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Follow on Google News | Mobile Phones and Accessories Concern Over Broadband SpeedThe efficiency of mobile web surfing has been thrown into doubt this week with clarifications needed regarding the speed of advertised broadband.
By: Nick Wilkins A mobile website has confirmed that following extensive testing of broadband connections from a number of the UK’s major mobile networks, the advertised speed is much faster than the average download speed received. Across Britain’s five mobile operators, Vodafone, 3, Orange, O2 and T-Mobile, the study confirmed that the physical average download speed was recorded at 1.1 megabytes per second. This is somewhat misleading for the consumer, with some companies advertising download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. The research has raised claims for Ofcom to force Britain’s mobile operators to clarify the average download speeds available via mobile. The Ofcom regulators are the only group that can enforce such clarification and until such moves are taken, it is likely that users will continue to receive vastly slower download rates to their phones and accessories (http://www.foneshop.com). In a recent survey of mobile broadband users, T-Mobile (http://www.foneshop.com/ It is a universal problem that appears to be affecting the quicker use of mobile phones and accessories. 3 also claims to offer download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps but is currently averaging 1.2Mbps. Meanwhile Orange (http://www.foneshop.com/ There is an undeniable concern that mobile consumers are not currently receiving the quality of mobile broadband that has been promised. Ofcom has revealed that they will be monitoring the situation carefully over the coming months, particularly after this week’s outlined merger between Orange and T-Mobile which could give them a significant monopoly of web mobile coverage. # # # http://www.Foneshop.com stock a fantastic range of Mobile Phone Accessories to suit all models of mobile phone. Genuine Accessories from Mains Chargers to Bluetooth Head Sets you can be sure to find a great deal on, the online phone shop you can talk to! End
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