Tag Archives: O2 4G Network

O2 Provides 4G to 500 Towns

Ipswich has recently become the 500th town in the UK to receive 4G from O2 as the provider continues its plans to expand and upgrade its various mobile networks. Since O2 went live with its 4G service in the summer of 2013 it has gained over 5 million 4G customers and has rolled out 4G … Read More

O2 Launches 4G in Northern Ireland

Following a £15 million investment, O2 has now switched on its 4G network in parts of Northern Ireland including Belfast and Lisburn. The company has also committed a further £5 million towards rolling out in other areas of Northern Ireland. The £15 million investment from O2 has allowed it to upgrade its services across Northern … Read More

O2 Now Provides 4G Coverage to a Third of the UK

As Ofcom announces that it will be performing its own independent 4G network testing, O2 has confirmed that its 4G network now covers a third of the UK population indoors, equating to around 20 million people. The network has rolled out 4G in 191 towns and cities, and suggests that its coverage extends to 41% … Read More

Tesco Makes 4G Accessible for All

Many still see 4G as an expensive luxury, but that perception is set to change as Tesco Mobile launches free 4G for new and existing customers. Tesco Mobile became the first virtual mobile operator, or MVNO, to launch 4G at the end of 2013, using O2’s 4G network, and it has now announced that it … Read More

02 Hits 2013 4G Target Six Weeks Early

Eleven weeks after launching its 4G network in London, Leeds and Bradford, O2 has announced that it has already reached its target for 2013, despite having six weeks of the year still to go. The O2 4G network now provides 28% indoor population coverage in the UK, which equates to around 17 million people. The … Read More

Tesco Mobile Joins 4G Price War

Tesco Mobile has announced that their customers can upgrade to 4G for less than the price of a cup of coffee, throwing down a clear gauntlet in the 4G mobile price war.  For just £2.50 per month, Tesco Mobile customers on any of their pay-monthly and sim-only tariffs can now upgrade to super-fast 4G connectivity. … Read More

4G Price Plan Comparison

Until recently EE had been the only 4G network provider in the UK, meaning they have been able to charge a premium for 4G services and have become the benchmark for 4G price plans. All this looks set to change as other providers such as O2, Vodafone, and eventually Three begin to roll out their … Read More

O2 to launch its 4G network this month

O2 has announced it will launch its 4G network on 29th of August, which will begin in just three major cities at first. O2 customers will finally be able to get their hand on 4G sims later this month, but unfortunately the faster data service will only be available for up to five million people, … Read More