O2 (Be) has signed a new deal with BT Wholesale, allowing the ISP to extend its fixed-line broadband coverage nationwide. The provider had previously only operated over an unbundled (LLU) network external from BT's more expensive alternative.

In addition O2 has also launched new business broadband services and a whopping £6m marketing campaign. Naturally those forced to connect through the more expensive BT based (non-LLU) lines will have to pay a few pounds more per month for the same service:


The operator’s new business packages will include all the benefits of O2’s Home Broadband service as well as additional features. These include 5 x McAfee security licenses, enhanced service support for business (on site in-life support), a static IP address (not available on Access) and dual SSID. Business prices start from £15 per month for O2 customers, £20 for new customers and £25 for those not covered by O2’s unbundled network.