EE to Deploy Network Upgrades With Temporary 4G and 5G Masts at Major UK Summer Events

EE to Deploy Network Upgrades With Temporary 4G and 5G Masts at Major UK Summer Events

UK Telco EE is temporarily expanding its mobile network at major summer events to keep customers connected to their favourite experiences during the busiest time of the year. With over 125 network upgrades underway, including the installation of temporary 4G and 5G masts at venues, EE says it aims to bolster network capacity and manage the significant surge in seasonal demand.

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Expanded Network for Summer Events

The enhancements will provide customers and visitors with improved download speeds, more reliable coverage, and high-quality calling at the UK’s most prominent music festivals, sporting events, and local shows.

EE’s parent, BT Group, highlighted the importance of enhancing the live event experience for customers during the summer, stating, “Whether they want to FaceTime their parents from the Pyramid Stage or surf their social feeds at Boardmasters, they can count on EE to make it a summer to remember.”

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Enhanced Connectivity at Music Festivals

EE said the impact of these network upgrades has already been felt by attendees at several major summer events. More than 350,000 fans at festivals such as the Isle of Wight Festival, Download, Parklife, and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Scotland are getting to experience the advantages of EE’s additional mobile infrastructure. This summer, over 5 million people are expected to attend various music festivals across the UK.