EE (United Kingdom): 4G and 5G bands
EE (United Kingdom) runs 4G on B3, B7, B20, B1; B20 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78, n28, n1, n3, n7. 5G SA: live (2024); RedCap: trials; 3G: switched off (2024); 2G: by 2033.
Check your module in the UK
Results cover the 4 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B38 | 2600 IMT-E TDD | TDD | 2570–2620 | 2570–2620 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source2 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source2 |
| n1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| n3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| n7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | single source2 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Live (2024)3 |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Trials4 |
| LTE-M | Not in GSMA list5 |
| NB-IoT | Not in GSMA list5 |
| 2G | By 20336 |
| 3G | Switched off (2024)6 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer), B1.
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer), B1.
Supports B3, B1. Missing the operator’s main band B7, B20.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet
Sources
- C UK country guide (sources: Ken’s Tech Tips, EE Community) Hyper Nexus · 2026-09
- C Frequency checker · United Kingdom Kimovil · 2026-09-30
- B EE makes 5G SA available to all new and upgrading customers RCR Wireless · 2025-03-20
- B BT eyes 5G RedCap (trial with Nokia and MediaTek) Fierce Network · 2026-09-30
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B UK 2G / 3G switch-off timeline CSL Group · 2026-09-30
