What will happen with 5G on giffgaff?

dc_caton78

Afternoon all,

It’s the question on a lot of people’s lips at the moment. It seems like only yesterday that we were talking about the rollout of 4G, and now 5G is just around the corner.

You might have seen that O2 have been talking about their 5G rollout, starting in October. As giffgaff uses the O2 network, when we roll out our 5G capability, we’ll be able to take advantage of that 5G infrastructure.

As most of you know, giffgaff is a business that likes to test and experiment. With a new technology like this, it’s important that we implement it in a way that’s right for the members that will be using it, so our first forays into 5G will be on a trial basis.

Our engineers have been looking into how we can implement 5G in the best way, and we’ll be able to update as they progress. We are also keen on working with you on the 5G trial so if you’re interested in being part of an early trial group please let us know.

In the meantime, we’d love to hear your thoughts on 5G. Has the growing awareness we’ve seen over the past few months changed your views to what 5G can offer?

Thanks,
DC

richybhoy36

dc_caton78 Hi good info but as I purchased a new handset less than 3 months ago it's unlikely that I'll be buying a 5g handset anytime soon !
But it's good that 5g is on its way to giffgaff ! :-)

stephenpperry

dc_caton78 IM looking forward to more updates on this 😊

swizz1966

dc_caton78

doesn't make any difference to an old dude like me 4G does me but i will gladle have 5G the more the merrier cheers.

swizz

adzcrawford2003

dc_caton78 Hi, that’s a great idea. I was thinking that an unlimited data goodybag would be good ready for the 5G rollout so users can fully test the 5G capabilities during the trial without worrying about their data allowance, it would also be good for the 4G network as O2 have started offering it on sim only and other providers do like Three, EE, Vodafone, so giffgaff should follow the trend.

If anyone agrees with me, please Kudo me as it would mean a lot. Thanks. If you need any help at all with anything, just give me a shout and i’ll try my best with my mobile knowledge.

Cheers,

orangeman33

dc_caton78 I find 4G perfectly good enough. Bearing this in mind I don't see the point in 5G.

leshin

dc_caton78 It needs to be more widely available before I'll get a phone with 5g

radders1970

dc_caton78
i'd like to trial the new 5g

ellieclarke1989

dc_caton78 do you have to pay 💰 extra for 5g

the_bookie

dc_caton78

5G is another great step forward
& smashing seeing giffgaff also
getting involved in this fantastic
advancement in technology to
make our mobile internet loads
better thanks .

vatesz73

dc_caton78 I'm happy to be part of trial already got note 10 plus 5g ... please update me any news about 5g giffgaff

Thanks,

teannejai

dc_caton78 I'd be happy to help with the trial for the 5G.

bill_john

dc_caton78

the_travellor1

dc_caton78

Exciting ❤️

steve_sharpe1

dc_caton78 Interesting but suspect 5g rollout will be exactly as when 4 g was introduced - at the start there will be premium prices charged for 5 g handsets and access to the 5g network. Then once it is fairly wide spread 5g will be the norm fo everything. I see Xiomi will be bring out its entire range as 5 g phones from early 2020 starting with the MI 10. It was the same when cds were introduced to replace tape decks and then in the early days of mp3 capability on car hi fi systems. Its the way of things: so I will let the early adopters pay for the privilege and follow on in 6 months at a reasonable price once it stops commanding a premium. It's all down to how impatient you are to have the next fastest toy and for what I use my phone for 4g is fast enough and already faster than my home broadband (we get a max of 15mps in our area)

wasym

dc_caton78 umm-humm..:🤔would it be possible to choose to stay with 4G instead 5G, as i am really concerned about 5G reputation in terms of health affection...

c_lockett

dc_caton78 Not too fussed about 5g at the moment. My phone is barely 10 months old. So I'm not looking to change my phone for a 5g compatable one for some time yet I should should say.

varun1234

dc_caton78 there's nothing wrong with 4g but yes u can't wait to try 5g but that does mean I'd have to get another which isn't likely after my dad only just replaced my other phone after it broke. But yes it's good for us as we're always in a rush

attic1964

dc_caton78 Yes I am really interested to try and use 5G . I have Samsung Note 10 5G. I am been very happy to join on early trying group. I am live in Leeds.

ungourin

dc_caton78 good info , but it will be a while before giffgaff has 5g

digit2

I’m an iPhone user and I don’t think Apple have any plans for 5g phones this year. Until there are phones available I’m not worried about 5g. I think o2 are only rolling out the 5g in London and a few other cities initially.

