After many UK networks gathering for a meeting it has been announced by the mobile firm EE that the 4G network will launch 30 October.

The plans had been laid out for some time, but announcements had been held off about a finalised date while peace talks between rival network operators commenced.

With rival companies were as to be expected, unhappy about other companies gaining an unfair advantage by launching the 4G network before they do.

O2 and Vodafone have now agreed that they would not pursue legal action to block EE’s roll-out.

In return they have been promised that officials will accelerate the process to free airwaves so they can offer their own high-speed data services. Their 4G networks are due to launch in spring 2013.

EE’s network will cover 16 cities this year. The firm’s target is be able to offer the facility to 98% of the UK’s population by 2014.

EE’s chief executive Olaf Swantee said: “This is a significant milestone for the United Kingdom, and for the people and businesses of our country who will now be able to enjoy the huge advantages of super-fast 4G technology for the first time”.