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EE launch of UK 5G network slicing service

Overview

EE has launched ‘Fast Lane’, the United Kingdom’s first commercial consumer 5G network slicing service. Operating on the company’s 5G Standalone network, branded as 5G+, the service creates dedicated, isolated sections within the broader mobile network to mitigate congestion.

The technology is designed to support both consumers and small businesses by moving eligible users to a dedicated section during high-footfall periods, such as major public events, festivals, or busy city centers. This ensures stable connectivity for specific use cases, including live streaming, mobile payments, and ticketing.

EE aims to extend its 5G+ coverage to 99% of the UK population by March 2030 as part of a larger £40 billion investment.

Entities

Claire Gillies · EE · BT Group · BT

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EE launches UK’s first commercial 5G network slicing service

    EE has launched ‘Fast Lane’, the UK’s first commercial 5G network slicing service, to provide stable connectivity for consumers and businesses during peak network congestion.

  2. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    EE launches UK’s first consumer 5G+ network slicing service

    EE has launched ‘Fast Lane’, the UK’s first commercial consumer 5G+ network slicing service, providing dedicated data prioritization for consumers and small businesses during peak network congestion.

Sources

ispreview.co.uk · mobileeurope.co.uk · t3.com · voip.review · webwire.com