5G News
25 March
Forget masts – you could soon be making calls using signals from space
Standard smartphones could soon be able to get a signal from satellites in space.
21 March
EE’s 5G Standalone is about to boost connectivity in loads more towns and cities
EE’s 5G Standalone service is being switched on in Exeter, Milton Keynes, and many other places.
17 March
Vodafone has successfully used AI to boost 5G energy efficiency
Vodafone and Ericsson have reduced the daily power consumption of 5G Radio Units by up to 33%.
16 January
BT put 5G Standalone network slicing to the test at the Belfast Christmas Market
BT has successfully used a network slice to power payment terminals at a beer tent.
13 January
Three continues its winning streak in the latest speed tests
The UK’s 5G networks all deliver lower than expected results in the latest Speedtest Awards.
13 December
Ofcom could cut networks’ costs by £40 million per year, leaving them more money for 5G
EE, Three, Vodafone, and O2 could see their costs cut, which could be good news for 5G rollouts.
06 December
Three’s merger with Vodafone has been approved, creating the UK’s biggest network
Three and Vodafone are set to combine into one mega network, and pump billions of pounds into it.
11 September
Three’s new 5G Outdoor Hub makes 5G broadband available to more people
Three’s 5G Outdoor Hub is an easy-to-install hub that’s better able to find 5G signals.
