The services of a local provider for telecommunications solutions has been recognised by O2.

Active Digital, who specialise in providing solutions for phones and digitial services at businesses throughout the UK and Ireland will join O2’s Direct Partner Network, in an exclusive deal lasting five years.

By joining the partner network, Active Digital will see mobile and digital services to customers improve.

The company, based at Paddock Wood, have been serving for 18 years, and have had a trusted, long term partnership with the leading mobile phone network, which has resulted in the merge.

O2 announced its new partner programme in November, with the aim of focusing on developing deeper relationships with selected direct partners and key distributors.

Jo Wimble-Groves, business director of Active Digital said: “We are delighted to have signed our new 5 year agreement into the O2 Direct Partner Network. This agreement brings digital innovation and more opportunities to our customers to widen their mobile and digital reach.

“Active Digital and O2 are two organisations with an extremely focused approach to be the best in customer service delivery and this commitment continues to be a key driver on our new agreement.”

Jason Phillips, head of partners for O2 Business commented: “O2 Business believes in the power of partnerships and this new programme is testament to our long term commitment to enhancing and developing indirect business. The new O2 Direct Partner Network marks the biggest change to our partnership approach in the last five years and we’re excited to bring this initiative to market. I am wholly confident that this programme will give O2 Business and its partners the agility and flexibility to deliver the very best in mobility and digital solutions.”

The partner network officially went live on April 1.