Vodafone UK has announced that company is increasing investment in its network this year and preparing for the launch of 4G LTE services by the late summer. Operator expects spending increase of 50% to more than £900m in the current financial year. 

Having spent £802m securing spectrum in the recent Ofcom auction, Vodafone has already pledged to deliver indoor coverage to 98% of the UK population by 2015.

Last year, operator acquired UK’s fixed communications providers Cable & Wireless Worldwide for more than £1bn and is currently in process of creating a seamlessly integrated fixed and mobile network.