{"id":4592,"date":"2025-02-10T06:06:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T06:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/ees-5g-standalone-to-reach-30-towns-and-cities\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T06:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T06:06:32","slug":"ees-5g-standalone-to-reach-30-towns-and-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/ees-5g-standalone-reach-30-towns-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"EE&#8217;s 5G standalone to reach 30 towns and cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<br>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EEs_5G_Standalone_%E2%81%A4Network_Expansion_Reaches_30_UK%E2%80%8B_Towns_and_Cities\"><\/span>EE&#x2019;s 5G Standalone &#x2064;Network Expansion Reaches 30 UK&#x200B; Towns and Cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EE, the UK&rsquo;s largest mobile <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a> operator, has&#8291; announced a significant expansion of its <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_441bca7a6a697c02f290c3c9c1cecaed\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/5g\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>5G<\/a>&#8203; standalone (5G SA) network coverage. The network will now reach 30 towns and cities&zwj; across the United Kingdom, marking a crucial&zwj; milestone in the country&rsquo;s <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_07d548e03e34be2b7b209729ae7ec410\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/telecommunications\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>telecommunications<\/a> infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Coverage_Expansion_Details\"><\/span>Network Coverage Expansion Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 5G standalone deployment by EE covers major metropolitan areas including:<br>\n&#x2013; London<br>\n&#x2013; Manchester<br>\n&#x2013; Birmingham<br>\n&#x2013; Glasgow<br>\n&#x2013; Liverpool<br>\n&#x2013; Leeds<br>\n&#x2013; Newcastle<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Specifications_and_Capabilities\"><\/span>Technical Specifications and Capabilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 5G SA network &#x2062;offers:<br>\n&#x2013; Peak speeds up to 1Gbps<br>\n&ndash; Ultra-low&zwnj; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_7019dd3c4fcaafe50da1e3316e438e4c\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/latency\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>latency<\/a> below 10ms<br>\n&ndash; Enhanced <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_eda791a152677e6fff3b4bd41ce108e2\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-slicing\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network slicing<\/a> capabilities<br>\n&#x2013; Improved indoor coverage performance<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Development\"><\/span>Infrastructure Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EE has &#x2062;implemented:<br>\n&ndash; New&#8203; radio &zwj;<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_90636e414a798408d8d8faa2547dee3b\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/access-network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>access network<\/a> equipment<br>\n&ndash; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_d62917c1a1be2ce743b514e2bf573994\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/core-network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Core network<\/a> upgrades<br>\n&#x2013; Advanced antenna systems<br>\n-&#8290; Enhanced <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_432f3b58fd730b28d0b375f5dd27a416\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/backhaul\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>backhaul<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_4ab868bd8c3416c0a3eec97c6c6d6744\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/connectivity\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>connectivity<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Benefits_and_Applications\"><\/span>Consumer Benefits and Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The expanded network enables:<br>\n&#x2013; Enhanced mobile gaming experience<br>\n&#x2013; Improved&#x200B; video&#x2062; streaming quality<br>\n&#x2013; More reliable connectivity for IoT devices<br>\n-&#x2064; Better support for augmented reality applications<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Impact_and_Enterprise_Solutions\"><\/span>Business Impact and Enterprise Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 5G SA <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a> provides:<br>\n&#x2013; Advanced private network capabilities<br>\n-&#8290; Enhanced mobile <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ddbf868d8c9247b6f86be36c44053a42\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/edge-computing\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>edge computing<\/a><br>\n&ndash; Improved <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_377f35f099b9a79e9416c9dade228669\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-reliability\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network reliability<\/a> for critical applications<br>\n&#x2013; Better support for industrial IoT deployments<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Network Feature<\/th>\n<p><\/p>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Previous&#x2063; Generation<\/th>\n<p><\/p>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_441bca7a6a697c02f290c3c9c1cecaed\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/5g\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>5G<\/a> SA<\/th>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Latency<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">20-30ms<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<p>\n<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Network 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