Mobile News May 6, 2021 Despite early victories, 5G deployment is not yet the silver bullet for our persisting digital divide, says Paul Carter, CEO and founder at testing company Global Wireless Solutions This month, EE announced 35 new 5G-enabled locations to its rollout – a rosy picture for 5G enthusiasts and those optimistic about the benefits of faster network speeds and connectivity up and down the UK. However, many may be left wondering why they’re not benefitting from this next-generation network and the super-fast speeds it promises within the towns and cities on the list of locations with coverage. While those within the industry are well aware that deployment of 5G in the UK is in a dedicated mid-band with each network operator proceeding at their own pace across varying geographic locations, consumers remain confused about 5G – what it is, why they need it, whether it’s actually here and in what capacity.