Foreign media: iPhone 12 may encounter 5G network connection problems in the UK

According to foreign media reports, Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 may encounter 5G network connection problems in the UK because the country uses the 700MHz 5G band, which the iPhone 12 is not expected to support.

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Industry insiders said that the iPhone 12 models may not support the 700MHz 5G band. However, this band is expected to become the most common form of 5G network in the UK. It is reported that low-spectrum bands such as 700MHz are crucial for 5G coverage, as they can penetrate walls and buildings.

If Apple chooses not to support the 700MHz 5G band, it will not be able to fully cooperate with operators that use this band to build networks.

If the iPhone 12 supports the 700MHz 5G band, British users will not be able to use it because the UK Communications Office will not auction the band to telecom operators until early 2021.

Rumor has it that the iPhone 12 will only support sub-6GHz 5G and mmWave 5G, bands that aren't widely used in the UK.

Previously, Apple has announced that it will hold a new product launch conference at 1 a.m. Beijing time on October 14, when the company is expected to release the iPhone 12 series of mobile phones.

Analysts and research institutions expect Apple to release four new iPhone 12 models this year, namely iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All models are expected to support 5G networks and will be equipped with OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panels.

It is believed that 5G will be a key feature of the 2020 iPhone range, with the new communications technology expected to provide consumers with high-speed connectivity.