Leeds Bradford Airport £100m Regeneration Programme

[HX3]

4G Network…..why not 5G?

Not sure, maybe the steel structure impacts 5G signals?

 

[BCFC]

Not sure, maybe the steel structure impacts 5G signals?

Seems crazy as 6G is scheduled to start deploying around 2030, promising speeds up to 100 times faster than 5G and significantly lower latency, probably all down to cost but seems strange putting in old cellular technology.

 

[HX3]

I agree it seems odd. perhaps if the opportunity arises, @White Heather could ask at the next airport meeting if there is a particular reason.

 

[BCFC]

I agree it seems odd. perhaps if the opportunity arises, @White Heather could ask at the next airport meeting if there is a particular reason.

People will want to use the free WI-FI option as not to use their mobile data and won't care if it's 4, 5 or 6G I suppose.

 

[Len Fish]

Reasons could be that some older phones only support 4G whilst not all areas from the different providers have 5G coverage.

 

[BCFC]

Reasons could be that some older phones only support 4G whilst not all areas from the different providers have 5G coverage.

As of mid-2026, almost all major UK mobile network operators and virtual networks (MVNOs) offer 5G, meaning there are no mainstream providers without it. While all four core networks (EE, Vodafone, O2, Three) offer 5G.
The smaller companies like GIFF GAFF, Tesco Mobile, SKY etc all piggy back on one of the main companies above.
Surely LBA haven't put in a 4G network to cater for the few who can't get 5G mobile, as I said they will want to use the airport's free WIFI and can use there mobile for WIFI CALLING……They obviously have done it for a reason but I can’t think what?