Four in 10 struggle to access mobile signal on the move in the UK

Survey finds consumers cannot reliably access 4G or 5G, highlighting weaknesses in digital infrastructure

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Trump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers’ personal information

Phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family says names and contact details appear to be affected, but not credit card or banking information

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BT warns of smartphone price rises due to chip shortages from AI boom

Telecoms company CEO says tech firms are buying up memory chips to power datacentres relied on by AI

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The FCC Wants Your ID Before You Get a Phone Number | SGT Report

Vodafone to take full control of UK mobile operator in £4.3bn deal

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison agrees to sell 49% stake as it attempts to reshape its portfolio

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‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover

Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030

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Vodafone incentivised security staff to fine its own franchisees

Shopkeepers charged millions of pounds, including alleged £10,000 penalty for mistake that cost firm £7.08

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City veteran Ian Cheshire named as new chair of Ofcom

Former Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulator

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Wake-up call: how Telstra’s ‘unreasonable’ price rises may cause customers to hang up

The telco’s sweeping price changes and the closure of its cheaper ‘starter’ plan risk putting off many of its loyal customers

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Tell us: how will the UK’s landline switch-off affect you or your family?

The UK will phase out traditional home phones by 2027, but the switchover has been stressful for some. How do you feel about the change?

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