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 Orange UK to upgrade 3G network (UK)

  • August 5th, 2008
  • 1:36 pm

Orange UK has reportedly announced of upgrading its 3G network infrastructure across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North-East of England, which will allow for a more reliable combined voice and data services and a 99% call set-up success rate. Orange will also come up with a faster alternative of HSPDA which will enable support for mobile broadband, targeting a speed of 7.2Mbps. Its agenda also includes expanded coverage across UK, and adding of 450 new 2G and 3G sites over the next twelve months.