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EE Accelerates 5G+ Rollout With Free Upgrades and 20 More Towns

EE says its 5G Standalone network, branded 5G+, now reaches more than 44 million people, beating its 2026 coverage goal by five months.

Overview

  • More than 500,000 compatible customers have been upgraded to 5G+ at no extra cost, according to EE.
  • The latest switch-on brings 5G+ to 20 additional towns and cities, which EE says benefits about 1.6 million people.
  • EE reports 5G+ availability to roughly 66% of the UK population, with a long-term target of 99% by Spring 2030.
  • The company highlights technical gains from 5G Standalone, including lower latency and more consistent performance, alongside support for features such as Vo5G and network slicing trials.
  • Festive and high‑footfall sites are a focus, with deployments at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the Belfast Christmas Market, and 5G+ included on EE pay‑monthly handset plans plus Full Works and All Rounder SIM‑only plans.