Mobile Spectrum In October 2025, the UK telecoms regulator Ofcom concluded a major auction allowing the three main mobile networks to each acquire 800 MHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band and 1GHz in the 40GHz band, with each operator committing to pay £13 million for their share. This investment underscores how operators are preparing for the…
Withdrawal of 3G Mobile Network Virgin Media O2 will start withdrawing its 3G mobile network in parts of Scotland from 5 November 2025. The move marks a significant step in the network’s broader plan to phase out older 3G technology and shift focus to faster, more efficient 4G and 5G services. The initial phase…
Reliable, High-Speed Internet with Starlink For many people living in remote parts of the UK, such as small villages, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, remote parts of Wales, or isolated estates with poor wired infrastructure, Starlink has brought something almost taken for granted in towns and cities: reliable, high‑speed internet. In places where broadband can…
Active AI Launches at Bedford Autodrome! On 28th October 2025, Active Digital proudly launched its new AI-focused business division, Active Digital AI with an exciting event at Bedford Autodrome. The launch was a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking technology solutions designed to help businesses digitally transform their operations. We were delighted to welcome…
In the first major review of the UK’s school curriculum in over a decade, education leaders are taking a bold step toward the future. Soon, UK students will learn not just about technology, but with it, gaining essential knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and the digital systems shaping the world they’re growing up…
Virgin Media O2 & Starlink In a bold step to improve mobile connectivity, Virgin Media O2 has announced a partnership with Starlink to launch a new service called “O2 Satellite”. This initiative is designed to extend mobile messaging and data access into areas where traditional mobile coverage is unreliable or entirely missing. This is welcome…
