UK mobile networks O2 and Vodafone have rolled out 4G to parts of the country, rivalling EE which has been the only high speed mobile web option for UK consumers during the past year. O2 launches 4G in Bradford, Leeds and London, while Vodafone’s 4G service is only available at present in London. By comparison, […]
UK mobile networks O2 and Vodafone have rolled out 4G to parts of the country, rivalling EE which has been the only high speed mobile web option for UK consumers during the past year.
O2 launches 4G in Bradford, Leeds and London, while Vodafone’s 4G service is only available at present in London.
By comparison, 105 town or cities are covered by EE’s 4G network, giving the company a head start against the other providers.
In an attempt to lure customers to the 4G networks, O2 and Vodafone are both offering extras to those who take out 4G contracts, including streaming music and football highlights. Vodafone intends its 4G coverage to spread to 12 more cities by the end of the year, while O2 has plans for 4G in 10 more cities by the time 2013 ends.
Meanwhile Three’s 4G network is not yet available, but the company has plans to offer 4G in 50 cities of the UK by the end of 2014.
Customers of Three will start to benefit from 4G in December, when its 4G network is scheduled to become available in Birmingham, London and Manchester.
Unlike some other providers, Three has stated that 4G will be available to existing customers with no extra cost involved and unlimited data packages on offer.
