EE's Olaf Swantee reckons the average 'heavy user' chews through only 1GB of data on T-Mobile's unlimited 3G plan, and just 1.4GB on EE's 4G network a month. That seems a tad on the light side to me, but how much mobile data do you eat up a month and on which network? Read More >>

Following EE's 1800MHz 2G to 4G licence swap, Ofcom's been reviewing current mobile network licensing. It seems the UK mobile regulator has come to the conclusion there's no reason other network providers can't do the same. Could we suddenly see a load more 4G networks before the official 4G auction finishes? Read More >>

From March there'll be another choice when it comes to buying your mobiles and SIMs, with retailer Phones 4U set to launch its own virtual network using EE's infrastructure. It'll launch with 3G phones and plans from this March, with 4G abilities set to arrive some time later this year. It'll be called LIFE Mobile and will offer data bundles as standard. Prices to come nearer launch. [EE] Read More >>

Reports are coming in that people on Orange and T-mobile have been suffering from really crappy 3G service ever since EE launched its 4G network. Apparently, actually getting data down the pipe has gotten increasingly, infuriatingly difficult. Has EE somehow forsaken its old 3G service for the shiny new 4G? Read More >>

Those looking to pick up one of Google's awesome new 3G variants of the Nexus 7, possibly the perfect gift to yourself for Christmas, will be glad to know it's finally back in stock. £239 buys you a 32GB HSPA-packing Nexus 7 with a 3-5 day delivery time. Just don't leave it too late -- Santa can't work miracles when the post's borked. [Google Play via Android Central] Read More >>

While Orange and T-Mobile did the dirty and got hitched, Vodafone and O2 are looking lovingly into either other's mast-shaped arms. OK, it's nothing as extreme as EE's love-in, but the OFT's approval should see both O2 and Vodafone get a signal boost, for both 3G and any new 4G networks. Read More >>

The network big dogs have released their plans and prices for the release of the iPhone 5, but one specific network provider is playing hardball with a handy new feature called FaceTime over 3G. In addition to some already pricey plans, if you're an existing customer, you may have to cough up some extra dosh, just to get your FaceTime on the go. Read More >>

Asus is said to be working on an updated version of its popular Nexus 7 tablet, which could be on sale within a couple of months. The big and indeed only hardware change? 3G support. Read More >>

The time scales for Everything Everywhere's controversial but welcome early doors launch of a 4G service in the UK have just got a little clearer, with sources claiming we'll see the first brave pioneers able to connect their dongles from this October. Read More >>

This workmanlike black box is O2's attempt at capturing a bit of the 3G Wi-Fi hotspot scene that's currently dominated by Three's popular MiFi dongle, with the network offering its new O2 Pocket Hotspot for £59.99. Read More >>

London's Olympic events will not be welcoming anyone carrying a 3G hotspot device, as all forms of "Wireless access points" are banned from being taken into the Olympic venues. Read More >>

If you're OK with the idea of an ad-funded life in which everything you do is watched over by an iframe advert for mature dating, this might be of note. Mobile network Samba is now up and running in the UK, which lets you build up a mobile data allowance by purposefully watching ads. Read More >>

We heard that the iPhone 4 and 3GS were going to get stiffed over Apple's new Maps app and its fancy Flyover and turn-by-turn directions, but it seems there are more things the older iPhones won't get out of iOS 6, including 3G FaceTime. Read More >>

Good news for those in spotty signal areas and looking for a rapid 4G launch -- O2 and Vodafone have gotten all friendly and struck a deal to share mobile sites, bringing the total available to both networks to 18,500, increasing coverage and speeding up 4G network deployment. Read More >>

There's not long to wait now to get your mitts on Android's new Emperor, but for those looking to jump on the Galaxy S III bandwagon we have some good news for you. It's not quite 4G-fast, but it'll still be blazing compared to your standard 3G phone thanks to a 42Mbps DC-HSPA boost. Read More >>