Multiple UK mobile networks report outages (EE, BT, Vodafone, Three, o2)
– From around lunchtime today multiple UK mobile phone networks appear to be having major problems.
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UK download speeds, connection rates and latency levels revealed by Ofcom
– Ofcom’s new ‘Mobile Matters’ research report, published today, puts people’s experiences of using mobile networks across the UK under the microscope, based on crowdsourced data collected between October 2024 and March 2025 by Opensignal.
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UK National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September 2025
– The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 15:00 on 7th September 2025.
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Patients in the UK to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App
– Millions more patients will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations, and test results directly to their smartphones as the NHS turbocharges its digital revolution to make it easier for patients to access care.
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Student-led research deploys AI to spot stealthy Android malware
– Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University have developed an artificial intelligence technique that can detect elusive malware known as remote access trojans (RATs) on Android devices. The breakthrough could help protect millions of users from cybercriminals who use RATs to steal personal information and control devices without detection.
Read MoreEmergency video relay service for deaf British Sign Language users saving lives
– A new Ofcom study has found a video relay service that connects deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to the emergency services is successfully saving lives.
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Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines
– The 2 million vulnerable people in the UK who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.
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Mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches
– Tourists and hikers exploring the UK’s most renowned beauty spots and national parks can now benefit from a huge boost in mobile coverage, helping them plan routes and receive live weather updates for safer outdoor adventures.
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Major step for fraud prevention in the UK with landmark ban on SIM farms
The UK will become the first country in Europe to ban the possession and supply of SIM farms – technical devices used to defraud the public.
Read MoreOfcom takes world-leading action to crack down on exploitation of mobile networks by criminals
Ofcom are closing a technical loophole that could pose a risk to mobile users’ privacy and security, by banning the leasing of special types of phone numbers known as ‘Global Titles’.
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