Band 20

[mkpugh]

Hi, I am considering importing a Chinese phone that doesn't have Band 20. How important is Band 20 on EE in the UK?

[blueblue]

EE uses Band 20 (amongst other spectrum allocations), so you may want to avoid importing the phone if being connected to 4G on EE is important to you.

[mkpugh]

Do you know how widely it's used by EE. I read it was mostly used out of town/cities because of the distance it travels. Is that true?

[James_B]

Hi @mkpugh,

You're correct in saying band 20 is often used for extended coverage. In some areas, this may be the only EE spectrum available.

I agree with @blueblue and would recommend looking at phones that will allow you to connect wherever there is an EE signal.

James

[bristolian]

In urban areas, B20 is used to extend coverage indoors where the higher-bands 1, 3 & 7 (depending on location) may not reach - WiFi-calling is another alternative here.

In remote & rural locations, Band 20 may sometimes be the only outdoor coverage available. Band 3 1800Mhz is EE's base coverage layer.

[mkpugh]

Hi, is there a way to check local masts and see what bands they have?

[bristolian]

The EE website provides a coverage prediction, but doesn't specify individual bands. There are sources available, but the data is not user-friendly to casual users.

If you'd be comfortable posting a local postcode on this thread, checks can be made - please don't make this exact to your location as it will breach forum rules, make it suitably general and closeby.

[mkpugh]

DE6 1 - can I do one more letter?

[bristolian]

Ashbourne has 2 primary serving sites, one of which is equipped with B20-800Mhz service.

[mkpugh]

Thanks, so a high chance of at least some impact? Are you able to share where the sites are?