At present, 5G is primarily designed to facilitate advanced applications beyond that of our mobile phones and 5G remains largely limited to built up urban areas, due to the short wavelength frequencies that it currently uses. For these reasons, the benefits of 5G to our customers remain limited. That said, as we continue to monitor the 5G roll out, the infrastructure continues to grow and there is discussion surrounding the use of longer wavelength 5G, which will ultimately result in a more accessible 5G network.

Although the benefits are not quite there yet, there is little doubt that 5G coverage will continue to increase and will provide benefits to our customers in years to come, perhaps even in more rural locations. For this reason, we have integrated 5G capabilities into our antenna as standard to ensure our customers are futureproofed. This means, when the 5G network can benefit our customers, you can rest assured that the Roam antenna is fully compatible.

This applies to all antennas manufactured after January 2021. A 5G router and SIM plan will be required to receive 5G connectivity.

If you travel to Scotland, EE’s coverage is regarded superior, whilst Vodafone proves popular for those travelling into Europe. The Three network is generally considered to offer competitive deals. Please check limitations of your network provider and Data SIM, especially when travelling abroad, the number of days abroad, usage and restrictions of roaming partners. It is always a good idea, when travelling abroad to carry a spare SIM which doesn’t have a shelf life or expire if not used.