5G is the fifth and newest generation of mobile networking.
It gives you the freedom to be spontaneous and live life in real time. Buffering is on its way to becoming a thing of the past. A 5G future will bring us better living through 5G-enabled healthcare innovations, smart buildings and cities and safer spaces.
5G is going to be a game changer, opening up a new world of seamless opportunities. And it begins here.
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5G works on larger channels to carry higher speeds. Get faster mobile speeds than you’ve ever experienced before. Play multiplayer action games on the go, get real time map information and download movies in seconds.
5G means you can be  connected in a crowd. You'll have reliable data and call connections in busy places like train stations and football matches.
The new technologies used by the 5G network are designed to create less latency (lag).
At its peak, 5G will deliver speeds up to 10 times faster than standard 4G provides. This is up to 1Gbps, with further improvements to follow.
You’ll need a 5G enabled plan and a 5G phone to connect to the Vodafone 5G network. All our RED Complete plans are 5G ready. To get 5G enabled on your RED Complete plan, visit us in store, call us on 1907 or go to live chat and request 5G. From January 15th 2020 all new connections and upgrades to RED Complete plans and any existing Red Complete plans with account level changes are automatically enabled with 5G.Â
You'll also need to be in an area that has 5G coverage. If you're using a 5G compatible phone in an area that doesn't have 5G coverage, your phone will automatically swap to 4G, 3G or 2G - depending on the signal that's available. Your 5G phone will then automatically reconnect to the 5G network once you're back in a 5G area.
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You will need a 5G ready phone to connect to the 5G network. Three 5G ready smartphone are available to purchase from Vodafone.
Experience a whole new world of connection with a 5G-ready smartphone. Galaxy S10 5G unlocks blazing quick data speeds with super low latency.  It's the power to download music, stream movies, and game on with such little lag, you'll forget what buffering feels like.
Discover next-generation speed with the Galaxy A90 5G. Enter the Era of Live with incredible performance, a stunning display and a minimal, sleek design.
Connect to the future with this 5G enabled phone. The Mate 20X is now ushering in the 5G mobile world and setting the industry’s benchmark. Grab your key to the 5G era.
Vodafone 5G roaming is now available in Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.
You can roam with a 5G roaming ready device*Â in nearly 100 towns and cities across the Vodafone networks in Germany, Italy, Spain and UK.
Vodafone customers on a bill pay plan can use 5G in these countries at no extra cost, just like at home.
*December 2019 5G Roaming ready devices - Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
5G is designed to comply fully with existing international Electromagnetic Fields exposure guidelines.
These provide protection for everyone, including children, against all established health hazards.
These guidelines are regularly reviewed and issued by independent public health authorities and expert groups including:
 and reflect decades of research.
Further information can be found here.
To experience 5G you must have:
Coverage is subject to availability and may be affected by a number of factors.
To get 5G enabled on your existing RED Complete plan simply visit us in store, call us on 1907 or go to live chat and request 5G. From January 15th 2020 all new connections and upgrades to RED Complete plans and any existing Red Complete plans with account level changes are automatically enabled with 5G.
5G can improve business efficiency and save costs. It can enable real-time remote team working, and let you work seamlessly on the move with a faster, more reliable connection. Be there at the start of an exciting journey to a world of innovative solutions such as self-driving cars, remote surgery and more.
