Tag: O2
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O2 flicks switch on faster 3G speeds for 9 major UK cities
UK network O2 has turned on a new higher speed 3G spectrum, 900MHz, to enable faster mobile internet speeds across the UK. Dubbed the “3G900” network, O2 say it will provide up to 30% faster download speeds on mobile devices, and up to 50% more capacity – meaning you’ll get a better 3G coverage in…
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro available at O2 UK this June
You may remember Sony Ericsson’s recent announcement of their latest Android smartphones, the Xperia Mini and also Mini Pro. You may also remember that initially Sony Ericsson said that they were scheduled to hit the market August time. However, should you be wanting to get your hands on the Xperia Mini Pro, O2 UK has…
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O2 network down in London due to break-in and vandalism
If you’re based in London and on the O2 network, you may have experienced signal issues or perhaps have even lost the ability to send and receive SMS and calls. In the middle of last night, thieves broke into one of O2’s data centres in East London, stealing equipment and causing extensive damage. The damage…
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O2 confident for network service when Royal Wedding hits London.
O2 are confident it can cope with the masses of London-based network traffic over the coming weekend with the mobile-using public flocking to the capital to join the festivities celebrating the Royal Wedding of Wills and Kate. The UK network claims the expected 300,000 additional revellers will be no strain on the 283 central London…
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Price plans for Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on O2 – Samsung Galaxy S2 also coming to the network
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will become available through O2 this month and price details have just emerged with the Android–packing, ultra-slim smartphone available through both contract and pay-as-you-go options. The Xperia Arc boasts Sony’s Exmor R image sensor technology and 8.1 megapixel camera, combined with a high quality crystal clear display with a HDMI out connection…
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Carphone Warehouse begin trialling unlimited Mobile Broadband
Mobile Phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has begun trialling ‘Unlimited Mobile Broadband’ packages on their own Talkmobile network. Talkmobile is Carphone Warehouse’s own network, which is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), ‘Piggybacking’ on the Vodafone network. Customers who sign up to the trial with Talkmobile will receive unlimited internet access for their smartphones, on a…