02: We will compensate

Mobile operator O2 has said it will compensate its customers following a day of disruption to its data networks. Customers with a monthly subscription will be refunded the cost of two days’ service by the end of January.

Pay As You Go customers will get 10% extra when they top up their phone in the new year or 10% off when they buy data for mobile broadband devices. On Thursday, O2 issued a joint apology with Ericsson for the shutdown.