5G is now operational in Worcester after it was switched on by mobile phone operators EE. 

The company turned on the network in the city as part of a nationwide roll-out which saw the superfast connectivity unveiled in locations around the UK.

There are now more than 30 other new towns and cities to get connected to its 5G network across the UK.

Aldridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Worcester are the latest places in the West Midlands to receive the service through EE, taking the total to 21 places connected across the region.

Marc Allera, CEO consumer division, BT, said: “We’ve announced that we’ve switched on our award-winning 5G network in a further 35 towns and cities across the UK, fulfilling the commitment we set last year to double our 5G place count.

“With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions expected in the coming weeks and months, the increased capacity and faster speeds of our 5G network will ensure our customers stay connected as footfall starts to increase in historically busy places.”

Jane Wood, BT group nations and regions director, said: “It’s fantastic that four more places in the West Midlands have received 5G on EE’s network today, as we continue to add more towns and cities to the next generation in mobile network technology.

“With more people set to stay closer to home for short breaks and holidays this year, the fact people will have faster and more reliable connectivity is a real positive.

“Many people will also use a navigation app to find their way around a new place or use a browser on their phone to look up tourist information, so the arrival of 5G here is a timely boost.”

EE has already brought 5G services to a number of towns and cities in the West Midlands including Birmingham, Coventry, Lichfield, Warwick and Wolverhampton.

EE secured vital new spectrum in the first stage of Ofcom’s 5G auction last month, which will enable EE to expand and enhance its 5G network even further once rolled out into the network.