EE has announced a major milestone in its mission to deliver the UK’s most advanced and reliable mobile connectivity. 28 million people will now benefit from improved reliability across Blackburn, Doncaster, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland in the next month. By the end of March, 5G Standalone will be live in more than 50 major towns and cities, where residents, visitors, and businesses will experience smoother video calls, better video streaming, and seamless browsing experiences.
The rollout of EE’s 5G standalone network continues at pace with more towns and cities set to be upgraded this month – including Exeter, Caerphilly, Doncaster, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland. By the end of March 2025, EE’s 5G standalone network will be live and available to over 28 million people across 50 major towns and cities in the UK – covering more than 40 percent of the population.
Following the rollout and the growing range of compatible smartphones, 5G standalone will be available from today to all new and upgrading customers taking any EE pay monthly handset plan.
In support of the ongoing coverage rollout and wider smartphone ecosystem, from today, EE is making 5G standalone available to all new and upgrading customers taking any EE handset plan, enabling more consumers to access this next-generation network experience.
Smartphones and tablets using 5G standalone connect directly to a pure 5G network, rather than relying on 4G, so benefit from additional capacity to provide a better mobile experience in busy areas like high streets, train stations, and major stadiums – including at Wembley Stadium, where EE recently became the first operator to launch its 5G standalone network.
Malcolm Cubitt, Director, Mobile, EE
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.