LONDON (Alliance News) - Manx Telecom PLC said Thursday that it will launch the Isle of Man's first 4G mobile network on July 29, 2014.
The communications services provider said the 4G network is predicted to cover 95% of the island's population and will enable customers to experience speeds up to seven times faster than on the company's 3G network and will have the added benefit of providing better 2G and 3G mobile coverage on the Isle of Man.
The service will automatically be included in the tariff plans for Manx Telecom customers who are on a 'pay monthly' smartphone plan and with a 4G ready handset.
Cyclist Mark Cavendish MBE will be an official ambassador for Manx Telecom's 4G network.
Shares in the telecommunications company were Thursday trading 0.53% higher at 171.90 pence per share.
By Alice Attwood; aliceattwood@alliancenews.com; @AliceAtAlliance
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