O2 rolls out 5G to 100 towns and cities – is yours on the list?
BRITS can now bag 5G signal from O2 in more than 100 towns and cities.
The service launched a year ago – but it’s now rolled out to major population hubs across the nation.
It’s great timing too, as Apple just released its first 5G mobile: the iPhone 12.
New locations now offering 5G include Milton Keynes, Ipswich and Chelmsford.
It brings the total O2-covered areas to 108, although you’re not guaranteed 5G coverage even if you live in a supported town or city.
You should try the O2 coverage map to see if your specific home or work is covered here.
“When we launched 5G last October, we said it was the first step on a journey,” said O2 top brass Derek McManus.
“One year on and we have made some incredible progress, not just in terms of our roll-out but in bringing about new capabilities that will make real changes to people’s everyday lives.
“We firmly believe 5G has a role in helping to rebuild Britain, unlocking huge possibilities for our economy and society.”
If you’ve been hiding under a rock, 5G is the next generation of mobile internet.
It’s been rolling out across the UK for about a year, with most major networks now offering 5G coverage.
Speeds are significantly faster than 4G: expect five to 10 times quicker, in certain areas.
At several hundred megabits per second, you’ll be able to download huge games, files and movies in under a minute.
However, be mindful of your data caps – as it’s easy to get carried away with massive downloads that will chew through your monthly allowance.
Also, 5G isn’t something that will automatically turn up on your phone.
First, make sure you have a 5G mobile – most high-end Android blowers and the new iPhone 12 are 5G-ready.
Then you’ll need to get a SIM contract that includes 5G data. This won’t always be included as standard.
And remember that even if you live in a 5G area, you might not always get 5G signal – just like 3G and 4G.
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In other news, check out our iPhone 12 review.
If you’ve got more money to burn, you’ll want to read the iPhone 12 Pro review instead.
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