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We’ve frequently praised EE for its widespread 4G and 5G coverage across the UK, but the network isn’t just working on above ground coverage – it’s also set to bring 4G to the entirety of the London Underground, and it’s just taken another big step on that journey.
The network has announced that starting from today its 4G network is live at and between Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate and Queensway on the Central line, with Archway, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town on the Northern line set to get 4G within the next few weeks.
These are the first stations and tunnels beyond the eastern half of the Jubilee line to get EE 4G, and this is just the start, with additional stations such at Camden Town, Tottenham Court Road, and Oxford Circus set to get 4G connectivity in early 2023.
Complete coverage before 2025
EE plans to keep improving its 4G coverage on the London Underground, so that by the end of 2024 it can deliver 4G across the entirety of the London Underground network, including the new Elizabeth line, with most areas also having 5G access.
This work is being done in partnership with BAI Communications, which has a multi-carrier network that links the various stations and tunnels both with each other and with the outside world, so that seamless 4G connectivity can be offered above and below ground. In most cases the infrastructure is also 5G-ready, so it can easily be upgraded to offer 5G too – or in some cases offer 5G from day one.
Greg McCall, Chief Networks Officer, BT, said: “We’re delighted to be at the forefront of such a transformative project, supporting BAI in delivering what will ultimately be the largest and most advanced network of its type anywhere in the world, and one which aligns with our ongoing mission to digitise the UK through major investment in, and enhancement of, our mobile and fibre networks. It’s also yet another milestone in our ambition to deliver high-speed 4G and 5G EE mobile connectivity to as much of the UK as possible, including previously unreachable locations.”
This project has obvious benefits, bringing seamless connectivity to locations that currently either have no connectivity at all, or rely on Wi-Fi.
With 4G on the London Underground, passengers will be able to avoid dropped calls, and can work, stream or browse on the move, so their journeys can be more productive and enjoyable.
