[November 20, 2009] 'O2 UK exands network to support data services growth' Tweet Nov 20, 2009 (DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- O2 UK has announced plans to accelerate growth of its mobile network and build significant capacity for mobile data services. The multi-year investment programme, totalling hundreds of millions of pounds, will see O2 build 1,500 new network sites across the UK. This will include 200 sites in London, of which 40 will be live by Christmas 2009. Chief technology officer, Derek McManus, said that O2 had increased investment in its voice and data networks quarter-on-quarter in anticipation of growth in demand for mobile services. The company's 3G network currently covers over 84 percent of the UK population and is 100 percent HSDPA-enabled. Distributed for DMeurope.com via M2 Communications (www.m2.com) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]