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