EE has confirmed its 5G+ network will be deployed at more than 25 of the UK’s biggest festivals and events this summer, promising fewer dropped calls, less buffering and more reliable signal for millions of attendees.
The announcement covers a wide range of events spanning music, sport, arts, and culture, ensuring fans stay connected when the mobile network is at peak demand.
The full list of events where EE is deploying or has already deployed 5G+ this summer is:
- All Points East
- BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026
- Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
- Big Feastival
- Boomtown
- BST Hyde Park
- Creamfields
- Devon County Show
- Download Festival
- Eisteddfod
- Formula One® British GP at Silverstone
- Game Fair
- Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Hillside 2026
- In It Together Festival
- Isle of Wight Festival
- Kendal Calling
- Latitude Festival
- Leeds Festival
- Lost Village
- Parklife Festival
- Reading Festival
- Royal Ascot
- The Royal Welsh Show
- Ynot Festival
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
EE is deploying its 5G+ service via temporary mobile sites at these festival locations, designed to handle the surge in demand when tens of thousands of people try to call, stream, and message at the same time. The technology delivers stronger connections, faster download and upload speeds, and more reliable video calling, even in remote locations.
Greg McCall, Chief Security and Networks Officer at BT, said: “The summer has arrived and as our town centres and tourist hotspots get busier, staying connected with fast, secure and reliable mobile coverage has never been more important. 5G+ on EE has been designed to deliver exactly that, so whether you’re video-calling your friends from a packed festival crowd or just keeping in touch with your family while you’re shopping in the high street, switching to 5G+ means you can benefit from a more dependable connection.”
Beyond the festival sites, EE has expanded its 5G+ network ahead of the busy summer season to more than 30 new towns across the UK, including popular tourist destinations like Blackpool, Bournemouth, St Ives, and Weston-super-Mare. The service now covers 75% of the UK population, reaching more than 44 million people in England, over 2.1 million in Wales, 3.3 million in Scotland, and nearly one million in Northern Ireland.
The network operator is also rolling out ARC (Advanced RAN Coordination), a cutting-edge technology that enables nearby mobile masts to dynamically share capacity in real time. This boosts download speeds by up to 20% without the need for additional infrastructure. After launching ARC in Edinburgh, Manchester, and London, the technology is now live in Liverpool, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Leeds.
A new nationwide advertising campaign also launched today, highlighting everyday scenarios where 5G+ gives customers the edge, from booking tickets at a festival to securing the last e-bike on the morning commute. Customers with a compatible device, SIM, and plan can check whether 5G+ is available in their area at ee.co.uk/help/mobile-coverage-checker.
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