Britain aims wide availability of 5G SA by 2030, says no ‘magic number’ of operators

LONDON: Britain set an ambition to deliver next-generation 5G mobile coverage to populated areas by 2030 and said there was “no magic number” of network operators required to ensure a competitive market.

All four of Britain’s mobile networks – BT’s EE, O2, owned by Telefonica and Liberty Global’s Virgin Media O2, Vodafone and Three – are rolling out 5G. Some 77% of the population can now access basic 5G coverage from at least one provider.