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EE are only the third carrier in the UK to rollout 5GSA, behind Vodafone and VMO2
EE has launched its new 5G standalone (5GSA) mobile network in 15 major UK cities, alongside a new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro for home broadband users. The 5GSA network is designed to enhance mobile coverage and performance, while the Wi-Fi 7 hub provides faster, more reliable connectivity indoors.
The new 5GSA network, is now live in Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Sheffield. The plans offer improved outdoor coverage and is available through a new range of monthly plans. Built to support the growing number of AI-powered devices, the network provides faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced reliability. A key feature of the 5GSA network is “Network Boost,” which improves performance in busy areas by allocating additional capacity to users on select plans.
“Today, EE is launching UK firsts in network capabilities designed to unleash the huge potential of a wave of AI powered devices. 5G standalone is a new mobile network giving enhanced performance to customers from day one and unlocks game-changing new services of the future. It’s been built to handle the growing range of AI-powered devices, from smartphones to laptops, tablets and more,” said EE CEO Marc Allera in a press release.
“Wi-Fi 7 for the home is another first for EE customers, giving households higher speeds and better capacity to support devices in every corner of their home. Together, these new technologies bring EE customers the best networks in and out of the home,” he continued.
EE’s new mobile plans also offer unlimited data options and include roaming allowances for the EU and select international destinations. Customers on premium plans will have access to Google One AI Premium tools, as well as services like Apple One, Netflix, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
On the home broadband front, EE’s new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro, developed with Qualcomm, delivers faster speeds, less interference, and better coverage. Full Fibre customers will benefit from gigabit speeds and a guaranteed 100Mbps connection in every room, with a money-back guarantee for dissatisfied users.
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