UK mobile data usage jumps by 18% in 2025, with 5G demand surging
The UK’s mobile data consumption has reached new heights in 2025, with users consuming 18% more data than the previous year.
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UK mobile data usage jumps by 18% in 2025, with 5G demand surging
The UK’s mobile data consumption has reached new heights in 2025, with users consuming 18% more data than the previous year.
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A Sydney customer’s death highlights the risks of outdated mobile phones after a failed emergency call, TPG Telecom reports.
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