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London Underground 5G coverage rivals city streets, Ookla reports

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Mobile network intelligence firm Ookla has reported that 5G coverage on London's Underground now rivals that of the city's streets above ground in areas where service is available. While the full network is expected to be connected by the end of the year, current 5G availability below ground is 19.8% compared to 16.5% citywide. Although direct comparisons show street-level signals are slightly stronger, the achievement is notable given the challenges of retrofitting connectivity into historic tunnels. AI

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    London Tube closes the 5G gap with streets above

    Mobile signal below ground beats the citywide average, Ookla says

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