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March 21, 2023

Connected North: The North’s Dedicated Connectivity Forum Is Back Next Month In Manchester.

Connected North 2023 will see 120 expert speakers and 1500 attendees from across the digitalecosystem gather in Manchester for a dedicated regional forum on connectivity – including Mobile UK’s Director of Policy and Communicati

March 19, 2023

Public Emergency Alerts Service Launch

A new Emergency Alerts service to safeguard and protect lives across the UK launched on Sunday 19 March, boosting the country’s emergency resilience.

March 15, 2023

Spring Budget 2023 Misses Opportunity To Address Investment Gap And Direct Funds To Digital Champions

Budget 2023: Still a long way to go before adequate measures are in place to address the growing connectivity investment gap and missed opportunity to direct funds to local digital champions.

March 9, 2023

Vodafone’s 4G coverage now in over 50 rural locations

Vodafone customers living, working or visiting 57 rural communities and locations across the UK are now receiving 4G as part of Vodafone’s ongoing commitment to the nationwide Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme.

March 7, 2023

Mobile UK’s Director Hamish MacLeod On The Next Steps For The UK Mobile Industry

Mobile UK's CEO, Hamish MacLeod, gives keynote speech at the Westminster e-Forum discussing the next steps for the mobile industry.

February 22, 2023

Mobile UK's Director of Policy and Communications, Gareth Elliott, Announced as Judge for Mobile News Awards 2023

This year, Mobile UK’s Director of Policy and Communications, Gareth Elliott, has taken on the role as judge for the Mobile News Awards 2023. Read more here.

February 16, 2023

Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone Collaborate To Tackle Signal Not-Spots in Rural Scotland

Traquair in Peeblesshire and Balmacara in Ross-shire have benefited from a partnership between Vodafone, Virgin Media O2, the Shared Rural Network and the Scottish Government.

February 15, 2023

Three Relaunches ‘Discovery’ Capability, Offering Skills to Tackle Digital Divide

Three UK has announced the launch of a revamped ‘Discovery’ service offering digital skills and capabilities training instore.

February 9, 2023

EE Announces 5G Expansion As Part Of Fresh Drive To Improve Rural Connectivity

EE today announces new details of its nationwide investment to connect the UK to 5G, with the technology reaching hundreds of rural communities across the UK for the first time.

February 8, 2023

UK Mobile Operators Extend Support To Help With Relief Efforts In Turkey And Syria

UK mobile operators EE, Three, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone have announced new measures to assist those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

February 7, 2023

How The UK’s Mobile Operators Are Making The Internet A Safer Place

Today marks the 20th edition of Safer Internet Day. Here we outline a number of initaitives each MNO has in place to make the internet a safer place for children, parents and carers.

February 1, 2023

Vodafone Launches 5G Standalone Trial To Unlock The True Power Of Digital

Andrea Dona, Vodafone's UK Chief Network Officer, explains the thinking behind Vodafone's 5G Standalone trial - testing a new technology that promises much higher speeds, lower latency, with better reliability and security.

January 25, 2023

5G Passes Major Milestone of One Billion Connections – What Comes Next?

As mobile connections pass the one billion connections mark what should the Government be looking at to ensure we reach the next billion. Our Director of Policy considers this quesiton.

January 9, 2023

BLOG: Net Neutrality Regulations – It Is Time To Examine The Evidence

Mobile UK's CEO, Hamish MacLeod, asks the question of whether the UK's net neutrality rules should be reviewed.

January 9, 2023

New Report Highlights How UK Net Neutrality Regulations Are Failing Consumers, Innovators, And Investors.

Strand Consult has published a new report which finds that the UK's net neutrality regulations are harming consumers, innovators, and investors. It suggests the UK is being held back unnecessarily by net neutrality rules.

January 5, 2023

EE Extends 4G Coverage to over 500 more Rural Areas

EE has built or upgraded over 500 4G sites across the UK since December 2021, as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative to extend coverage in rural areas across the UK.

January 5, 2023

#Talking5G with Izzy Taylor, Head of Business Development at JET Connectivity

In the latest of our #Talking5G video series, we speak to Izzy Taylor Head of Business Development for JET Connectivity. JET Connectivity specialises in providing 5G connectivity and services for challenging environments, especially at sea.

December 13, 2022

First Joint Shared Rural Network Site Announces Spade In The Ground Milestone

Work on the first joint site in the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) has begun, which will transform connectivity for residents and businesses on the Isle of Mull.

December 13, 2022

The UK Government To Accelerate Research Into 5G And 6G Technology As Part Of £110 million Telecoms R&D Package.

Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up by the UK Government as part of a £110 million government investment.

December 12, 2022

Three Launches Connected Communities Pilot to Equip Three Youth Clubs with 5G as New Report Identifies Youth Clubs as Key Connectivity Access Points

Three UK has launched Connected Communities, a pilot initiative supported by Lenovo, to equip three youth clubs across Leeds and Birmingham with 5G broadband, Lenovo Smart Tab M8 tablets and learning sessions by Three Discovery to help tackle the digital divide.

December 12, 2022

#MeetTheChampions With Stacey McAdie, South London Partnership

In this blog, Stacey outlines her role as the Digital Connectivity Lead for the South London Partnership, a sub-regional collaboration of five London boroughs (Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton).

December 6, 2022

Mobile UK Hosts Parliamentary Winter Reception

We were delighted to welcome parliamentarians alongside representatives from the DCMS, industry and mobile network operators’ to our Winter Reception on 5 December.

December 6, 2022

VMO2 Report - UK Mobile and Broadband Bills Amongst Cheapest in World – New Study Reveals

New report finds British consumers enjoy some of the cheapest and best value mobile and broadband services – with prices around half of those paid in the United States

November 29, 2022

Mobile Network Operators meet with Digital Minister to look at further support to help people facing cost of living difficulties

Mobile network operators, alongside their broadand companies, met with the government to follow up on commitments agreed in the summer to support customers with the cost of living.

November 27, 2022

GUEST BLOG: Building collaborative connections…with a bit of help from 5G

Community Catalysts works in partnership with local people and organisations to develop sustainable and local community enterprises that offer high-quality health and social care options and support Read on to see how mobile connectivity enables this work.

November 23, 2022

National Connectivity Alliance Launched Bringing Together Industry and Landowners to Deliver World Class Connectivity

The National Connectivity Alliance is a new alliance of telecommunications and infrastructure providers, landowners, and their collective professional advisers fostering collaboration on areas of mutual interest.

November 14, 2022

Guest Blog: Delivering World-Class Digital Infrastructure Throughout Nottinghamshire - with Ceren Clulow of Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to delivering world class connectivity to the county. Read hear how Ceren Clulow, its Digital Champion, is making that happen.

November 11, 2022

Welsh Government Taskforce Publishes Barrier Busting Report to Reduce Barriers to the Deployment of Digital Infrastructure

Mobile UK, as a member of the Barrier Busting Taskforce, welcomes the publication of its report which explores measures to reduce the barriers to deployment of digital infrastrcuture, including calls for Digital Champions.

November 8, 2022

COP27: How mobile connectivity can help tackle the climate challenge

This week world leaders convene at COP27 to discuss climate change. 5G offers huge opportunities to assist with global targets. Read here to learn more.

October 31, 2022

Celebrating 10 Years of 4G

4G is ten years old and in that time it has transformed the way we use our mobiles and heralded in the application economy. Take a look at our infographic highlighting some 4G firsts.

October 24, 2022

Enabling Growth Through 5G - Getting the Framework Right

The Government says connectivity, specifically 5G, is an enabler of economic growth. The question that needs to be asked is whether the Government has the right policy and regulatory framework to incentivise investment in this critically important sector. Read here.

October 14, 2022

Virgin Media O2-Led Project Trials Secure Public and Private 5G Network

The 5G DRIVE (Diversified oRAN Integration & Vendor Evaluation) project led by Virgin Media O2 and part-funded by the DCMS has completed its successful trial integrating private and public networks to form a network of networks.

October 13, 2022

Mobile UK Joins New Advisory Board and Industry Groups to support Open RAN development

Mobile UK is joining a new Strategic Advisory Board and Industry Group set up by Digital Catapult to support its cutting edge Open RANtestbed, SONIC (SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre) Labs.

October 10, 2022

How to unlock mobile connectivity’s full potential and build Britain’s digital future

As the Product, Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill reaches its next stage in Parliament we reflect on this important oportunity to deliver on the Government's objective of economic growth.

October 10, 2022

#MeetTheChampions – Iona McPhee, Staffordshire County Council

Iona McPhee, Digital Infrastructure Co–ordinator at Staffordshire County Council explains the benefits of improving digital infrastructure in the county and the impact of the council’s digital strategy.

October 3, 2022

UK Telecoms Industry Committed To Assisting Customers Amidst The Cost-Of-Living Crisis

As an industry we understand many of our customers are impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. We are committed to doing our part to support customers most affected and all four UK mobile network operators have introduced several ways to help vulnerable customers.

September 26, 2022

#MeetTheChampions – Noelle Godfrey, Cambridgeshire County Council

Our #MeetTheChampions video series continues this week featuring Noelle Godfrey, Programme Director for Connecting Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire County Council.

September 20, 2022

Connected Britain: Breaking down the barriers to mobile deployment

Today our Director of Policy and Communications Gareth Elliott will be speaking at the Connected Britain event to discuss how the barriers to mobile deployment can be broken down.

September 7, 2022

Consumers warned against iPhone 14 upgrade scams

Cifas and Mobile UK are warning consumers of the rise in social engineering attacks on mobile phone users ahead of the rumoured announcement on the latest iPhone.

September 7, 2022

Mobile UK welcomes The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP on her appointment as Secretary of State for the DCMS

Mobile UK welcomes the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP into her new role as Secretary of State for the Department for Culture Media and Sport.

August 24, 2022

#Talking5G with Nicola Egan, Digital Champion at Central London Forward

Our latest report, Connected Care: How mobile connectivity can help councils overcome the challenges of delivering adult social care, includes a foreword written by Central London Forward’s (CLF) Digital Champion, Nicola Egan.

August 24, 2022

Connected Care: How Mobile Connectivity Offers Huge Potential to Aid the Delivery of Social Care

Our latest report, Connected Care, highlights the enormous potential that mobile connectivity can offer to the challenges that councils face in delivering adult social care.

August 15, 2022

#MeetTheChampions – Jonathan Harris from Cumbria County Council

In the latest of our #MeetTheChampions video series, we speak to Jonathan Harris, Programme Director for Cumbria County Council. In this video, Jonathan reflects on the importance of improving digital infrastructure for Cumbria and how this has led to successes in economic growth for the county.

August 8, 2022

Guest blog – Doug Parrant, Essex County Council: Driving forward plans to become a digital-first county

At Essex County Council, we recognise the benefits that digital can bring – from enabling economic growth and supporting people in getting the best start in life and ageing well, to helping to create a great place to live and work, and transforming our public services to achieve more with less.

August 1, 2022

How the UK’s Mobile Network Operators are helping customers through the Cost-Of-Living-Crisis

The four mobile network operators (BT/EE, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone have several measures put in place to support customers struggling with their bills due to the cost-of-living crisis, and to helping them remain connected.

July 28, 2022

Vodafone halfway to connecting One Million as part of its campaign to close the digital divide

As part of its long-term commitment to close the digital divide, Vodafone has reached the half million mark in its campaign, having donated 500,000 free connections to people across the UK.

July 27, 2022

#MeetTheChampions – John Steward, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This week, we spoke to John Steward, Digital Infrastructure Lead for Greater Manchester Combined Authority, who reflects on the importance of digital connectivity for Greater Manchester and how Digital Champions at a city region level can support local authorities.

July 26, 2022

New government plans to fire up innovation in 5G and 6G as UK and South Korea launch telecoms technology partnership

Mobile phone networks of the future will have more choice of technologies and suppliers, in the government boost to delivering more innovative, secure and resilient telecoms networks.

July 20, 2022

Industry implemented strengthened customer protections result in substantial reduction in scam texts

The number of scam texts reaching customers has been substantiall reduced, according to new figures revealed by telecoms body, Mobile UK.

July 18, 2022

#Talking5G with Paul Cooper, VP of Engineering at Zeetta

Paul Cooper, VP of Engineering at Zeetta, a Bristol-based software company delivering a technology agnostic, self-management interface, talks to us about all things network slicing, from how it works, to how 5G will benefit future network slicing solutions.

July 14, 2022

Webinar review: The Case for Local Authority Digital Champions

As part of our campaign calling on the Government to fund Digital Champions for local authorities we brought together representatives from 26 local authorities to hear from a panel of existing Digital Champions to explain their roles and the impact they have had.

July 13, 2022

Webinar: Join Our Webinar This Afternoon As We Make The Case For Local Authority Digital Champions

Mobile UK and the LGA are today hosting a webinar making the case for Digital Champions. Click here to read more about the event and to sign up.

July 8, 2022

Shared Rural Network Update: SRN Publishes Contract Award Notices

The Contract Award Notice for the Managed Solution (MS) Framework and the Contract Award Notice for the Acquisition, Design and Build (ADB) Framework were published this week.

July 1, 2022

Three Research: Poor connectivity is costing British SMEs £18.77bn a year

Research, conducted by Three UK, YouGov and Development Economics, found that micro-businesses and small to medium sized firms are losing out on an average of one hour of working time per employee per week as staff battle with poor connectivity.

June 29, 2022

Vodafone Research: Reform needed for towns and smaller cities to benefit from full 5G

New research from Vodafone shows that more needs to be done to ensure the UK doesn’t miss out on the full economic benefits of 5G technology, with calculations suggesting that investment in 5G could be worth up to £7bn per year to the UK economy by 2030.

