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UK phone retailers lock shop doors while trading to tackle rising thefts

Exclusive: Companies considering use of ‘kill switches’ to disable stolen devices after 967% increase in theft incidents

The Guardian - UK

Kelsey Parker on finding the strength to make it through unbelievable tragedy

The widow of The Wanted’s Tom Parker tells Lisa Salmon her kids and spirituality helped her cope with her husband’s death and her son’s stillbirth.

The Independent UK

Good news Virgin Media O2 customers - huge Vodafone spectrum deal could mean major network boost

Deal sees Virgin Media O2 snap up 78.8 MHz of spectrum for £343 million from Vodafone.

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Virgin Media O2 mobile users’ locations exposed for two years in security flaw

Most precise tracking was in cities, where mobile masts cover areas as small as 100 square metres

The Guardian - UK

Fraud victims let down by outdated 1960s policing structure, report finds

The Police Foundation has called for the way law enforcement deals with fraud to be overhauled by 2030.

Evening Standard

Virgin Media O2 teams with Daisy group to deliver £3 billion giant to take on BT

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group have merged in a £3 billion B2B play to challenge BT, but complex finances and integration loom large.

TechRadar

Virgin Media O2 strikes tie-up with Daisy to form £1.4bn business telecoms giant

The combined firm will be majority owned by Virgin Media O2, which will hold a 70% stake, with Daisy Group owning the remaining 30%.

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Every weekday, the internet in the UK registers a huge spike at 15:40: here's why and why it matters to millions

Post-school digital overload in UK homes is disrupting remote work, highlighting the need for businesses to support staff.

TechRadar

Virgin Media O2 reveals £700m network transformation plan to boost reliability across the board

Virgin Media O2 is boosting its networks across the UK with existing fibre networks and satellite connections.

TechRadar

Concerns raised over plans for 4G masts in designated wild land in Highlands

Concerns have been raised about plans to install two 4G masts in an area of designated wild land in the Highlands ...

The National (Scotland)

Virgin Media O2 outage leaves customers unable to get online

The company has confirmed it is working to fix the issue.

Evening Standard

TalkTalk and O2 top Ofcom quarterly complaints figures

EE, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile were the least complained-about mobile providers, according to the regulator’s data.

Evening Standard

Rise in scam job texts to teens from fraudsters posing as TikTok staff, study finds

Messages falsely claim young people can make up to £800 a day liking videos on platform

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of teens hit by mobile phone scam texts of TikTok jobs and 'goods that never arrived’

More than four in ten teens provided personal details such as name or address to scam texts

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Evening Standard

Two-thirds of mobile phone-owning 13 to 16-year-olds ‘targeted by scam texts’

Fake TikTok job offers, bogus discounts and fake delivery company messages are among the texts blocked by Virgin Media O2.

The Independent UK

Millions of brits scroll online the moment they wake up, data reveals

A third of Brits are planning to reduce their screen time as part of their new year’s resolutions

Evening Standard

Millions head online at 6am, 7am and 8am as alarms go off, data shows

Millions of people pick up their phone on the hour – likely when most alarms are set for – and begin scrolling, Virgin Media O2 data suggests.

Evening Standard

People commuting more and going to bed earlier, Virgin Media O2 data shows

The telecoms giant has analysed data from across its networks during 2024.

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International Business Times

Scammers Beware: Daisy The AI Granny Is On The Line

In the unveiling video, Daisy's chat so thoroughly exasperates one scammer that he can be heard shouting, "It's nearly been an hour, for the love of (inaudible expletive)." Replies the calm and friendly Daisy, "Gosh, how time flies."

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$19 billion Vodafone and Three merger approved by UK competition watchdog

Vodafone and Three’s merger has been granted approval as they set to join forced with Virgin Media O2.

Vodafone and Three merger approved – when will it happen and what does it mean for customers?

The UK's CMA has approved the merger of Vodafone and Three, but what does that mean?

International Business Times

British Regulator Approves Vodafone UK, Three Merger

Vodafone and Three, the UK division of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, are set to create Britain's biggest mobile phone operator after the country's competition regulator backed the deal Thursday.

Evening Standard

Virgin Media O2 expands National Databank access to all O2 stores

Those who need it can use the National Databank to get free mobile, data, calls and texts to access vital online services.

The Independent UK

O2 launches AI-powered scam call detection tool

Call Defence will be able to spot scam or spam calls and flag them to users before they answer the phone, O2 said.

The Guardian - UK

Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog

Promise to invest £11bn in upgrade to network may solve competition concerns, says CMA

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