Introducing 5G Ultra for Business

5G Ultra is our next level 5G experience. Enjoy greater coverage and improved phone battery life, as well as amazingly fast 5G speeds on our upgraded 5G network.

The benefits of 5G Ultra

Greater coverage

Over 1 million more customers in the UK can connect to our 5G network.

Up to 25% improved battery life

Help prevent the challenge of running out of battery, with up to 3 hours of improved battery performance.

Fast 5G speeds

Experience amazingly fast 5G speeds - around 10 times faster than 4G.

Connect in busy places

Make a call or use your data even when it’s busy – on station platforms, in stadiums, and at festivals.

Latency

With as little as 1 millisecond latency (vs. 50ms for 4G), 5G delivers instant connectivity that lets you do what you do in real-time.

Where is 5G Ultra available?

We’re rolling out 5G Ultra to a growing number of locations across the UK, including but not limited to London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Cardiff. Remember, you’ll need a 5G Ultra-enabled phone to benefit from our 5G Ultra network.

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How fast is 5G?

5G and 5G Ultra have average speeds of 150 – 200 Mbps and can reach up to 1 Gbps – this is approximately 10 times faster than 4G. This means you can download a full HD film in approximately 3 minutes on 5G or 5G Ultra.

Compare 5G Ultra with 5G and 4G

5G Ultra	5G	4G
5G Ultra comes with all the speed and power of regular 5G, plus: Connectivity for over 1 million more UK customers with enhanced coverage Improved battery life thanks to our most efficient network yet Greater capacity, ensuring you can make a call or use your data even when it’s busy – on station platforms, in stadiums, and at festivals’	With 5G, streaming is quicker and easier, even in crowded places. You can also benefit from: Average speeds: 150-200 Mbps Maximum speed: 1 Gbps Stream 4K videos with very little buffering and make smooth HD video calls	With 4G connectivity, you can expect outstanding coverage and enjoy: Average speeds of 25-35 Mbps Basic 4G maximum speed: 150 Mbps Crystal-clear sound and video quality

How can I get 5G Ultra?

To get 5G Ultra, you'll need a 5G Ultra-enabled device, an eligible business mobile plan, and to be in an area covered by our 5G Ultra network. In areas without 5G Ultra, you can use our 5G or 4G network. Your 5G Ultra device will then automatically reconnect to the 5G Ultra network once you're back in a 5G Ultra area.

5G Ultra is available at no extra cost to all customers using the following mobile plans:

Business Integrated Lite, Business Optimiser 2.0 Essentials and Business Evolve Basics voice & data plans can also access 5G Ultra for an additional fee.