THOUSANDS of mobile customers are set to benefit from a free network boost – just hours after a major service was switched off.
O2 (Virgin Media) revealed it has upgraded its 4G and 5G coverage across more than 2,000 postcodes in, .
The improvements are part of the company’s £700million Mobile Transformation Plan, aimed at future-proofing the network and keeping pace with soaring demand.
O2 says the upgrades will give users better connectivity and faster mobile data at no extra cost.
Free boost
A spokesperson said the plan ensures the network is “fit for the future and can keep up with increasing customer demand.”;
The free upgrade comes as mobile providers, including O2, continue to phase out older across the UK.
The switch-off is making way for more advanced and efficient 4G and 5G services.
Mobile usage has skyrocketed in recent years, with data traffic more than doubling over the past five years – making upgrades like this increasingly essential.
And O2 isn’t the only one dishing out freebies.
Earlier this year, EE handed thousands of customers a free 5G upgrade, even for those on older 4G plans.
also rolled out , increasing data allowances and offering better access to 5G where available.
Meanwhile, recently gave select customers free roaming perks across and upgraded network speeds in several major cities – all without charging a penny more.
These giveaways come as mobile giants try to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market – and soften the blow of 3G shutdowns and rising bills for millions.
So if you’re with one of the big networks, it’s worth checking if a free upgrade is already waiting for you.
