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Northumberland Council Releases Findings on Impact of 3G Switch-Off

By Paul Bailey on April 16, 2024

Northumberland Council Releases Findings on Impact of 3G Switch-Off Northumberland Council has been working in collaboration with mobile analysts Streetwave to monitor the effects of Vodafone’s 3G switch-off Vodafone’s Essential Coverage has risen by 3% across the county since the switch-off Vodafone’s average throughput speeds have risen by 10% since the switch-off Newport, […]

c2c Maps Mobile Coverage Along the Essex Thameside Railway

By George Gibson on March 19, 2024

Press Release: c2c Maps Mobile Coverage Along the Essex-Thameside Railway c2c have collaborated with mobile analysts Streetwave to map mobile coverage experience across the Essex Thameside Railway Coverage experience was mapped across the route during both Peak and Off-Peak travel times All mobile networks provided a poorer experience during Peak Hours EE had the […]

Report - London Mobile Network Coverage - February 2024

By Paul Bailey on February 7, 2024

EE won a clean sweep of Streetwave’s Real-World London Mobile Network Experience awards in London in Q1 2024. EE was found to have the fastest real-world download and upload speed and scored the best on data coverage across the capital city.

Report - Edinburgh Mobile Network Coverage - January 2024

By Paul Bailey on January 17, 2024

3 (Three) won the most Mobile Network Coverage Experience awards in Edinburgh in Q4 2023. 3 was found to offer the fastest network experience on 668 streets in the city, covering 83,729 residents and 1,400 businesses.

Report - Cambridge Mobile Network Coverage - December 2023

By Paul Bailey on December 7, 2023

Our Cambridge Mobile Network Coverage Report from December 2023. 3 (Three) has won the majority of Streetwave’s Mobile Network Coverage Experience awards in Cambridge in Q4 2023. 3 was found to offer a superior speed experience on 138 streets in the city. These streets cover 19,231 residents and 463 businesses.

Report - Hammersmith and Fulham Mobile Network Coverage - November 2023

By Paul Bailey on November 14, 2023

Our Hammersmith and Fulham Network Coverage Report from November 2023. EE has come out on top and won all 4 of Streetwave’s Mobile Network Coverage Experience awards in Hammersmith & Fulham in Q4 2023 (with one joint win with Vodafone). EE was found to offer a superior speed experience on 96 streets in the area. These streets cover 34,000 residents and 966 businesses.

Are 0300 numbers free to call on EE O2 Vodafone or 3?

By George Gibson on September 7, 2023

In this Streetwave blog post, we will explain what 0300 numbers are and what the charges for calling 0300 numbers are for the following mobile networks: EE Vodafone O2 Three In today's digital age, staying connected is more crucial than ever. Whether it's for personal matters or business-related inquiries, we rely heavily on our mobile phones to […]

Are 0333 numbers free to call on EE, O2, Vodafone or 3?

By George Gibson on May 29, 2023

In this Streetwave blog post, we will explain what 0333 numbers are and what the charges for calling these are for the following networks: EE O2 Vodafone Three What are 0333 numbers? These are non-geographic telephone numbers used in the United Kingdom. They are commonly used by businesses, organizations, and government agencies as […]

Are 0345 numbers free to call on EE, O2, Vodafone or 3?

By George Gibson on February 22, 2023

In this Streetwave blog post, we will explain what 0345 numbers are and what the charges for calling 0345 numbers are for the following mobile networks: EE Vodafone O2 Three What are 0345 numbers? In the UK, 0345 numbers are 'non-geographic numbers' that are used by businesses and organisations as an alternative to […]

How to get a PAC code from Vodafone, O2, 3 or EE?

By George Gibson on December 14, 2022

This blog article will explain how to get a PAC code from Vodafone, O2, 3 or EE. It will also outline the steps you need to take to use this PAC code to get your number transferred to a new phone. How to get a PAC code from Vodafone? To obtain a PAC code […]

Why has O2 turned off 4G calls?

By George Gibson on November 15, 2022

Have you received the above notification that 4G calls have been turned off? You may be wondering why O2 has turned off 4G calls on your account and are flustered over how to fix the problem. The bad news is that this issue has probably stopped you from being able to make or receive calls. The […]

When is 5G Coming to my Area?

By George Gibson on August 29, 2022

When is 5G Coming to my Area? Since the launch of 5G in 2019, mobile operators in the UK have focused on setting up network capacity in urban areas. Over the last three years, this strategy has seen remarkable growth in the number of people who can access this technology. Up to 57% of the […]

When will 3G be Shut Down in the UK?

By George Gibson on July 19, 2022

This article gives the shutdown dates for each UK operator’s 3G networks. After more than a 20 year run, these networks are set to be switched off. In December 2021, the UK operators committed to a government plan to switch off their 2G & 3G networks by 2033. This includes EE, Vodafone, Three & […]

2G Switch off by Country Guide

By George Gibson on July 5, 2022

Are you confused about the 2G switch off by country? Unsure which nations still offer a 2G internet connection for your mobile or IoT deployments? This article details which operators worldwide have completed their 2G network shutdown, which countries still support 2G & when operators in these countries will be switching off their 2G services […]

What is the Digital Divide in the UK?

By George Gibson on May 31, 2022

What is the digital divide in the UK? The term' digital divide' is broadly used to differentiate demographics & regions that have different levels of access to: Information & communications technology (e.g. smartphones & computers) Fast & reliable internet access (through Wi-Fi or mobile networks) Adequate digital skills to fully utilise these technologies […]

How to Improve Mobile Signal Strength

By George Gibson on April 26, 2022

Do you want to Improve Mobile Signal Strength in your Council? Most local authorities in the UK recognise the substantial economic and social benefits that reliable mobile networks provide. Yet many continue to see their residents suffer from poor cell phone coverage across rural and urban areas in 2022. Councils have no direct responsibility for […]

Why Digital Connectivity Matters for Councils

By George Gibson on March 23, 2022

Why Care About Digital Connectivity? Every council has a responsibility to improve community wellbeing & quality of life for residents. There is one ultimate prerequisite for achieving this goal – digital connectivity. After all, the connectivity offered by telecommunications providers now underpins virtually every aspect of modern life. The status of people’s health, work productivity, […]

How To Improve A Council Digital Strategy

By George Gibson on February 8, 2022

How To Improve A Council Digital Strategy Are you interested in improving your council's digital strategy? In this blog post, we will explore the wide range of benefits that you can unlock by mapping the mobile networks in your council, including: 1. Driving network improvements 2. Improving your local authorities' organisational capabilities 3. Empowering your […]

How Does 5G Work?

By George Gibson on July 12, 2021

WHAT IS 5G? 5G is the acronym used for the fifth generation of mobile networks and in this article, we look at the question 'How does 5G work?'. 5G is significantly faster and more significant than the current 4G mobile networks. Mobile devices (not just phones) have increased massively over the past couple of years, […]

5G Spectrum Mapping Explained

By George Gibson on June 24, 2021

Why is 5G Spectrum Mapping Important? Rapidly growing data usage and its efficient applications is a growing challenge that 5G spectrum mapping helps visualise, empowering stakeholders to take practical actions to resolve issues. 5G spectrum mapping is a view of the availability and the congestion within the radio bands allocated for 5G usage. Spectrum is […]