O2 uses both the 800MHz band and 2300MHz band for 4G . It’s got a decent amount of spectrum and the 800MHz band is well suited to delivering coverage across the UK. It’s long range, so it can travel a long way between base stations, making it suited to rural environments.17 Şub 2022
Read moreIs UK 5G 6GHz a sub?
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 is Ofcom in UK?
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day . We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.
Read moreWhich cities in the UK have 5G?
As of June 2020, they have 5G in 80 cities and towns including Bristol, Coventry, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield . The UK’s biggest mobile network has said that it expects 5G customers to experience an increase in speeds of around 100-150Mbps, even in the busiest areas.
Read moreIs there spectrum in the UK?
According to Ofcom, that represent an approximately 22% increase in the amount of spectrum currently available in the U.K. for mobile use. Specifically, there will be six 2×5 MHz blocks (60 MHz total) in the 700 MHz band available, as well as four blocks of 5 MHz in downlink-only spectrum .
Read moreWhat is Ofcom spectrum?
Ofcom’s Spectrum Information System provides information on how radio spectrum is issued in the UK , including the types of Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licences available from Ofcom and details of tradable licences.
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