Broadband News: Mobile Broadband

The blossoming mobile broadband market is one sector which is driving the growth of internet advertising in the UK. Continue reading…

The GSM Association’s (GSMA) recent campaign to promote embedded mobile broadband connectivity is a "defensive move against Wi-Fi", according to one expert. Continue reading…

Virgin Media will resist the temptation to offer rock-bottom prices on mobile broadband, one publication has predicted. Continue reading…

Vodafone has become one of several mobile broadband providers to throw in a free laptop with its deals, offering prospective customers a complimentary Dell Netbook. Continue reading…

A new deal signed between T-Mobile, 3 and BT Wholesale will give the two mobile broadband providers an improved UK network. Continue reading…

A new dongle device is promising broadband users the best of both worlds on the move. Continue reading…

T-Mobile is set to release a USB modem which doubles up as a wireless router. Continue reading…

UK operator 3’s marketing drive in the mobile broadband sector has been a "success", according to the results of a new study. Continue reading…

The service will cost mobile broadband customers £15 per month and will offer speeds of up to 3.6Mb depending on signal strength. Continue reading…

Laptop manufacturer LG has chosen Ericsson to provide mobile broadband technology for its devices. Continue reading…

Residents of Hull are turning to mobile broadband in their numbers after becoming disillusioned with available fixed-line offerings, according to reports. Continue reading…

PC manufacturers, chipset providers and mobile operators have united in a major step forward for mobile broadband. Continue reading…

O2 has denied claims that it is in talks with Apple over the possible bundling of Mac computers with broadband deals. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband has now become the UK’s favourite internet access technology while on the move, according to new research. Continue reading…

Virgin will be free to enter the competitive mobile broadband market by the end of the year, after an agreement with T-Mobile. Continue reading…

The massive data load from laptop dongles are eating up network capacity at a far greater rate than phone-based services, one expert says. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider Orange has launched a new deal which includes a laptop, aimed at business customers. Continue reading…

A growing number of laptops being targeted at the UK market are produced with built-in mobile broadband support, one expert has highlighted. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband providers are battling it out to win over the student market, as freshers’ week approaches. Continue reading…

New legislation expected to be approved by the EU could set a limit on the number of months a mobile broadband contract can run for. Continue reading…

Dongles are plummeting in price after starting life as expensive items, one expert has highlighted. Continue reading…

While mobile broadband has its advantages for users on the move and those without fixed-line access, students are not best suited to the service. Continue reading…

Three major mobile broadband providers have agreed to drop the word ‘free’ from advertising for packages which include laptops. Continue reading…

A commercial for T-Mobile’s Web n Walk mobile broadband price plan has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). Continue reading…

Commuters in Glasgow could be checking emails on their way to the office with the news that O2 will be taking mobile broadband underground. Continue reading…

Vodafone has been told off for rushing through terms and conditions at the end of a mobile broadband advertisement. Continue reading…

A new platform developed by Orange will allow users to switch easily between the provider’s 3G mobile broadband network and their home Wi-Fi network. Continue reading…

Customers shopping around for the best mobile broadband deal should avoid being seduced by the offer of a free laptop, one expert says. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3 is set to offer unlimited email as part of a new mobile phone package, new reports indicate. Continue reading…

UK employees are no longer tied to working from their desks as the freedom allowed by wireless and mobile broadband comes to fruition. Continue reading…

Vodafone will negate the need for dongles later this month, with the release of laptops featuring in-built mobile broadband. Continue reading…

With the new university semester nearly upon us, Orange has decided to market a mouth-watering mobile broadband deal. Continue reading…

The development of mobile broadband has come at the right time for mobile phone operators, according to one expert. Continue reading…

Shoppers looking to get the best deals on quality products are using mobile broadband on the move, according to new research. Continue reading…

The switch made by mobile broadband from PC cards to USB modems was the point at which the service started to take off, IT Pro has suggested. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband is a sign of Brits’ growing ambition to work and communicate while on the move, a representative of 3 has suggested. Continue reading…

Carphone Warehouse’s TalkTalk has made a tempting bundle offer, including the promise of a free dongle with one of its landline packages. Continue reading…

Broadband accounts for the overwhelming majority of internet connections in the UK, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Continue reading…

Virgin Media’s expected entry into the UK mobile broadband market later in the year could have the effect of increasing competition, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The lightning-quick global spread of mobile broadband has been highlighted by new figures from the GSM Association (GSMA). Continue reading…

Customers taking 3’s mobile broadband offering can expect the cheapest fees and fastest connection out of any of the five main providers of the service, according to a recent review. Continue reading…

The London satellite town of Reading has been chosen to test out a new mobile broadband service from Vodafone. Continue reading…