nerakb

Thanks for the update @dc_caton78

In all honesty,I'm happy with 4G and have only recently (in the last month) bought a new phone so won't be going out to purchase a new (5G compatible) phone.

charlixsparkles

I have heard little about 5G, but the gist of that is that only few devices on the market can use it and it's not that discernible from 4G. But if it really is the future, it's nice to be part of the beginning &#128578 as far as O2/giffgaff is concerned, anyway!

manureboots

charlixsparkles

I have only just bought a new phone too .:

brulaw

Thanks for the heads up / information , I think a lot of people who might be interested in being part of any ' trial group ' ( myself included ) would be put off by having to splash out on a 5G compatible phone ( not many around as yet and those that are are expensive ) , It would be great to see giffgaff offering competitive 5G rates and be setting the trend for others to follow ,

subasht

i'm interested in the 5G trial..however i don't own a 5G phone.. will giffgaff be providing devices for the people participating in the trial??

luke198830

As Giffgaff runs on the o2 network will 5G come out the same time as o2 rollout 5G?

bornagain1

To be fair, 4g is not that great at the moment, so to me 5g is just pie in the sky. Once 4g is stable and available almost everywhere, I might then look at 5g, but I reckon its years away yet, before it's worth investing in a 5g capable mobile and what I would think would be more expensive data!

germansheppard234

. Sure many will buy 5g phones i would be happy if o2 got the 4g to work so bad i have to set phone to 3g Great that giffgaff r looking at it like a major player and prepared to go forward

formulaone

Nice one, to see O2/giffgaff will follow.I'm afraid it won't be me testing 5G for while, only just recently bought myself a new phone. So It'll be a while before I get to have a chance of 5G.I'm also happy with my current speeds of 4G. Ofcom should be looking to improve 2G/3G and even 4G (for those in areas that don't have it too well), before introducing 5G! &#128578

jaymailsays

5G details for giffgaff are a bit sketchy, whereas 3 network claim they "have more 5G spectrum than anyone else. We're the only UK mobile network to have 100MHZ of 5G spectrum in one big block." 3 say they are 5G Ready at no extra cost. Can we have a few more details on giffgaff's offer?

amand48383

jaymailsays
I have just left Three today for giffgaff, I can't even get 3G in many places with them so there is no point in them plugging 5G to me when we were miles behind with basic services.

lorann

jaymailsays good point actually

jokeyboi77

It'll be years before I see 5G in my area so need to worry about it just yet for me @dc_caton78.

sm_b

Still can't get 4G without going a mile away from home so I'm not that interested in 5G

ma2013

Can we have the same prices on the Goodybags for 5G this time? Just change the 4G to 5G and keep everything else the same please?

cadufo86

These are all the mobiles compatible with the 5G conexion

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

Huawei Mate X

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

TCL Alcatel 7

Oppo Find X 5G

OnePlus 5G

Motorola Moto Mod 5G for Moto Z3

LG V50 ThinQ

Energizer Power Max P8100S

Nubia Mini 5G

roxy_r

Morning folks,

Great feedback and great questions! I will let @dc_caton78 answer all of that. It will be interesting to see how we balance all of it: coverage, phone capability and desire to move to 5G, especially when, like some of you have mentioned, not everyone is at the moment taking full advantage of 4G.

cloughey

Thanks for the info, however like most people nowadays having to upgrade your phone to be able to use it places it well down in the priority list (and most people are now holding on to phones longer). It is good that giffgaff are looking into it, but any suggestion that it may be structured or priced any differently than existing goody bags will put people off further.

ma2013

I'm definitely not going to upgrade to a 5G phone... Not until my current phone (Samsung Galaxy S8) dies. However, I do remember just before the launch of 4G...the 3G Goodybags suddenly had loads of data added to them.... Like the 4G ones will on 14th August. .

Pretty sure we'll have separate 5G (more expensive) Goodybags some time this year, like we did have separate 3G and 4G ones.

stephenpperry

Thanks for the info, I'm one of those people interested in the news. I won't be upgrading my phone any time soon though so it won't make that much difference to me. I'm hoping more networks take a stance like three and give 5G to everyone as standard. The EE model of charging (the way most networks did for 4G) was frankly terrible.

yvonnearmstrong

@dc_caton78

Nice informative post but I'm like other people quite happy with 4g and have no plans to buy a new phone

Cheers

Yvonne