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Sep 12, 2024 · For more on what exactly EE’s 5G Standalone network is, what benefits it brings, and how to use it, read on. What is 5G Standalone? 5G Standalone means a 5G network that’s built from the ground up for 5G, rather than relying in part on legacy 4G infrastructure.
5G is the future of mobile network technology. You can stream videos faster than 4G, download the biggest blockbusters in seconds and hit your high scores playing high-res games on the go. It’s also about connectivity.
EE launches brand new 5G standalone mobile network across the UK and reveals new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro, to offer customers the best outdoor and indoor coverage. An AI network built for the AI generation, 5G standalone is now live across 15 major cities and immediately available as part of a new suite of pay monthly mobile plans.
Sep 5, 2024 · EE has utilised the latest in AI technology to power this new standalone 5G network, specifically using automation to improve reliability and machine learning to reduce energy demand on the...
- What Is 5G?
- How Does 5G Work?
- How Fast Will 5G be?
- Where and When Can You Access 5G?
- How Will Consumers Benefit?
- How Will Businesses Benefit?
- How Much Will It Cost?
- Will I Need A New Phone to Access It?
- Which 5G Phones Are Available in The UK?
- How Is It Linked to The Internet of Things (IoT)?
5G, short for fifth-generation, is the latest version of the technology used to power mobile phone networks. It has been labelled the “network of networks”, as it will combine existing and future standards to offer a service far faster and more reliable than our current network, explains Ru Bhikha, senior commercial and strategic marketing manager ...
“In principal 5G will work like previous cellular technology, with a large number of cells or signal areas joining to create coverage areas through radio frequencies,” says Kevin Hasley, head of product at Root Metrics. However, the next-generation network will use higher frequencies, allowing mobile phones to access the internet more quickly. It w...
Paolo Pescatore, telecoms analyst at PP Foresight, says 5G will be “lightning fast” compared to current 4G speeds. “On average a 4G connection is around 20 Mbps while 5G at launch will be around 200 Mbps, eventually going to a gigabit/s and even 20 Gbps,” he says. Speeds could eventually reach 100Gbps, says Hasley, though this is unlikely to happen...
The UK’s mobile operators have been locked in a race to roll out 5G, with each promising that their network will be bigger and better than their competitors’. EE was the first provider to launch, picking six cities for its initial rollout. The company has named 10 locations set to get the network by the end of the year, while a further 10 are earma...
Experts often point to download speeds as a key indicator of the step up in 5G networks, and this is where consumers will feel the most benefit. Music and films will download in seconds rather than minutes, while improved latency will mean there is less of a delay between issuing a command and receiving a response. “Serious gaming enthusiasts like ...
“For businesses, faster data speeds will enable the instant transfer of more data, allowing businesses to work quicker and more efficiently,” says Hasley. Sectors such as manufacturing could benefit, he adds, as smart factories can better process information and react to supply chain changes. “Working remotely and while on the move will be easier t...
Vodafone has said it will keep its 5G prices unchanged from its 4G levels, while EE customers can expect to pay a slight premium. But Bhikha warns the new network is bound to cost more in the long run, as telecoms firms are forced to recoup the hefty costs of infrastructure investment and spectrum auctions. In addition, the faster data speeds on 5G...
If you’re on EE and wondering why you haven’t got 5G yet, it’s because you’ll need a 5G-enabled phone to access the new network. Handsets from manufacturers such as Samsung, Oneplus and Oppo are already available, with most major phone makers expected to release new 5G phones by the end of the year. “The only exception is Apple, which is not expect...
Oneplus 7 Pro 5G Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oneplus has laid claim to the first 5G-enabled phone available in the UK. The Oneplus 7 Pro 5G is a beefed up version of the brand’s previous 4G mod...Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S10 has long been a hit among consumers, and the updated 5G model hopes to build on that success. The new phone boasts a 6.7-inch screen, the largest...Oppo Reno 5G Oppo, another key Chinese player in the smartphone market, has thrown its weight behind photography with its new Reno 5G model. The phone’s 48-megapixel camera has a triple lens setup...LG V50 ThinQ 5G The LG V50 ThinQ 5G is both a mouthful and a handful. The smartphone offers a detachable Oled dual screen, which unfolds from the centre. The double display allows for multitasking...Businesses and consumers are increasingly seeing the benefits of the IoT, where more and more everyday devices and objects are communicating over the internet. But for the IoT to function properly, it is reliant on the high-performance offered by 5G networks. “5G is intrinsically linked with the IoT,” says Bhikha. “With the ultimate aim of just abo...
Sep 14, 2021 · EE plans to boost its network with Standalone 5G technology that used a new cloud-based core layer, OpenRAN, and ‘on demand’ equipment such as satellites and drones. Here are the best 5G...
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May 30, 2019 · EE's 5G network will go live on May 30 2019. Here's everything you need to know about EE's 5G launch, including plans, phones, coverage and speeds.