Dongles are continuing to fly out of the shops, according to the latest figures from one market analyst. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband could win the race to provide speeds of up to 100Mb to a mass customer base, according to new reports. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has launched a new deal, offering laptops to customers taking its 24-month Mobile Broadband Plus package. Continue reading…

The new 3 Skypephone S2 has built-in modem drivers, meaning it can act as a dongle and give users internet access when on the move. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3’s "3G coverage is good", it has been claimed. Continue reading…

The business of fixed-line broadband providers is under threat from the success of mobile broadband, according to a new YouGov report. Continue reading…

Orange is to offer a free laptop with a new mobile broadband bundle. Continue reading…

A British-based company is to launch a huge satellite into space, improving mobile broadband services around the world. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband customers should beware of speed promises when they sign up to a deal, it has been suggested. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband operators should think carefully when considering their strategies, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The use of mobile broadband in the UK is set to increase, according to the regulatory body Ofcom. Continue reading…

The amount of money spent by consumers on mobile messaging services is set to jump considerably in the coming years, according to a new report. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider T-Mobile has struck a deal with Research-in-Motion to provide UK connectivity for the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Continue reading…

The bundling of television, phone and broadband services has its advantages for both provider and customer, according to one expert. Continue reading…

3 has declared itself happy to connect customers who had previously experienced difficulties acquiring a fixed line contract to its mobile broadband service. Continue reading…

According to new figures released by Communications market research firm Infonetics Research, the number of mobile broadband subscribers is forecast to grow at a 104 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2007 to 2011. Continue reading…

Virgin Media used its financial report for the second quarter of the year to reveal plans for a mobile broadband offering. Continue reading…

Vodafone has announced plans to upgrade its wireless network in Manchester. Continue reading…

Orange has embarked on a programme of improvements to its 3G network in the northern reaches of the UK. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3 has reported significant growth in its customer base. Continue reading…

O2 is offering the combination of fixed-line and mobile broadband in a new package. Continue reading…

One of Britain’s foremost broadband providers has issued gloomy growth predictions this year. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband providers could please customers by introducing a no-strings option to their range of packages, recent reports indicate. Continue reading…

Phones 4u has stepped up its mobile broadband operations with the announcement that it is to stock a widened range of computers. Continue reading…

Comedian Dave Gorman, famous for attempting to meet 54 men with his own name, has come up with a customer service idea for BT. Continue reading…

Healthy competition looks like continuing in the mobile broadband market. Continue reading…

3 is celebrating its one millionth European mobile broadband customer. Continue reading…

Orange is to begin including free laptops with its 24-month mobile broadband contracts. Continue reading…

An offer which will see laptops with in-built 3G technology sold with free 30-day mobile broadband trials has no strings attached, says Vodafone. Continue reading…

The UK mobile broadband market is set to be driven by the slashing of data prices in coming months, according to experts. Continue reading…

WiMAX has the necessary customer appeal to rival mobile broadband as an internet access technology, the results of a recently-conducted study indicate. Continue reading…

Mobile phone operators are reaping the benefits of the ongoing mobile broadband boom being experienced in the UK. Continue reading…

The inflated cost of using mobile broadband overseas has been highlighted by one expert. Continue reading…

New packages from 3 will see the mobile broadband operator become the first in the UK to bundle laptops and dongles. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has announced the upgrading of its mobile broadband network. Continue reading…

The ease with which internet users can now connect to the web for the first time when using mobile broadband has been highlighted by one expert. Continue reading…

The slashing of mobile broadband charges in the UK is set to continue for the foreseeable future, according to one expert. Continue reading…

US car manufacturer Chrysler has announced plans to introduce wi-fi technology in its British cars by the end of 2009. Continue reading…

Vodafone has finalised a deal with Lenovo to launch a laptop which will offer in-built 3G connectivity for mobile broadband. Continue reading…

Customers signing up to mobile broadband contracts with Vodafone are being given a free Nokia 1208 when they quote ‘mobilebb01′. Continue reading…

The number of people using mobile internet has increased over the past year, according to new research. Continue reading…

Being able to access the internet via a mobile phone will become "a necessity" for consumers, one expert has said. Continue reading…

Telecommunications equipment suppliers Kyocera have announced the upcoming launch of a new USB wireless broadband modem for iBurst, the mobile broadband wireless access (MBWA) system. Continue reading…

A wider group of people will now be able to access mobile broadband more easily as the popularity of the service has resulted in falling costs, according to one expert. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband users in Ireland are enjoying falling prices as two providers recently announced plans to offer discounted deals. Continue reading…

A new survey has highlighted the growing number of Brits who wish to get online and into the sun using laptops with mobile broadband. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband in the UK is taking off with new figures showing the number of pre-pay dongles being sold is increasing. Continue reading…

