AN enthusiastic supporter of 5G for Weymouth has written to Dorset Council in favour of an 18-metre mast for the Weymouth Way at Radipole.

The new mast, which will carry several networks, will support six mobile phone antennas if approved and bring 5G to the area.

The mast is being planned for the grass verge at the Manor Roundabout off Greenways Road and will include cabinets for technical equipment at its base.

The only comment submitted to date welcomes the proposal. It comes from Simon Roper, who says: "Excellent news. Can't wait to bring Weymouth up to date with technology. I would pick a 5G town over a non 5G town if booking a holiday or picking a place to work. Hope anyone with any sense can see this.Just hope it's one of my networks :) "

Public comments on the application remain open until August 7th