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A mobile network is launching what it calls Britain's first 'VIP lane' for phone signal - for up to £12 a month.Vodafone says its 'SuperMobile' plan gives customers priority on its 5G network, meaning signal struggles such as at busy music festivals, gigs and sporting events should be a thing of the past. The telecoms firm is offering speeds up to four times faster than normal and a minimum speed of 15Mbps in its most up-to-date signal areas.While minimum guaranteed speeds are normally offered when taking out home broadband, Vodafone says this is the first time a mobile network has offered a similar guarantee. The network says it is a premium option for people who need complete connectivity on the go, from rapid downloads to streaming - and says it will let people walk away without paying an exit fee if it fails to deliver.It costs £3 more a month than Vodafone's full-speed plans, £8 more on SIM-only plans, £4 more on handset plans or £12 a month as a rolling add-on.A business plan is also available for small enterprises with 1-9 employees. Signal issues at music festivals will be a thing of the past with Vodafone's new plan - but it comes at a cost Rob Winterschladen, of VodafoneThree, said: 'Vodafone SuperMobile has been built to provide a next generation mobile experience, giving customers access to their own dedicated 5G+ FastTrack – delivering faster speeds, greater reliability and advanced security, with the UKs first and only plan with a minimum speed guarantee.'The tech will work by placing paying customers on a reserved 'slice' of mobile spectrum that will not be shared with those not on the plan.But in areas where that isn't available, those willing to pay will still have their data prioritised above everyone else. Vodafone insists the offering isn't upsetting the hallowed rule of 'net neutrality' that would prioritise a website or app's offerings over others - for now.It is deploying similar tech for the emergency services next year, giving them their own dedicated 'National Critical Slice' to keep police, fire and ambulance crews connected during major incidents, outside of the civilian network.It's a bold move for VodafoneThree - which merged in May last year - following a pledge to sink £11billion into improving its joined-up network for all. In one test, Vodafone says it achieved a speed of 724Mbps on the new network - several times faster than the average UK broadband speed. But day-to-day speeds will vary depending on your location.Customers who do not get the promised 15Mbps in 5G+ areas can leave their airtime plan without an early termination charge - as long as Vodafone confirms the problem and cannot fix it within 30 days.The plans also come with built-in threat detection, ID monitoring and AI-powered scam call protection.
