NO.1 FOR THE LATEST SMARTPHONES: EE UPGRADES 5G NETWORK ACROSS 14 NEW UK LOCATIONS

• EE rolls out 2100Mhz 5G on its network across 14 towns and cities to support the latest 5G smartphones 
• EE also expands its 5G network coverage to a further 14 new towns and cities including Bradford, Newport and Southampton
• 5G roll out furthers EE’s no.1 for smartphone position and follows the recent launch of  new pay monthly mobile plans – designed to offer the best connectivity, content, support and control on the UK’s best network, nine years in a row

EE today announced the next phase of its industry-leading 5G rollout, bringing enhanced superfast 5G speeds to 14 towns and cities across the UK, as well as extending its 5G coverage footprint to a further 14 UK towns. The network upgrade follows EE’s recent launch of a new range of Essentials, All Rounder and Full Works smartphone plans and will deliver high-performance connectivity for customers using the latest 5G-enabled handsets. 

Enhanced 5G on the UK’s best network

EE is rolling out 5G 2100 MHz spectrum on sites that were previously used to provide 3G signals. The upgrade provides an enhanced 5G smartphone experience for customers, ensuring that they get improved indoor coverage, as well as more 5G capacity in busy areas.

The upgrades will be taking place in 14 of the UK’s biggest cities, including London, Manchester and Liverpool. The full list of locations include:

1. London
2. Manchester
3. Liverpool
4. Bristol 
5. Leeds
6. Cardiff
7. Belfast
8. Newport
9. Perth
10. Kilmarnock
11. Eastbourne
12. Scunthorpe 
13. Chesterfield 
14. Wellingborough

Expanding 5G to 14 new locations

EE has also added 14 new towns and cities to its 5G network. The new locations are:

1. Bradford 
2. Kidderminster
3. Peterborough 
4. Bedford 
5. Luton
6. Southampton
7. Newport
8. Dewsbury 
9. Sutton in Ashfield 
10. Newcastle-under-Lyme 
11. Hemel Hempstead
12. East Kilbride
13. Bridgend
14. Carlisle

The move furthers EE’s position as the number one network for smartphones in the UK and follows the recent launch of new Essentials, All Rounder and Full Works pay monthly plans. With a wide range of monthly data allowances to suit all needs,  customers on EE also receive access to EE’s Stay Connected Data, Data Gifting, Device Care Extras, EE’s award-winning customer service as well as new WiFi Coverage Boost - providing seamless access to over 150,000 securely encrypted BT WiFi hotspots across the UK.

Christian Thrane, Managing Director of Consumer Marketing, EE said: “To provide customers with the best smartphone experience, we are continually upgrading and expanding our 5G network. By increasing capacity, our customers will get faster speeds and an even more reliable experience. When combined with the enhanced benefits and services our great new pay monthly packages offer – then for those planning to get a new 5G smartphone, the message is simple: there’s only one UK network that offers the best smartphone experience.”

EE recently took the top spot in RootMetrics Everyday 5G rating – a combination of widespread availability plus strong performances for speed and reliability – and has 5G coverage in more places than any other operator. 

Customers can check indoor and outdoor 5G connectivity in their area by entering their postcode and device into EE’s online Coverage Checker here: EE Coverage & Network Status Checker | Check your signal. Alternatively they can view the great range of EE plans and benefits available at ee.co.uk/paymonthly