EE 5G customers are expected to see improved indoor coverage after the operator began rolling out 700 MHz spectrum on its next-generation network. 5G networks will use a more diverse spectrum spectrum than any previous mobile generation due to the need to support multiple use cases, such as the mobile Internet and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Low-band spectrum, such as 700 MHz, provides greater indoor penetration and longer range, while high-band frequencies, such as 26 MHz millimeter waves (mmWave), provide tremendous capacity over short distances. Mid-band spectrum like 3,4 GHz offers a trade-off between coverage and capacity.
EE 5G 700MHz
The 700 MHz band had been used for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) TNT services, but the band had long been identified as extremely valuable for mobile services. The group's licenses were auctioned by Ofcom earlier this year and EE was one of the winning bidders. The operator has deployed 700 MHz across 50 sites and will continue efforts to extend 5G coverage to half the UK population by 2023. A longer-term goal is coverage of 90% of the territory by 2028. EE says that the number of people using its 5G network has increased seven and a half times over the past year. "We have high ambitions for 5G connectivity over the next decade, and this is the latest step in our journey to provide our customers with unrivaled connectivity," said David Salam, Head of Mobile Networks, USA. "This next step in our rollout 5G will allow our customers to experience 5G even better, keeping them connected to the things that are most important to them." Separately, EE has now connected all 15 Glasgow tube stations to its 4G network. The update is part of its work to provide the LTE-enabled Emergency Services Network (ESN). "The delivery of ESN to Glasgow tube stations will be of great benefit to our emergency services, enabling them to transmit reliable and consistent digital communications over the 4G network and giving first responders immediate access to vital information. in real situations and emergencies," Richard added. Harrap, Managing Director, ESN, BT Enterprise. Do you fancy an update? Here are the best 5G phone deals available