New tariff from T-Mobile offers unlimited mobile data, Wi-Fi and tethering
Virgin Media Denies Imminent Femtocell Rollout
Virgin Media has denied it is about to offer its customers femtocells to ease the data burden on mobile networks
Ofcom Warns Operators Over Delayed 4G Auction
The head of Ofcom issued a blunt warning to Britain's mobile operators to stop delaying the 4G auction
HTC and Facebook To Release “Buffy” Smartphone
Into every generation a phone is born. One phone in all the world, chosen to stop the threat of Google
Networks Warned Over “Unlimited” Mobile Data Offers
Mobile networks in the UK have been told to tell customers about fair usage policies on "unlimited" data packages
Auction Giant eBay Hits London With West End Shop
Online auction giant eBay is briefly opening a shop in London's West End for a short period of time
O2 Claims 4G First With Plan For 2012 London Trials
O2 is setting up a 40 square kilometre LTE test network in the capital next year
Video To Drive Mobile Data Traffic Increase
Mobile data traffic is to grow ten fold by 2016, adding to the data strain for many mobile networks
EU Nations Must Deliver 4G Broadband by 2013
The EU has told member states to get the 800MHz band cleared for mobile broadband by the end of 2012
White Space Partnership Tackles Mobile Broadband
Two wireless specialists promise an affordable white space device for mobile broadband in remote areas
4G Rollout Delay To Cost British Businesses Dear
A survey has warned that the delay in rolling out 4G will cost British businesses £730m a year
Three Adds Unlimited Data, Warns Of 3G Crunch
Three has warned it may begin running out of 3G capacity next year if 4G auctions are delayed
Pricey Broadband Stifles Uptake In Developing Nations
Ovum has warned that the high cost of broadband in developing markets has put it out of reach for many
BBC Crowdsources UK 3G Coverage Map
The BBC is asking Android users to upload information which will map Britain's 3G coverage
Everything Everywhere Disputes 4G Auction Plans
Everything Everywhere wants more 4G spectrum from Ofcom's auction proposals. Vodafone says it has plenty
Ofcom Hails O2 As The Fastest Broadband Service
Ofcom's mobile broadband tests show O2 to be the fastest but location is the key factor for best results
Ford To Offer In-Car Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
Fancy updating your Facebook status while in the car? Now you can thanks to Ford's rolling Wi-Fi hotspot
IEEE Approves Next Generation WiMax Standard
The IEEE standards body has given the nod to 300Mbps WiMax mobile broadband