New ee sim only showing lte. Do i need to activate 5g

[Golfball4157]

I've just been into the ee store and set up a new contract with ee. I've got the sim in and activated but I can't seem to get 5g? My data is only in lte. Do I have to activate 5g on my account? As i had to do that with giffgaff account previously? The settings on my phone are activated and ok but still no joy?

Thanks in advance 

[bristolian]

LTE means 4G. To use 5G, you need to have a 5G-compatible-phone, on a 5G-enabled plan, and be in a 5G-coverage area.

Are you sure you are in a 5G-service-area? Check on https://ee.co.uk/help/mobile-coverage-checker