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End of an era as Britain plans shut down of 2G and 3G

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3 years ago

December 9, 2021

The United Kingdom will phase out 2G and 3G mobile services by 2033

The British Government has announced the switch-off date has been agreed with by mobile-network operators Vodafone, EE, Virgin Media, O2, and Three.

In July, EE owner BT revealed plans to phase out 3G by 2023, and 2G later in the decade. And many other companies have already begun phasing out technology that support the services.

UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries confirmed that the move would help Britain make a smoother transition to faster networks such as 5G technology.

“5G technology is already revolutionising people’s lives and businesses – connecting people across the UK with faster mobile data and making businesses more productive.”
Dorries stated.

The UK government also promised a funding boost to help future-proof Britain’s mobile networks such as ending the country’s over-reliance on a small number of suppliers and making it easier for new equipment-makers to enter the market.

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Deadpool & Wolverine movie seeks to break Disney’s streak of comic book flops

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22 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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A new hope for Disney’s comic book universe.

The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie aims to revitalise Disney’s comic book adaptations, breaking the recent streak of underperforming titles on Disney Plus. Despite high expectations, series like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Secret Invasion failed to capture audiences, leaving fans eager for a blockbuster hit. With iconic characters and a promise of thrilling action, this film is set to reinvigorate the franchise and restore faith in Disney’s comic book ventures.

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AI enters the Big Brother house, raising concerns around the truth of reality TV

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3 days ago

July 24, 2024

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How will the integration of AI into reality TV impact audience engagement and what role will this have on the future of entertainment?

The latest season of Big Brother has left fans scratching their heads with the introduction of Big Brother AI, also knowns as BB AI, taking centre stage.

Tom Finnigan from Talkingbrands.ai joins to discuss all the curious AI cases of the week. #featured