London calling: EE 5G standalone user review
EE’s new 5G standalone network in London largely does what the marketing promises. In real-world use, it feels consistent and reliable, and at its best it responds quickly enough to make everyday apps and browsing feel smooth. This is not a lab test but a user-level check: walking the streets, riding public transport, and using the network the way a normal customer would.
Performance holds up across much of the city, with speeds and latency that stay within a narrow, usable range rather than swinging wildly. The network does not transform the mobile experience into something radically new, but it does reduce the small delays and patchiness that often irritate users on older 4G or non-standalone 5G connections. For people in London considering an upgrade, EE’s 5G standalone currently looks like a solid, workmanlike step forward rather than a revolution.
More from Telecom
U Mobile has signed a three-year 5G wholesale agreement with Telekom Malaysia. Under the deal, U Mobile will supply 5G MOCN (multi-operator core netwo
MasOrange has picked Ericsson to supply a unified 5G standalone (SA) core network under a six-year deal, replacing its current dual legacy cores. The
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has acquired regional internet provider Shtorm to strengthen its fixed broadband business. The company did not reveal how
T-Mobile US has formally pushed back on Verizon’s lawsuit over its advertising, calling the rival carrier hypocritical and defending its savings claim
Light Reading has pulled together all of its Mobile World Congress 2026 reporting in one place. The event runs in Barcelona from March 2–5, 2026. The
Cable One’s new CEO, Jim Holanda, is putting mobile service at the center of the company’s future, but he is not promising quick results. Holanda call