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As it continues with the £2 billion network transformation programme which has seen it become the largest spectrum holder in the UK, Three UK has revealed that its 5G network now covers more than 54% of the UK’s population, making it the UK’s biggest 5G network.
In what it said was a clear demonstration of its unique broadcast capabilities, BT has unveiled the scope of its new Vena network at its Media & Broadcast division, tapping resources from its BT Sport and EE mobile operations in a broadcast-grade private 5G infrastructure.
In what is a milestone for the company, and the UK’s mobile industry, Three UK, which introduced 3G mobile services on 03.03.03, has announced that it is to close its 3G network in just over two and a half years’ time.
In a milestone for not only the BT-owned operator but also for the UK’s mobile industry, EE has announced that its 5G network has now passed 50% population coverage in the UK.
