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Originally Posted by Gavin78
Could this also be something to do with easing pressure on the 4G network it was in the paper the other day that emergency services will be moving over to the 4G network and given preference to the network over regular 4G.
wouldn't surprise me if there was some deal struck to kick start all companies to use wifi sharing to take some pressure from the 4G network
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Yes and no. Virgin mobile is an MVNO, they don't have their own infrastructure instead they essentially rent space on EE's network. This means every time someone sends an SMS, makes a call or downloads data on Virgin mobile, it costs Virgin money. By encouraging Virgin Mobile users to use wifi, Virgin doesn't have to pay EE as much money. No doubt that's the real business decision behind this.