Vodafone launches 5G Ultra

29th June 2023 By: Adam

Vodafone is the first company in the UK to offer customers a 5G Standalone network, the most advanced network.

5G Standalone is the fully upgraded 5G network. Whereas the existing 5G service offered by telecoms companies relies partly on 4G technology (which is why it is known as 5G Non-standalone), Vodafone’s 5G Standalone has every element fully upgraded and future-proofed. 5G Ultra is Vodafone’s name for 5G Standalone services in the UK – the next iteration of 5G. Here’s what it can do for you and how you can get it.

Known as 5G Ultra, the service will add 5G Standalone connectivity to the existing 5G network customers already enjoy, giving an even more reliable experience. Vodafone’s network switches seamlessly between 4G, 5G or 5G Ultra to give customers the most reliable connectivity experience available.

Customers with a compatible handset who signed up to a Pay Monthly contract after 24 February will have 5G Ultra added to their plan automatically at no extra cost, as will all new and upgrading customers from now on. A small number of people are already receiving 5G Ultra. Eligible customers will be added in a phased approach over summer 2023.Customers with an eligible device can expect:

  • Greater 5G coverage – over 1 million more customers in the UK can connect to Vodafone’s award winning reliable 5G network.
  • Up to 25% longer battery life – helps prevent the challenge of running out of battery, with up to three 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.

At launch, Vodafone 5G Ultra is available in several locations across the UK, including London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff, with more cities to come. Customers will also be able to benefit from the new 5G Ultra service at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Masts in the Wimbledon area have been upgraded to deliver the new service, including ones which provide coverage to the courts and the surrounding outdoor fan zones.

The 5G Ultra service will also be available for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) business customers.