T-Mobile UK and 3 to share 3G networks
T-Mobile UK and 3 announced yesterday that they have signed a deal to share 3G networks. This will enable both telecomms provide fast wireless network covering 98 per cent of the population by the end of 2009.
Companies insist that this move should not be considered as prelude to merger, companies will remain competitors and will not share 2G networks. Companies will continue manage their own services and customers.
Unlike other UK operators, 3 and T-mobile did not invest in fixed line broadband service, they are trying to position themselves as promoters of wireless broadband and this deal should enforce this position. Mobile broadband that both companies provide is based on HSDPA technology, which can offer download speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second.
T-Mobile and 3 are first to conclude infrastructure deal, previous attempt between other operators have failed (Vodafone and Orange, T-Mobile and O2). Both telecomms will save in long term on reduced radion installations and attracting more customers with broader 3G coverage.
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