O2 Ireland Launches 4G LTE Trial Network

O2 Ireland, a part of the Telefonica Group, launched its LTE trial network on September 9, 2013, in three major cities across Ireland. The trial covers Dublin city centre, Citywest, and Cherrywood.

As part of this pilot initiative, O2 Ireland invited numerous customers with compatible 4G devices to participate. The trial aims to deliver a download data speed increase of approximately 5 times compared to existing 3G speeds.

About O2 Ireland

O2 Ireland, now part of Telefonica Group, has invested approximately EUR225 million to secure the mobile spectrum, allowing them to provide customers with both 3G and 4G network services.

O2 is a leading communications company serving around 1.5 million customers. It currently provides 2G and 3G network services throughout Ireland.

Website: www.o2online.ie/o2/