4G coming to O2

[Abs]

Exciting news for everyone!

Today, Ofcom has announced the results of the 4G spectrum auction and we're pleased to say 4G will be coming to O2

Let the digital experiences commence. Interested in more info, visit: http://o2lin.kr/XkdLZE

Thanks

Abs

[perksie]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Any idea what will happen to the SIM only customers? Will they be a) stuck with 3G b) able to use both 3G & 4G while on same tariff (like in 3) c) forced to switch to an expensive 4g tarff (like in EE).

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Nothing will happen, they will use it the same as everyone else, but seeing that O2 don't do 4G yet we don't know about prices.

You will have to buy a 4G phone of course.

[Anonymous]

Wow, that was quick. Thanks mate.

Hmm.. I just signed up for 12 monthd plan and was wondering if it was a good idea (since 4g should be out in early summer). I would prefer option 'b' but a few quids extra would also be fine. Anything above £5 extra would be a strict no no.

[adamtemp64]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Any idea what will happen to the SIM only customers? Will they be a) stuck with 3G b) able to use both 3G & 4G while on same tariff (like in 3) c) forced to switch to an expensive 4g tarff (like in EE).

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until o2 announce thier plans no one will be able to answer this and o2 keep this info secret until launch.

[Anonymous]

we already have nokia lumia & samsung handsets 4g ready

[adamtemp64]

And the website that will deal with interferance with dtv from 800mhz 4g has been launched

http://at800.tv/ 

[perksie]

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@adamtemp64 wrote:

And the website that will deal with interferance with dtv from 800mhz 4g has been launched

http://at800.tv/ 

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We'll need a new section of the forum to deal with poor television reception!

[MI5]

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perksie wrote:

We'll need a new section of the forum to deal with poor television reception!

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There'll be space where the BB section used to be......

[perksie]

There will indeed!!!!!:smileysad:

[Fellwalker]

I heard today in the O2 shop that 4G will use the old analog TV masts to broadcast its signal.  I live on a spot which is just borderline acceptable, with mobile reception that varies from nothing at all to 4/6 bars on EDGE. That is sitting still with the phone unmoving.  Very occasionally it tries to get HSPA. As I walk into the town, I only get reception about 1/3 of the time.  Most networks are worse. Orange is comparable. 3 with its 3G only network does not even register a signal at home.

My old analog TV, however, used to get an excellent strong signal on all 5 channels.  I can see the mast from the back of my house, but it is over 5 miles away.  I didn't think mobile broadcast power was allowed to be very powerful so don't hold out a lot of hope for that.

I know 4G is being rolled out, and "networks are being upgraded", but how will it actually work.  Can I really expect to see improved coverage?  Can I expect to actually receive all the calls in and not get a text telling me I've got an ansaphone message?  Will I be able to browse without "The network is busy or unavailable"?

[perksie]

Most of the answers about the network upgrades are here:

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly-and-Pay-Go/What-is-2G-3G-and-4G/m-p/286204#M26411