3 is rewarding its loyal customers with the launch of a range of mobile broadband contracts. Continue reading…

Ericsson has struck a deal with Toshiba to provide mobile broadband modules for the Japanese company’s range of business laptops. Continue reading…

A broadband provider has conducted research which shows that many business travellers feel under to work when on the move. Continue reading…

T-Mobile has announced plans to increase the speeds on its mobile broadband network. Continue reading…

PC World is enticing more people to take advantage of the advances in broadband connectivity "between technologies" with the launch of its ‘et Connected’campaign. Continue reading…

Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority of the UK’s communication industries, has voiced its approval following T-Mobile’s cuts to text and data roaming charges in countries within the European Union (EU). Continue reading…

The number of HSPA/LTE mobile broadband connectivity-enabled PC laptops in Europe is set to rise dramatically in coming years, according to a new report. Continue reading…

A new European Union (EU) directive will see data roaming charges dropped for mobile broadband users in mainland Europe - welcome news for those travelling to do business on the continent who wish to stay online. Continue reading…

An agreement which had been drawn between the GSMA and the NGMN Alliance will allow mobile broadband users extended network coverage, it is hoped. Continue reading…

The availability of dongles is negating the need for use of a landline to access the web, according to one expert. Continue reading…

The success of the mobile broadband industry is posing problems to operators, according to research. Continue reading…

Students opting for a NatWest account will be offered a £50 discount on 3 mobile broadband services. Continue reading…

Sony Ericsson has unveiled two new mobile broadband dongles which offer dual functionality for users. Continue reading…

The number of people using mobile broadband globally could reach 2.2 billion in the next five years, according to Ericsson. Continue reading…

Vodafone offers the fastest mobile broadband service of all five UK competitors, according to financial advisor Fool.co.uk. Continue reading…

Vodafone offers the fastest and most consistent broadband access in the UK, according to a new study. Continue reading…

The proliferation of mobile broadband networks will drive growth of the new 3G iPhone from Apple. Continue reading…

The uptake of mobile broadband is increasing by 75 per cent annually throughout the EU, according to a new report. Continue reading…

Technology such as mobile broadband has opened new doors to traditional advertising strategies, according to a marketing industry expert. Continue reading…

Telecoms provider Virgin Media has announced its entrance into the mobile broadband market with the release of a new USB dongle. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband is now cheaper than ever and ‘free’ mobile broadband could be offered as early as 2009 according to broadband comparison site Top 10 Broadband. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3 has launched new starter kits to get people up and running in minutes. Continue reading…

Users who want high-speed internet access while they’re on the go should look at mobile broadband services, Mobile Choice asserts. Continue reading…

Users of Vodafone’s mobile broadband service have expressed their dismay about lack of access and slow download speeds, reports suggest. Continue reading…

Vodafone has cut the price of mobile broadband modems by £50 for those taking out 30-day contracts. Continue reading…

BT has agreed to assist 3 Ireland in a new development to bring 7.2 Mbps mobile broadband services to customers across the country. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband modems are causing a "major revolution" in the way that people access the web on the go, according to the Daily Mail. Continue reading…

Global telecoms firm Billion has announced the release of a mobile broadband router to allow people to share connections. Continue reading…

In a review of 3’s mobile broadband offering, Tech Radar has noted its ease-of-use and high-speed capabilities. Continue reading…

UK broadband users increasingly want embedded broadband functionality while they are on the go, according to an iPass spokesperson. Continue reading…

A new report has suggested that the uptake of mobile broadband throughout Europe is likely to increase considerably in years to come. Continue reading…

Dell’s next generation laptops will feature mobile broadband functionality supplied by Ericsson, it has been announced. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3’s Huawei modem has been praised for its security and usability in a recent Guardian article. Continue reading…

Broadband providers BT and O2 have announced a five-year partnership to enhance network performance for O2’s mobile broadband customers. Continue reading…

Mobile broadband provider 3 has aired its misgivings about the way in which rival Vodafone advertises its products. Continue reading…

Vodafone has announced plans to extend the availability of its mobile broadband services to an additional three million people. Continue reading…

Freeing up mobile broadband spectrum throughout the EU could provide an additional €95 billion (£78.8 billion), it has been suggested. Continue reading…

A growing number of mobile users are demanding "broadband on the go", according to telecommunications network provider Motorola. Continue reading…

The next frontier for the internet is likely to be the need to cater for mobile devices, an analyst claims. Continue reading…

Investment in infrastructure is seeing mobile broadband connections increasingly realistic for the European market, it has been claimed. Continue reading…

Telecoms industry regulator Ofcom has announced that it will sell radio spectrum space which could be used for mobile broadband services. Continue reading…