Vodafone has switched on its 5G network in 12 more locations across the UK. The latest locations with access to the Vodafone 5G network are: Coventry, Dursley, Golborne, Keynsham, Llantwit Major, Lydney, Redditch, Rickmansworth, South Lackenby, Thornbury, Watford and Wigan.
5G also opens the door to smart wireless factories for UK manufacturers, which can dramatically improve efficiency by using private 5G networks, said Vodafone. The operator suggested that in the future, the faster response times of 5G could enable smart car parking, remote health services and even enable ambulances to communicate with community infrastructure, such as traffic lights.
This should mean homes, businesses, transport links and healthcare will all be able to operate in a greener, safer and smarter way, it said.
Vodafone’s chief network officer Andrea Dona said: “5G will open up all sorts of possibilities for our consumer customers, as well as local businesses and their employees, supporting the local economy and helping to deliver a greener, more prosperous and digitally connected region. We are investing in our network across the UK and look forward to seeing how that investment will benefit local people and businesses.”
The activity is part of Vodafone’s network modernisation programme to improve the 4G and 5G experience for all its customers. The programme will see Vodafone retiring its 3G network in 2023 and replacing coverage with strengthened 4G and 5G services, so customers across more of the country can access more reliable connectivity through the Vodafone network.
