EE announces 5G SA upgrade for 28 million Brits

News Since launching its 5G standalone network in September 2024, EE has expanded its availability to over 21 million people, equating to around a third of the UK population EE has announced the expansion of its 5G standalone (5G SA) network, meaning it will cover 50 cities and 28 million people by the end of this month, which works out at around 40% of the population. Alongside the rollout, from today, the company is making 5G SA available to all new and upgrading customers taking any EE handset plan. The company have said a location is only announced once 95% outdoor coverage is confirmed, to ensure as smooth a user experience as possible. The locations available by the end of the month include: Altrincham Blackburn Bridgend Caerphilly Corby Cwmbran Doncaster Exeter Huddersfield Hyde Middlesbrough Milton Keynes Port Talbot Rotherham Sale Sunderland Wakefield Walkden Wilmslow The 5G SA upgrade promises a more reliable mobile experience, particularly in high-traffic areas like city centres, train stations, and stadiums. Users can expect smoother video calls, better live streaming, and improved online gaming, even at peak times. However, to access the 5G standalone network, customers will need a compatible smartphone. Supported brands include Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, Nokia, TCL, and Honor, many of which feature built-in AI applications designed to improve user experience. “5G standalone is giving many customers a better and more reliable mobile experience, especially in busy locations. As we rapidly expand our network footprint to cover more than 40 percent of the UK population, we are widening its accessibility so more people can benefit – especially those looking to harness the power of cutting-edge features on the newest smartphones,” said Malcolm Cubitt, Director of Mobile in a press release . Also in the news: Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz for $32bn How small moves ignite industry-wide change Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo