October 29th 2024.
The highly anticipated 5G network is making its way across the country, bringing with it a wave of excitement and controversy. EE, a popular mobile operator, has recently announced the addition of several new towns and cities to its 5G network. This comes after the successful launch of 5G in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Cardiff, as well as other major metropolitan areas last month.
Despite its potential to revolutionize mobile performance, the introduction of 5G has not been received well by everyone. The installation of masts has caused some uproar in certain areas. However, this has not stopped EE from pushing forward with their plans to roll out 5G to a total of 16 new locations.
What sets this new 5G network apart is its standalone design. Unlike its predecessors, it is built on a brand new, end-to-end infrastructure. This means that it does not rely on any older 4G infrastructure, providing a more efficient and powerful mobile experience. EE, which is part of the BT Group, has also incorporated artificial intelligence into their network to improve energy efficiency by reducing power usage when not in use.
By the end of the year, over 12 million people will have access to the new 5G network, thanks to the addition of these 16 new locations. Marc Allera, the chief executive of EE, is excited about the potential of this new network. He believes that it will unleash the power of AI-powered devices and pave the way for game-changing new services.
The benefits of standalone 5G are numerous. It can handle a growing range of AI-powered devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets, with ease. This makes it the perfect backbone for future services that require more energy and bandwidth to function smoothly. Customers can also expect to see improvements in their phone's battery life due to the enhanced energy efficiency of the network.
The 16 new locations joining EE's standalone 5G network by the end of 2024 are Aston-under-Lyne, Barrow-in-Furness, Barry, Birkenhead, Bury, Coventry, Dudley, Dundee, Newport, Nottingham, St Helens, Stockport, Swansea, Weston Super Mare, Wigan, and Wolverhampton.
For those wondering what exactly 5G is and how it is being rolled out, here's a quick overview. 5G is the next generation of wireless communication technology, offering faster speeds and a higher capacity than its predecessor, 4G. This means that more users and devices can access faster internet speeds and large amounts of data simultaneously.
Although 5G has the potential to enable a variety of "smart" applications, such as connected vehicles and automated manufacturing, these are still in the development stage. Currently, 5G is being rolled out primarily by private mobile network operators EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three. The first 5G networks went live in major UK cities in 2019, and it is estimated that by September 2023, 85 to 93% of UK premises will have 5G coverage outdoors from at least one operator.
It's important to note that 5G networks are currently being built on top of existing 4G equipment. This is known as "non-standalone" 5G. While it can deliver enhanced mobile broadband, the more advanced uses of 5G will require "standalone" networks, which utilize dedicated 5G equipment in all parts of the network. This is still in the early stages of deployment.
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