Vodafone launches 5G Ultra across the UK

Today, Vodafone becomes the first company in the UK to offer customers a 5G Standalone network, the most advanced network available today.

5G Standalone is the fully upgraded 5G network. Whereas the existing 5G service offered by telecoms companies relies partly on 4G technology (which is why it is known as 5G Non-standalone), Vodafone’s 5G Standalone has every element fully upgraded and future proofed.

Known as 5G Ultra, the service will add 5G standalone connectivity to the existing 5G network customers already enjoy, giving an even more reliable experience. Vodafone’s network switches seamlessly between 4G, 5G or 5G Ultra to give customers the most reliable connectivity experience available. More information is available here.

Customers with a compatible handset who signed up to a Pay Monthly contract after February 24 will have 5G Ultra added to their plan automatically, at no extra cost as will all new and upgrading customers from now on. A small number of people are already receiving 5G Ultra, and eligible customers will be added in a phased approach over summer.

At launch, Vodafone 5G Ultra is available in several locations across the UK, including London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff, with more cities to come.

Customers will also be able to benefit from the new 5G Ultra service at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Masts in the Wimbledon area have been upgraded to deliver the new service, including ones which provide coverage to the courts and the surrounding outdoor fan zones.

The 5G Ultra service will also be available for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) business customers.

Max Taylor, Vodafone consumer director, said: “Today our reliable, award-winning network gets even better with the launch of Vodafone 5G Ultra. Our customers in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Cardiff will be the first to experience the fast speeds, longer lasting battery life and even more reliable connectivity 5G Ultra brings.”

By launching 5G Ultra today, Vodafone is driving innovation for consumers and businesses to create Europe’s leading 5G network. The recently proposed merger with Three UK would mean the merged company would have the scale to deliver 5G Standalone for more than 99 per cent of the UK’s populated areas by 2034, delivered via an £11bn investment in the network over the next decade.

5G Standalone has the potential to improve society and business across the UK, becoming a catalyst for new digital experiences that would not otherwise be possible. Not only is the network more efficient, but it also offers greater Quality of Service control and higher levels of reliability to transform business critical operations and services.

Nick Gliddon, business director, Vodafone UK, said: “We’re excited about what the future holds for our customers. 5G Standalone is a truly transformation technology that can have an impact on industry and businesses especially when blended with IOT and Cloud.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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