Despite already having widespread 3G and HSDPA networks in the UK, Vodafone is apparently rolling out a nationwide EDGE network as well.
Pocket-Lint claims to have confirmation from a source within Vodafone saying that the EDGE network will be rolled out as the current 2G base stations are replaced.
It’s not industry-shaking news but shows that Vodafone is keen to encourage more customers, including those not owning 3G/HSDPA handsets, to get on the web more (EDGE promises faster mobile internet speeds than current GPRS networks).
Apparently there’s already EDGE connectivity on the Vodafone network in Southampton and Nottingham, although other places are sure to already have it.
The news is also quite timely for Vodafone, considering that the iPhone is EDGE-enabled and O2 has been forced to roll out a EDGE service in time for the iPhone’s launch last week.
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