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UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators

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VodafoneThree’s networks director says UK mobile quality is not ready for AI traffic and that planning rules, not money, are the obstacle, with more than half of its upgrades to existing masts requiring permission. The EU’s Gigabit Infrastructure Act has since November given authorities four months…

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  1. 2026-08-30 10:41 · The Next Web
    UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators

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