For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Phone networks offer detailed maps showing where 5G internet is availableCould 5G, which has gone live in Britain and is already delivering ultra-fast internet speeds to smartphones, be harmful? Check our coverage map to find out more. However, availability of superfast broadband in rural areas, at 66%, is lower.We expect superfast broadband coverage to increase as a number of UK-wide and Northern Ireland specific public sector initiatives are currently underway or about to commence, most notably Project Stratum.Through this project, which is aimed at those unable to get superfast speeds, the Department for the Economy has identified 97,000 premises in Northern Ireland that will be eligible for a broadband boost.The procurement for the £165m project was launched in July 2019 and contract award is anticipated in mid-2020.In today’s smartphone society, being able to make calls and get online on the move is crucial to people’s personal and working lives. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Dementia-stricken Barbara Windsor moved into care home by heartbroken husband Lucy Meck hits back as mum-shaming troll slams her over Roman's sleeping bag Jacqueline Jossa praised for being 'normal' as she shows off curves in shorts Pubs & restaurants 'may have to shut for schools to reopen fully in September' Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Coverage isn’t guaranteed and is … Actual coverage may vary. 5G represents the next evolution in the mobile revolution and heralds speeds 100 times faster than today’s 4G networks. You can easily check if you've got a 5G mast in your area – delivering next-gen download speeds.Now that 5G conspiracy theories have been firmly debunked, it's time to consider upgrading your phone and SIM to 5G.Just like 4G (and 3G before that), 5G is simply a new generation of mobile internet.Phone networks have tweaked the technology to deliver faster speeds – and have dubbed it the "5th generation", or 5G.In the UK, 5G speeds are already coming in at around 10 times the average 4G speeds.To get 5G, you'll need to live in the right area, have a 5G phone contract, and also a 5G-ready phone.Huge chunks of the UK (primarily in cities for now) are getting 5G coverage.And loads of phone makers have produced 5G-ready handsets, including Samsung, Huawei and OnePlus.Apple hasn't launched a 5G iPhone yet, but is expected to do so later this year.EE has rolled out 5G in 71 cities and large towns across the UK.However, it won't be available in every single part of those towns and cities.Three claims to be building the UK's "fastest 5G network".And Three is automatically upgrading 4G customers to 5G internet free of charge.You can check for Three's 5G coverage in your area O2 has sent 5G lie in areas within 30 towns and cities.And the network has pledged to reach a total of 50 locations by summer 2020.Vodafone is offering 5G internet in 41 locations across the UK.And it says you can also access 5G in 70 locations across Germany, Spain, Italy and Ireland to boot.Have you upgraded to 5G yet? Jonathan Rose, Director at Ofcom Northern Ireland, said: “This year we’ve seen full fibre broadband grow at its fastest ever rate, and the first 5G services launched in Northern Ireland. This map displays approximate AT&T 5G coverage, including coverage available by August 2020. So we’re working with industry and the Government to help bring better services to people who need them.” But in the longer term it can support a host of innovative new services for mobile users and businesses, from farming to factories.“But despite this good progress, there is more to do to bring all parts of the country up to speed– particularly rural areas.