Mobile network operators must get coverage, capacity and customer experience spot on in order to succeed says Brian More O’Ferrall, MNO director and wholesale finance director at BT Wholesale 

UK consumers are tending to hold onto their smartphones for longer, show YouGov figures. But how are these trends affecting the shape of the market and the picture for operators, vendors and MVNOs?

The Apple Watch Series is available to pre-order from today (October 8)

Plan will close out “partial not spots”

All four UK operators have contributed to the good progress of 5G deployments says GWS

Group reaches 10mn unlimited data mobile users across 10 markets

Deal adds €62m in EBITDA to Voda’s infrastructure unit Vantage Towers

After 12 months, 36-month contract reverts to standard business rates

MNO is also continuing its Community Calling device donation scheme

MNO’s Support Twitter page says eSIM support is coming in ‘early 2021’

Finnegan, who took the reins at a challenging time, wants a better investment climate

Stores will be open up to 10PM depending on location

Distributor has put in place requisite processes in past month

Fine intended to ensure maximum Huawei strip-out

Stolen products include iPhone 11s, Apple Watches and iPads

Technology is already ‘proven at scale’ in the US, says Mobile UK

Telco eyes flat or slightly increased profit as business overhaul continues

Revenue takes a hit due to Covid-induced roaming declines and ‘handset release phasing’

New rules to come in effect from December 2021

Vodafone is best for Voice App Experience, while EE wins inaugural Games Experience gong

Nearly nine in 10 businesses see return on investment in IoT

Tomlinson previously held SME head roles at EE/BT

Vodafone wins on YouTube and download speeds, but EE has better upload speeds

Vehicles feature Lidar and inertial navigation to accurately pinpoint location and speed

Three-month pilot scheme launched in two forests

Overall infrastructure revenues to decline and 4G spending to decrease

All four operators have welcomed the agreement that will see the operators share existing masts infrastructure 

Sky Mobile is also offering new device range