4G launching in 5 more cities this month.

[Rycal]

On the 27th September 5 more cities will go live with 4G: Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Coventry. 

[Anonymous]

That's very good news.

But still, Manchester, the 3rd biggest city, sadly still out of the list 

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

That's very good news.

But still, Manchester, the 3rd biggest city, sadly still out of the list 

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Look at the 4th post in this thread.

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Discussions-Feedback/4G-active-in-Manchester/td-p/526316

[jonsie]

I'm of the opinion that Manchester should have been included in the initial launch but then again I'm biased. Given the size of the city I was surprised when the initial launch was announced.

[Anonymous]

I agree.

I'd love to know what o2 strategy is by choosing what cities come in what order of 4G rollout.

[Anonymous]

Ummm yes I know, it's my thread 

I meant, Manchester was out of the first list of three cities for initial launch, and now again out of the second list. 

One line of reasoning could be, they are choosing smaller cities first to ease the blow... however, they did activate it in London to begin with so that theory's out of the window 

[Anonymous]

And Leeds is the next upcoming business city in line with London or so I've read.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Leeds

[Anonymous]

Hmmm... with the University of Manchester fast becoming one of the best in the country (and worldwide) and attracting Nobel prizes and big investments, and with organisations like the BBC relocating to Manchester.... sure, Leeds is the upcoming one 

...or it might just be that Manchester engineers aren't as efficient in preparing the 4G infrastructure as those from these other cities 

[adamtemp64]

http://www.o2.co.uk/4g/coverage-and-cities says manchester end 2013

[MI5]

Come on then Toby, as I work in Coventry, if you're quick you can get a SIM out to me to test for you