5G Information

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  What is 5G?

  5G is the next generation of mobile network technology. It will improve your mobile experience and help you enjoy faster internet speeds, a more reliable data connection in busy places, and a near-instant connection when opening apps and websites, playing games or connecting to your smart home devices. 5G is not a replacement for 4G. It simply adds another layer to the network to provide you with a faster, smoother and better mobile experience.
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  When is 5G available?

  EE launched its 5G network on 30 May 2019 in six UK cities: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London and Manchester. EE plans to introduce 5G into 10 more cities in 2019, including: Bristol, Coventry, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield. The precise dates when 5G will be available in the additional 10 UK cities are yet to be confirmed.
  
  Vodafone has announced its 5G network will launch on 3 July 2019 in seven UK cities, including: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Manchester. Vodafone’s 5G network is due to roll out to a further 12 locations later in 2019: Birkenhead, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Guildford, Newbury, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Reading, Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Warrington and Wolverhampton. The dates for the additional 12 locations haven’t been confirmed yet.
  
  O2 and Three haven’t announced any dates for their respective 5G launches yet.
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  Is 5G available where I live?

  From 30 May 2019, 5G on EE is available in the following cities, for customers with a 5G compatible mobile phone and plan: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London and Manchester. Later in 2019, 5G on EE is also rolling out to: Bristol, Coventry, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield.
  
  Vodafone’s 5G network will be available in the following cities from 3 July 2019: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Manchester. Vodafone has announced plans to roll 5G out to 12 more locations later in 2019, including: Birkenhead, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Guildford, Newbury, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Reading, Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Warrington and Wolverhampton.
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  What networks can I get a 5G mobile on?

  EE is currently the only UK network that supports 5G right now. However, you can pre-order a 5G mobile phone on Vodafone, ahead of its 5G launch on 3 July 2019.
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  Does my current mobile support 5G?

  In order to benefit from 5G, you need a 5G compatible mobile phone. Take a look at our 5G mobile phones to see what’s currently compatible.
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  What 5G mobile phones are available?

  We have a range of 5G mobile phones on EE and Vodafone for you to choose from.
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  What happens if I leave a 5G location with my 5G mobile phone?

  It will automatically connect to 4G, 3G or 2G, depending on what’s available. Then, when you renter a 5G zone, your 5G mobile will automatically connect to the 5G network again.