U.K. mobile operator EE, which is part of the BT Group, has already deployed 5G connectivity at 18 stations on the London Underground, the operator said in a release.
The telco said that following a recent deployment, Central line customers at both Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations can now benefit from access to the EE’s 5G network, with coverage available within the ticket halls, on the Central line platforms and within the tunnel between the two stations.
EE said that these two stations are the first in London’s iconic West End to benefit from mobile coverage and follow launches of 4G and 5G coverage at a number of stations on both the Central and Northern Lines in recent months.
EE also noted it will soon be delivering 4G and 5G at other London Underground stations – with a number, such as Euston, Goodge Street, Chancery Lane and Bank, expected to go live for the Northern and Central lines throughout the coming weeks.
EE explained that the service is provided in partnership with Boldyn Networks, whose multi-carrier network connects London Underground’s stations and tunnels. EE’s mobile network connects to this infrastructure via base stations from Nokia’s AirScale radio access portfolio.
Boldyn Networks holds a 20-year concession deal with Transport for London (TfL) to build the 4G infrastructure and make it available to mobile operators. Local telcos Three UK, EE and Vodafone have all signed contracts to harness this infrastructure,
Source: https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230908/5g/uk-carrier-ee-boosts-5g-coverage-london-underground