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Three clears up price hike messaging in line with new Ofcom policy

Total Telecom

News The mobile operator will now communicate pricing changes to customer in ‘pounds and pence’, rather than via esoteric inflation price indexes This week, Three UK has announced that it will simplify the way in which it communicates mid-contract price rises to its customers.

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Uswitch highlights risks to customers as VMO2 targets 3G sunset

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million people without access to mobile internet Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it will begin its 3G shutdown in the city of Durham in April, before expanding to the rest of the UK by the end of the year. million people without mobile broadband following the 3G sunsetting. How is the UK telecoms market evolving in 2025?

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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn

Total Telecom

SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are accused of sharing internal information with each other between 2015 and 2022, allegedly to align their sales incentives paid to mobile phone retailers. billion on the nation’s three telco giants. billion and $1.63 billion, KT between $750.7 million and $1.3 billion, and LG Uplus between $732.2

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Vocus to acquire TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets for $3.35bn 

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The deal will significantly extend Vocus’ reach, adding more than 50,000 km of fibre and connecting nearly 20,000 buildings across all Australian capital cities. Talks around a deal for Vocus to acquire TPG’s non-mobile fibre assets for AU$6.3 billion (US $4.2

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Honeywell and Verizon Unveil 5G Solution for Retail Resilience

VoIP Review

Honeywell has teamed up with Verizon to introduce a cutting-edge retail and logistics solution powered by 5G technology. For example, should a retail outlet lose power and internet, the solution will enable operations to persist. The post Honeywell and Verizon Unveil 5G Solution for Retail Resilience appeared first on VoIP Review.

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CMA questions Vodafone–Three merger after second probe

Total Telecom

Specifically, the investigation has raised three key issues: Potential price increases: The CMA suggests that tens of millions of mobile users could face higher bills or receive reduced services, such as smaller data allowances, as a result of the merger. Those most affected are likely to be customers already struggling with affordability.

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BT says Labour’s budget will cost company £100m 

Total Telecom

The company has reported 446,000 new active connections on this network, raising its total to 5.5 In response, CEO Allison Kirkby outlined several measures to mitigate this impact, including potentially passing costs on to mobile and broadband customers. Reported profit before tax sits at £1 billion, down 10%.

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