Mobile network O2 are claiming that they have the smartest mobile network in the country following the introduction of new network technology.
O2 are describing the new tech as an ‘intelligent self-optimising network’ which detects the best coverage for customers in a particular area and then redirects mobile signal (in real time) towards the recipient.
The new system also monitors the quality of voice calls, texts and mobile data, which can then be assessed and used to help pinpoint where the network need to make improvements – helping to improve the all-round quality of coverage across the country. This is being seen as one solution towards tackling the UK’s ‘not-spots’.
O2 COO Derek McManus has said, “The way in which our customers use and experience our network is incredibly powerful and there is a lot we can learn from it. As well as regular infrastructure upgrades, we also prioritise the introduction of new technologies and are proud to bring this innovation to the UK. Our customers now use the smartest, most intelligent network available, which learns and responds to precisely how they choose to use it.”
McManus also added, “Our five year £3bn network modernisation program has so far seen us roll out 4G to 575 towns and cities across the UK and we are on track to achieve 98% indoor and outdoor population coverage by 2017.”