EE switch-on of 5G network in Leamington will give customers and town's gaming cluster a boost

Leamington is among 13 new towns to receive 5G on EE’s network including: Burton-upon-Trent, Cannock, Grimsby, Halifax, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Neath, Portishead, St Albans, Tamworth, Stockport and Swinton.

EE launched the UK’s first 5G service in May 2019 and has now expanded to 125 towns and cities across the UK.

Wendy Sycamore, BT Group regional lead for the Midlands, said: “It’s fantastic that Leamington, home of the Silicon Spa Gaming Cluster, is now able to benefit from 5G.

"The town is renowned for being a gaming powerhouse, with many people working in the game development industry.

“This investment by EE follows the previous launch of services in Coventry and Warwick, bringing faster speeds and more reliable connections for people in the area.

“At a time when connectivity has never been more important to stay in touch with family and friends remotely, the arrival of 5G makes this even easier. It will also bring significant benefits for businesses, and those who rely on fast and low latency connections, such as gamers.”

David Plumb, chief innovation officer at the University of Warwick, added: “We are excited about this investment from BT in Leamington.

"The high-bandwidth, low-latency technologies delivered by 5G are likely to radically disrupt and transform the creative industries.

"Having a 5G connected Leamington in conjunction with the Creative Futures incubator will allow fresh thinking and new possibilities that put Silicon Spa at the heart of this revolution.

“Not only will 5G provide benefits for general consumers, but, from a business and industry perspective, gaming, immersive technologies, medtech and automotive are likely to be the first of many sectors to benefit.”