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One operator will offer businesses and major organisations access to a dedicated ‘slice’ of mobile phone 5G signal to solve the frustration of a crowded network
A phone firm have launched a revolutionary mobile phone service that could end the frustration of not being able to get signal at major events(Image: Getty)
A phone firm have launched a revolutionary mobile phone service that could end the frustration of not being able to get signal at major events such as sports fixtures, concerts and festivals.
Business operators and fans alike often struggle to get mobile connection because as many as tens of thousands of people are trying to get on the network at once.
Now Vodafone is the first operator in the UK to offer businesses and major organisations access to a dedicated ‘slice’ of mobile phone 5G signal to solve the frustration of a crowded network.
Called 5G+ Local Slicing, it allows organisations to buy a dedicated high performance network lane at a particular site or within an area of 5 sq km – like having access to the hard shoulder on a motorway and whizzing past heavy traffic, or a fast-track lane at the airport.
The launch comes after successful trials of the Vodafone Business service at Glastonbury last year, games at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, and a special ‘slice’ for broadcast organisations at the King’s Coronation.
Vodafone say the new service could revolutionise 5G mobile coverage at major events and for sectors such as manufacturers, logistics operators, healthcare providers, retailers, universities, transport hubs and more. The growing use and integration of AI across businesses also makes the need for assured connectivity more acute.
The launch follows the merger of Vodafone and Three, which saw a committed £11 billion investment to build the UK’s best network, delivering 5G Standalone to 99% percent of the UK population by 2030, and 99.96% by 2034.
Nick Gliddon, Business Director, VodafoneThree said: “Vodafone Business is first in the UK to make network slicing real for enterprise, and that matters because businesses need more from their mobile connectivity. They are processing thousands of transactions, deploying AI, running real-time complex logistics, and managing staff communications on mobile networks that were built to be shared, not dedicated.”
“Local Slicing changes that, with connectivity that is engineered around the needs of a business. Enterprise customers can now own their network performance, not just hope for it.”
By allocating a dedicated slice of the network for a single organisation (within a defined local area of the 5km 2 ), businesses get guaranteed, predictable performance for their most critical tools. Slices can be provisioned on a temporary or permanent basis, and additional slices can be provisioned to meet evolving customer needs.
For organisations requiring fully bespoke, self-contained onsite connectivity and maximum control, Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) continue to play a critical role.
Vodafone Business has a strong track record in this space and is recognised by Gartner as a Leader in its 2026 Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network services (for the second consecutive year). With the introduction of 5G+ Local Slicing, Vodafone Business now offers enterprises a spectrum of dedicated connectivity, matched to how and where they operate. t
Vodafone Business has also launched Network Boost, a nationwide service for organisations that need more reliable mobile connectivity in the UK’s busiest areas.
By prioritising business data traffic where the network is under pressure, it reduces delays and keeps critical applications running, whether that’s processing orders, supporting field teams or accessing cloud tools.
