EE switches on 5G network at the London Stadium
EE has announced that its 5G service has been installed at The London Stadium. london stadium 5g
The stadium, which hosted the London 2012 Olympics, and is currently home to Premier League side West Ham United, will provide sports fan with a much faster mobile experience.
The installation of 5G in the stadium will add more capacity on site to ensure more reliable and consistent mobile usage.
This will support up to 80,000 people at selected events, which is the ground’s capacity.
London Stadium CEO Graham Gilmore said:
“We want to give our fans the best possible experience when they visit our stadium, the upgrade to 5G means that whether you’re coming to London Stadium to watch the football, baseball, rugby, athletics or a concert, you will always have the ability to be connected and have the best that technology has to offer.”
EE special projects team Adis Omeragic added:
“5G is the next generation of mobile technology, enabling people to stay connected when they need it most.
“The speeds and reliability of EE’s 5G network at London Stadium will enhance the mobile experience for visitors, ensuring they can stay in touch with friends and family, and share highlights from their visit in real time.”
The installation of 5G comes eight years after EE switched on 4G at the Olympics Stadium for the 2012 Olympic Games.
EE and Internet Matters Launch Online Safety Quiz as a Third of Parents Plan on Gifting Their Child a Phone or Connected Device This Christmas
EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, has launched its ‘Nice Device’ quiz to help keep kids safe online, as new research shows almost a third (30%) of parents plan to gift their child a mobile phone or connected device this Christmas. However, over three-quarters of parents worry about what content their children will access online, with a third considering parental controls but not knowing where to start.
EE’s poll of parents1 with children aged 6 to 15 found that establishing the right age to give a child their first mobile device is a real challenge, with concerns around access to inappropriate content and social media at the forefront. Just over one in ten would gift to their child as young as six years old, although the majority (25%) said that 10 years old was the most suitable.
Six in ten parents said they were ‘relaxed’ about introducing technology at an early age. In fact, almost two-thirds (65%) consider it ‘necessary’ for their child to have a phone, laptop or tablet for their education. More than half (63%) felt much safer if their child owned a mobile phone so they can always keep in touch with them.
The Nice Device quiz tests parents’ knowledge on the basics of online safety and points to sources of advice like EE’s Set Up Safe service for mobile handsets. The free service created with online safety experts Internet Matters recommends and installs safety settings such as adult content lock, spending caps and blocking calls and texts to premium numbers, so parents can feel confident their child is safely using their phone outside of the home. Parents are also encouraged to have regular conversations with their children about any potential risks they may face online.
Mat Sears, Consumer Corporate Affairs Director at EE said:
“We know this Christmas many parents will be thinking about giving their child a new mobile phone or connected device. Technology has become an increasingly indispensable part of children’s lives, whether it’s for staying in touch or keeping up with school work. This is why we want to help parents understand how they can keep their child safe online.
“Alongside Internet Matters we’ve designed the ‘Nice Device List’ quiz as an informative and fun way for parents to learn some of the dos and don’ts around online safety, and stay safe online.”
Carolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters, said:
“For parents about to give their children new connected devices, perhaps even their first mobile phone, it can be an anxious time. Naturally, there are risks but with the right information, guidance and digital tools parents will be better prepared to protect their children online.
“We would strongly encourage any parents giving their child a connected device this Christmas to apply age-appropriate safety settings. It’s also important to set clear boundaries from the start to balance their screen time and ensure they are making the most out of their time online.
“Crucially, parents need to be having regular open and honest conversations with their children about the online world and how to stay digitally safe. Only by having these frequent chats can we help children navigate their online world safely.”
EE’s Set Up Safe service is for all pay monthly customers and provides parents with guidelines for their children’s online activity. This is part of EE’s wider strategy to help parents keep their children safe online on its network.
1 Research conducted by EE between 30th November – 1st December 2020 of 1000 parents with children aged six to 15.