Vodafone, EE and Virgin Media O2 Push to Weaken Net Neutrality for 5G Fast Lanes

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Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and BT-owned EE are lobbying the UK government to water down net neutrality rules so they can prioritise certain internet traffic on their 5G networks. Vodafone has launched a premium 5G service called SuperMobile that promises speeds up to four times faster than regular 5G, while EE has introduced its own fast-lane service for crowded locations such as Wembley Stadium. The push follows Ofcom's 2023 revision of net neutrality rules, which clarified that mobile and broadband operators can offer premium services, and comes as part of the ongoing mobile market review. Vodafone SuperMobile will cost contract customers an extra £3 a month, while EE's upgraded service will cost an extra £5. Critics warn the changes risk creating a two-tier internet in which internet service providers become commercial gatekeepers, relegating everyday users and smaller businesses to the digital slow lane.

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Cloud & Digital Infrastructure▲ · 2 stocks
Vodafone Group PLC
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Vodafone is lobbying the UK government to water down net neutrality rules and has launched its premium SuperMobile 5G fast-lane service.

BT Group Plc
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BT-owned EE is lobbying to weaken UK net neutrality rules and has launched a premium 5G fast-lane service, benefiting from the clarified Ofcom rules.

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Virgin Media O2Private▲ Positive
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Virgin Media O2 is pushing to weaken UK net neutrality rules so it can prioritise traffic on its 5G networks.

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