17-03-2026 11:05 AM - edited 26-05-2026 03:58 PM
Update: 26 May 2026
Over the past few weeks, for the temporary mast our engineers have started surveys at the area to make sure the area will be suitable for the equipment. Pending a positive outcome from the surveys, we can start building the equipment needed for the temporary mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 24 April 2026
Over the past few weeks, our engineers have been continuing negotiations with the site provider for planning approval for the first location. Pending a positive outcome from the negotiations, we can start legal steps to legally acquire the land from the site provider and start building the equipment needed for the new mast.
Our engineers have located an area for a temporary mast to be installed and are working with the site provider to conduct surveys to make sure the area will be suitable for the equipment.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 26 March 2026
Over the past few days, our engineers have optimised some of the existing sites in the area to support customers that have been impacted from the removal of the existing mast.
Our engineers are looking at other temporary options to restore service as quickly as possible to Barnet, whilst continuing with the surveys for a new permanent mast at the new location.
We will keep you updated on this post.
We are aware of a signal issue that is affecting some of our customers in the Barnet area. Our mast in the area had to be removed from the existing site in March 2026, as the building is being redeveloped.
Our engineers began looking for a new location as soon as we were made aware our equipment had to be removed. We have located an area for the new mast and are currently conducting surveys to make sure the location will be suitable for the equipment. Pending a positive outcome from the surveys, we can start legal steps to legally acquire the land from the site provider and start building the equipment needed for the new mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
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11-06-2026 12:58 PM
The issue of councils rejecting new masts (even when they're needed to restore coverage) is finally getting some attention. Barnet is another example of a council blocking permission for a new mast and the area suffering no/poor coverage as a result.
23-06-2026 01:46 PM
I was told that by close of business on the 18th June 2026 that 5G will be restored.....then I was told 20th.....
Called EE customer services who have directed me to this site for updates.
Still nothing....everyone is now carrying an extra device to tether their EE handsets....
this has gone on long enough. If not resolved by Friday, I will be porting all our handsets.
29-06-2026 04:07 PM
What is happening with regards to the temporary mast. I have been unable to receive important calls or make any calls. I work from home. This has affected my reception for over two months..I keep texting and no response. Can you give an update of when this issue will be resolved. I've been a customer of EE and previously 121 for over 20 years.