In collaboration with Freshwave, EE has deployed 25 new small cells, revolutionizing the 4G and 5G network landscape. This first-of-its-kind initiative promises seamless mobile communication, optimizing bandwidth for VoIP calls in high-traffic areas.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
The Swansea Bay City Deal awarded VMO2 a contract to upgrade fibre infrastructure. The global smartphone market is expected to grow, driven by Android sales in China and emerging markets. Patton acquired Raymar Information Technology to continue supporting crucial legacy industrial technologies. EE has released age-specific smartphone usage guidelines.
EE’s rapid 5G small cell deployment, with over 1,000 active installations, marks a significant advancement in the UK’s mobile infrastructure. These small cells, strategically deployed in high-demand areas like London, enhance mobile capacity and performance. Leveraging advanced network analytics and collaboration with partners like Nokia and Ericsson, EE optimizes network efficiency, ensuring top-notch connectivity.
A recent report commissioned by EE suggests that 4G mobile connectivity can generate significant economic benefits for rural communities, with potential earnings exceeding £6 million. However, in half of the analyzed locations, the cost of upgrading outweighed the financial advantages.
EE has announced the deployment of its innovative ‘cell sleep’ technology on its 4G network, aiming to significantly reduce energy consumption. This new technology allows certain 4G LTE carriers to enter a low-power mode during times of low demand.
Boldly setting a new trend, British mobile network operator EE introduces a direct ‘pounds and pence’ pricing structure allowing easy-to-understand mid-contract price alterations. Putting an end to the perplexing use of complex indices like CPI or RPI, this simplified approach, commencing from 31 March 2025, has announced certain monthly hikes that resonate with essential consumer electronics and services.
EE has made impressive progress in enhancing 4G coverage across rural North Yorkshire, overhauling more than 40 masts in two years. This improvement, part of the £1 billion Shared Rural Network initiative, is shrinking the digital divide, bringing transformative changes to local businesses, residents and even emergency services.
In an exciting development for the telecommunications industry, EE has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Experience store in Gateshead, marking the beginning of an ambitious rollout plan. This store is the first in a series, with the company planning to launch over ten Experience stores across the country within the next year.
Diving deep into Ookla’s RootMetrics’ study reveals a thorough testing of UK mobile networks, with EE claiming the Overall RootScore Award, outperforming in reliability, accessibility, and offering a network speed almost twice as fast as its nearest rival. However, when it came to 5G performance, the laurel went to Three UK in an intense rivalry.
