What is 5G and when can I get it in the UK?

All you need to know about the next generation mobile phone network

After years of hype, the switch will be flicked on the UK's first 5G network on 30 May. Network operator EE, part of BT, will be first out of the blocks. According to telecoms and phone firms the benefits of 5G are obvious - but what exactly is it, how can you get it and how much is it going to cost?