The benefits of the new tech were highlighted by BT at the 100th Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, with visitors able to see 5G technology demonstrations including a connected driverless pod at the showground.

The vehicle has been touted as one of the first self-driving pods in the world to be connected to a live 5G network, with the vehicles designed to be used across a wide range of environments and industries.

The pods make use of 5G to stream data in real time, including 3D mapping models, video from the on-board safety cameras and ‘infotainment’ for passengers.

Nick Speed, BT Group director for Wales, said: “5G is the next generation of mobile technology and will transform the way we live and work. We’re hugely excited about what we can do with 5G today and in the future. This activation at the showground shows one of the many possibilities for...