Vodafone has trialled 5G in Birmingham New Street station, making it the first station in the UK to test the new technology.
The test took place on April 4, and was attended by mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street. It came ahead of Vodafone switching on 5G in 19 towns and cities across the UK by the end of 2019.
Street said: “I am delighted that Vodafone has brought 5G to Birmingham; and that New Street is the UK’s first 5G-enabled rail station. When I was Managing Director at John Lewis, we saw online shopping transform the retail industry. I believe the West Midlands 5G project will enable our businesses, hospitals, public transport and universities to explore new services and stay ahead of their competition.”
Vodafone Business director Anne Sheehan added: “We are delighted to bring 5G to the West Midlands, giving businesses, residents and visitors fast and reliable connectivity even in exceptionally busy locations such as train stations and airports.
“5G will enable new applications and experiences and support the development of connected cities and smart transport solutions. It will help businesses to implement emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT and robotics. We look forward to continuing to work with Andy Street and his team to deliver the vision of a more prosperous and digitally connected region.”
Source: http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/2019/04/08/vodafone-trials-5g-in-birmingham-new-street-station/