O2 UK under fire for capping 3G data speeds

In theory, a 3G mobile network is capable of data speeds of up to 384Kbps. However, UK operator O2 has been outed as capping many of its 3G customers to a third of that – 128Kbps – based on mysterious `customer profiles'. The Register exposed the practice, which isn't good news for any music companies hoping to make the most of faster downloads for O2's customers. “O2 provides data speeds of 128Kbps as standard to all 3G customers,” a statement explains. “Profiles of corporate customers who require higher speeds are modified so that they can benefit from speeds of 384Kbp2″. With O2 in line to sell the 3G iPhone later this year, surely this policy won't apply to people who buy that device…