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Milton Keynes deploys next-generation mobile network
As well as bringing immediate benefits, the council will explore the use of the network to provide connectivity to the planned autonomous shuttle services.
Residents and businesses in Milton Keynes are among the first in the UK to benefit from EE’s roll-out of its next generation 5G standalone (5G SA) network.
EE, part of BT Group, now provides near uninterrupted 5G SA coverage across the city enabling smoother video calls and livestreaming, even in congested areas and at the busiest times.
Autonomous shuttle service
As well as bringing immediate benefits to consumers, 5G SA also provides new capabilities for businesses and will support innovation across the city.
One of its first uses being explored is connectivity to the autonomous shuttle services which will soon start operating in the city centre.
“Getting this kind of infrastructure in place early is exactly what we need to grow our economy and attract investment,” said councillor Shanika Mahendran, cabinet member for planning and placemaking.
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“For local people, it means better connectivity, smarter public services and even more opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand right here in Milton Keynes. It’s a great example of how Milton Keynes’ international reputation as a smart city is improving life for people and businesses in the city.”
Businesses and residents across Milton Keynes are able to make use of the new network with an EE or BT 5G standalone plan.
Professor Sultan Mahmud, BT’s director of health and communities, said: “Connectivity is increasingly at the heart of what communities need and expect from their towns, cities and villages.
“It’s a great example of how Milton Keynes’ international reputation as a smart city is improving life for people and businesses in the city”
“This is not just about creating a faster and more reliable mobile experience but improving the way services are provided and equipping local authorities with the foundations they need to innovate and deliver for their residents.
“The arrival of EE’s 5G standalone network in Milton Keynes is a great milestone for the city, which can help underpin Milton Keynes’ smart city ambitions for years to come.”
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