EE invites mobile users to live life in the 5G Fast Lane – for a price
Network slicing offers a prioritized experience for those prepared to pay for a premium monthly plan
EE, a UK mobile operator, has introduced a new service called Fast Lane, which utilizes 5G network slicing to prioritize subscribers' connections during network congestion. This means that when the network becomes overloaded, Fast Lane users will experience a smoother connection while other users may face slower speeds. The feature is available through the company's new premium plan, Full Works Plus, which costs £5 ($7) more per month than the standard Full Works plan.
Fast Lane is currently available to individual consumers, while eligible small businesses can access it through an EE Full Works business plan. EE CEO Claire Gillies explained that the service offers users a dedicated 5G+ lane during the busiest times, helping them stay connected even when thousands of people around them are trying to connect simultaneously.
Network slicing is made possible by 5G Standalone (5G SA), a technology that the UK's mobile operators are gradually rolling out alongside their network upgrades.
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