All the UK networks have opted for the drip-drip approach of covering main areas of major cities first, then covering suburbs next. As we mentioned, this is all using mid-band (sub-6Ghz) 5G .
Read moreWhat band does EE use?
Network Frequencies EE uses the 800MHz frequency, 1800MHz frequency, 2100MHz and 2600MHz frequency for 4G. The 800MHz frequency is long range, making it good for rural locations, but it can also penetrate walls, for strong indoor coverage.
Read moreWhich is the best 5G network in UK?
EE’s 5G network showed 17.9Mbps availability, compared to the 10.3% recorded on Vodafone, the 6.4% on Three and the 5.4% on O2. Vodafone led the way on upload speeds, beating EE to top spot.
Read moreWhat type of 5G is in the UK?
All four of the UK’s core networks – EE, O2, Vodafone and Three – offer 5G . Other networks are known as Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and piggyback off the back of one of the core networks. So far MVNOs BT (EE), VOXI (Vodafone), Tesco Mobile (O2) and Sky Mobile (O2) have launched a 5G service.
Read moreDoes the UK have mmWave 5G?
This simply isn’t true – mmWave technology is not currently used in the UK . In the UK, 5G networks use the spectrum in the 3.4-3.8GHz band, and at 700MHz, which is similar to digital television signals.
Read moreWhich 5G network is best UK?
The results show that we were the best network in 15 of the 16 major metropolitan areas tested and had the fastest overall speeds in all of those areas. RootMetrics found that EE was the UK’s best network for speed, reliability and 5G coverage.
Read moreDoes UK use C band 5G?
The 5GHz spectrum in the UK runs from 5150MHz (5.15GHz) to 5850MHz (5.85GHz). This is then broken down into 3 different bands (Band A, B and C). Each band has its own maximum allowed effective radiated power output and specific rules as to where it can be used and whether a licence is required to operate within it.
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