UK mobile market Q2 2012: Steady H1, exciting H2 ahead

VodafoneThree's launch incorporates a number of swift and astute commercial decisions, which is particularly welcome given the challenging balancing act that the company needs to perform

The network upside will be felt quite quickly for Three customers primarily, with protection for Vodafone customers built in. Longer-term, the Government policy shift towards better coverage may require investment beyond the committed £11bn plan 

We view some moves as helpful to prospects in the broadband market, others less so, and continue to have question marks about the attractiveness of this segment for VodafoneThree

On 3 June 2025, Enders Analysis co-hosted the annual Media and Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference with Deloitte, sponsored by Adobe, Barclays, Salesforce, Financial Times and SAS.

With over 700 attendees and more than 50 speakers from the TMT sector, including leading executives and industry experts, the conference focused on how new technologies, regulation, and infrastructure will impact the future of the industry.

This is the edited transcript of Session Four, covering: the impact of AI on advertising; the future of advertising; and Ofcom’s approach to regulation.

On 3 June 2025, Enders Analysis co-hosted the annual Media and Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference with Deloitte, sponsored by Adobe, Barclays, Salesforce, Financial Times and SAS.

With over 700 attendees and more than 50 speakers from the TMT sector, including leading executives and industry experts, the conference focused on how new technologies, regulation, and infrastructure will impact the future of the industry.

This is the edited transcript of Session Three, covering: Vodafone’s strategy; BT’s strategy; the future of fibre; and challenges and opportunities for telcos.