EE switches on 5G in Exeter
EE today announced it has switched on 5G in Exeter, as the city joins 34 other places to get connected to its 5G network across the UK.
EE has added outdoor 5G coverage to some of the UK’s most popular tourist landmarks, historical sites, and coastal locations as lockdown restrictions start to ease and attractions begin to reopen from next week.
The 5G coverage from EE is now available in popular locations including Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Quay, Exeter Central train station and the main University campus.
Nick Speed, BT Group director in the South West, said: “It’s fantastic that EE has launched its 5G network in Exeter, connecting more places in the South West to the next generation in mobile network technology.
“With more of us expected to holiday closer to home again this year, the fact people will have faster and more reliable connectivity is a real positive. We know how important it is for people to keep in touch with family and friends, post updates on social media, or use a navigation app to find their way around a new place, so the arrival of 5G here is a timely boost.”
Ben Rhodes, CBI’s Deputy Regional Director for the South West, said: “It’s great to see companies like BT continue to invest so significantly in the South West and its communities. The value and impact of that investment is felt in high quality local jobs, economic growth and across supply chains the length and breadth of the country.
“This investment in digital infrastructure is crucial if the harmful effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are to be overcome. The last twelve months, perhaps more than any other time, have shown us the value of true connectivity, not just for business and the economy, but for maintaining social connections and aiding mental health.”
Marc Allera, CEO Consumer Division, BT, said: “We’ve announced that we’ve switched on our award-winning 5G network in a further 35 towns and cities across the UK, fulfilling the commitment we set last year to double our 5G place count. With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions expected in the coming weeks and months, the increased capacity and faster speeds of our 5G network will ensure our customers stay connected as footfall starts to increase in historically busy places.”
Residents, businesses and visitors in 160 UK towns and cities can now benefit from the fast speeds, low latency and increased reliability of EE’s 5G network, with the technology today switched on in:
- Aldridge
- Alexandria
- Aylesbury
- Ayr
- Barnsley
- Biggleswade
- Blackburn
- Bolton
- Brighton
- Chester
- Colchester
- Dundee
- Exeter
- Grantham
- Gravesend
- Harrogate
- Lincoln
- Milton Keynes
- Norwich
- Paignton
- Poole
- Portsmouth
- Rickmansworth
- Runcorn
- Southport
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Swansea
- Swindon
- Widnes
- Wigan
- Worcester
- York
In addition, EE is set to achieve the milestone of reaching one million active 5G customers –those which have a 5G plan and a 5G-enabled device – this month. London, Birmingham and Manchester are the top three home cities of those using EE’s 5G network.EE secured vital new spectrum in the first stage of Ofcom’s 5G auction last month, which will enable EE to expand and enhance its 5G network even further once rolled out into the network.
