Three announced an increase to its rural 5G network, adding 110 sites. Some of the sites are smaller towns and villages, with populations as low as 1000.
Three claims it will connect 2,500 more sites to 5G network in the next few years as part of its larger 5G rollout.
This announcement is just the latest from major networks that are trying to increase rural coverage.
As they prepare for the switch-off to 3G, they will be looking out for dead spots or areas with only one provider.
Three also claims that 5G Wi-Fi (cellular-based home or business broadband) is cheaper and quicker than wired broadband. This could be useful in areas that are difficult to install fibre.
Installing and running a cable should be less expensive than having it dug into the ground.
Three is calling for the UK Government’s facilitation of this rollout through planning reforms. However, judging from the opposition to 5G masts in urban areas, this may prove difficult.
CCS Insight Analyst Kester Mann suggests that, although current broadband networks can handle many of our needs today, the future demand for data-intensive services and more bandwidth will push them to their limits.
“The Government’s ambition to reach at least 85% of UK premises with gigabit-capable broadband by 2025 is an ambitious target. “
Mann further suggests that the Government needs to act to “remove barriers to network deployment”.
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