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#O2#Scotland#UK

O2 expands 5G+ to 1,361 locations across Scotland

Source: telecomsMarch 24, 2026
TL;DR:
  • O2 said it has switched on 5G+ service across 1,361 locations in Scotland.
  • The rollout covers 66 large towns and cities, 175 smaller towns, and 1,120 villages.
  • The announcement concerns O2's 5G+ mobile network expansion in Scotland.

O2 said it has switched on 5G+ service across Scotland, covering 66 large towns and cities, 175 smaller towns, and 1,120 villages. The operator said the expansion brings its 5G+ network to a total of 1,361 locations in Scotland.

The figures provided by O2 break the rollout into three categories: 66 large towns and cities, 175 smaller towns, and 1,120 villages. The source did not specify individual place names, spectrum bands, download speeds, or device requirements for accessing O2's 5G+ service.

The announcement adds to ongoing UK 5G network expansion by mobile network operators (MNOs, companies that run mobile networks) including O2. In the UK market, operators have continued to extend 5G coverage beyond major cities into smaller towns and rural areas, with network reach and performance remaining a key point of competition.

Related Questions

Does O2 support 5G+ in Scotland?
Yes. O2 said it has switched on 5G+ service across 1,361 locations in Scotland, including towns, cities, and villages.
Which parts of Scotland have O2 5G+?
O2 said its 5G+ rollout in Scotland covers 66 large towns and cities, 175 smaller towns, and 1,120 villages.

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