DCD Magazine #62 - The coming wave
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News - EE
The latest news from the AI, data center, telco, chip, and cloud sector
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EE launches 'Fast Lane' commercial network slicing service in UK
The service has been introduced to guarantee coverage for those who need it during network's busier moments
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UK’s EE set to expand 5G+ network
Will extend the service to the UK's summer events
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EE expands 5G Standalone coverage to 50 million in UK
As carrier ramps up ARC rollout to more cities
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Boldyn Networks selected to provide 4G Emergency Services Network infrastructure across the London Underground
The neutral host provider is already working with TfL to support 5G rollout across the Underground
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Ofcom launches probe into BT, Three summer outages
The outages impacted the ability for some to contact the emergency services
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EE expands 5G Standalone rollout in UK to two-thirds of population
As EE targets 99 percent population coverage in next five years
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BT considers launch of low cost mobile brand in UK - report
Some of BT's rivals have seen success with this model
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UK telcos spend £39m on mmWave spectrum at latest Ofcom auction
EE, VodafoneThree, and Virgin Media O2 have each spent £13m
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Howard Watson to step down from BT chief security and network role, Greg McCall to take over
Watson will remain at BT until March, McCall to take over the role from January 1, 2026
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EE targets 99% 5G Standalone coverage across UK by end of FY2030
Says it will be four years ahead of rivals
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EE RAN upgrade: 5G Standalone coming to 17 more UK locations by end of year
Advanced RAN Coordination is live in Manchester and Edinburgh
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Telco Q1 2026 results: BT continues fiber push as Vodafone fights back in Germany
BT passes more than 19 million premises with fiber build
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EE, BT UK network still down for some following outage
The company said it fixed the issue yesterday
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UK telco EE pairs with Ontix to deploy 80 small cells across London
Small cells utilize existing street infrastructure
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BT pushes on with fiber rollout, raises build target to 5 million premises for FY26
The company is on course for its 25 million target
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BT mulls move into Edge data centers via tower and exchange portfolio
Also set to explore repurposing some telephone exchanges
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BT seals connectivity deal with UK government's Defra
The telco will connect 34,000 workers with its EE network
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EE to expand 5G Standalone network in UK to 50 towns and cities
Will cover 40 percent of the country's population
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EE deploys 5G Standalone at Wembley Stadium
The network will be put through its paces later this month
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IBM picked as supplier for UK's Emergency Services Network
Ericsson and Samsung will support IBM's development of the network
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BT dishes up 5G network slice at Belfast Christmas market
The carrier utilized its 5G Standalone network to support faster card payments
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EE uses chopper to deliver 4G tower to Isle of Skye
Takes EE's 4G mobile coverage to 98 percent on the Isle of Skye
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BT signs 7-year emergency network deal in UK worth £1.3bn
The ESN provides critical comms to the UK's emergency services
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Marc Allera to step down as CEO of BT's consumer division
Allera had been expected to land BT's top job last year
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EE expands mobile coverage to mast at Ben Nevis mountain, UK
The coverage boost will support search and rescue operations in the area
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EE outlines 5G Standalone network expansion plans in UK
Will add 16 more locations by the end of the year
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EE pairs with Freshwave to deploy 25 small cells in London
Has specifically targeted London's financial districts
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EE launches 5G Standalone network in UK
The service has gone live in 15 cities