INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
[Update: An O2 spokesperson has released the following statement: "We can now report that our 4G network has been restored
be carried out with Ericsson to understand fully what happened
issue may have caused."We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available and the original story follows below.]O2
customers across the UK have been hit by a network outage that has left them unable to use 4G and data services, meaning they can't access
the internet without a Wi-Fi connection.Some users have also reported problems with making voice calls, despite claims from O2 that voice
services are unaffected.The issue has affected an estimated 32 million people, as O2 also provides services for Sky, Tesco, Lycamobile, and
Telecoms data company Tutela has revealed that over 90% of users were affected, with 2G, 3G, and 4G connections all suffering as a result of
consequencesO2 issued the following statement on its website: "Our technical teams are investigating reports of issues when using data
Voice calls are working OK
The Swedish company told the BBC that it was "aware of an issue and is investigating."However, some users are reporting that they're also
unable to make voice calls or send text messages, so the full scope of the problem is unclear at present.The network outage has also
across the capital particularly difficult with users of the O2 network unable to use 4G to plan their routes, and bus stop displays out of
send GIFS to your mates while you're on the train.Via BBC
