Vodafone reported that internet usage has surged by up to 50% in some European countries. Vodafone, which offers both broadband and mobile internet, has stated it will give customers unlimited access to NHS UK online websites. Mobile networks and internet providers in the UK are offering customers increased data and unlimited access to NHS sites during this period of mass self-isolation. TalkTalk, which offers all its customers unlimited data usage, says its daytime network traffic was around 20 per cent higher on Tuesday. Lebara has revealed is has seen a slight drop in data usage but a 15 per cent jump in voice calls.
Source: Daily Mail March 19, 2020 19:22 UTC