June 27, 2022

Telecoms Industry and Government Come Together to Agree on Commitments to Assist with the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Mobile network operators, alongside the wider telecoms industry, have come together and agreed with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster a set of commitments to support and protect vulnerable customers.

June 27, 2022

SRN Update: Bryn Jones Appointed SRN Director at Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd (DMSL)

Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd (DMSL) has appointed Bryn Jones as its new Shared Rural Network (SRN) Director. Bryn joins on 4 July 2022 to lead the DMSL team in delivering the publicly funded element of the programme.

June 23, 2022

Mobile UK Welcomes New Mobile Action Plan for Northern Ireland

Following calls from the industry for dedicated plans to identify barriers and measures to assist the deployment of essential mobile networks, we welcome the publication of a new Mobile Action Plan (MAP) for Northern Ireland.

June 17, 2022

Mobile Operators Launch 999 British Sign Language Emergency Video Relay Service

Mobile operators have launched access to the 999 BSL (British Sign Language) Emergency Video Relay Service.

June 16, 2022

SRN: Suppliers for Two Main Procurement Frameworks Appointed

The two initial procurement frameworks for the Shared Rural Network are now complete, and suppliers have been appointed. The Acquisition, Design and Build (ADB) and Managed Solution (MS) frameworks were published in 2021 by DMSL on behalf of the Mobile Network Operators (EE, O2, Three and Vodafone).

June 15, 2022

Mobile UK and the LGA to Discuss Digital Champions at Joint Webinar – 13 July – Free to Sign Up

Mobile UK and the LGA will be jointly host an online webinar on 13th July 2022 to showcase local authority digital champions and to discuss how this important role can be further embedded into councils across the country.

June 15, 2022

Vodafone switches on the UK’s first live ‘self-powering’ mobile phone mast

Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first live wind- and solar-powered mobile phone mast in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The mast will provide 4G coverage to the community of Eglwyswrw.

June 6, 2022

Guest Blog - Jeanie York, CTO Virgin Media O2: Investing in a more connected, converged and sustainable future

June 2022 marks a special month for Virgin Media O2 as it celebrates is one year anniversary since its merger. Hear from VMO2's CTO one year on.

June 1, 2022

#MeetTheChampions – Cllr Lesley Wagland

Essex County Council’s Cllr Lesley Wagland, Cabinet Member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, and the laters in our #MeetTheChamopns series, discusses Essex’s #Be5GSmart campaign.

May 27, 2022

Shared Rural Network Publishes Transmission Framework

The Contract Notice for the SRN Transmission Framework has today been published. This follows the publication of the Acquisition, Design and Build (ADB) Framework in November 2021 and the publication of the Managed Solution (MS) Framework in December 2021.

May 26, 2022

Industry Communications Framework: Promoting Best Practice Across the UK’s Telecoms Industry

The mobile industry is working together as part of an initiative led by the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to develop a new Telecoms Communications Framework.

May 25, 2022

#MeetTheChampions with Lesley Holt, West Midlands 5G

In our latest #MeetTheCampions series, we speak to Acceleration & Adoption Director, Lesley Holt from West Midlands 5G (WM5G).

May 25, 2022

Virgin Media O2 unveils its new sustainability strategy, the Better Connections Plan

Virgin Media O2 has launched its new sustainability strategy, the Better Connections Plan which sets out its ambitions to power a better, more connected, and greener future for its customers and communities nationwide.

May 23, 2022

Three UK announces that its 5G network now covers more than 54% of the UK’s population.

Three UK today announces that its 5G network now covers more than 54% of the UK’s population, making it the UK’s biggest and fastest 5G network.

May 18, 2022

#MeetTheChampions With Anne McLister, Glasgow City Council

Anne McLister, Head of Digital Economy at Glasgow City Council, shares her expertise around infrastructure, the importance of her role as a Digital Connectivity Champion and the success of digital strategies in Glasgow.

May 17, 2022

Rural Mobile Coverage: House of Commons Research Briefing

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing which looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage.

May 17, 2022

World Telecommunications Day: The central role of connectivity

Today marks World Telecommunications Day which seeks to raise awareness of the important role telecommunications plays in supporting people to stay connected.

May 12, 2022

#MeetTheChampions With Heather Clark, Wolverhampton City Council

As part of Mobile UK's campaign for Digital Champions for local authorities we are launching our #MeetTheChampions series to showcase local digital champions. Our first Champion is Heather Clark form Wolverhampton City Council.

May 11, 2022

Three UK to switch off 3G by the end of 2024 as investments in 4G and 5G gather pace

Three UK has announced that the UK’s first 3G network will be switched off at the end of 2024, as the network’s investments in 4G and 5G gather pace.

May 10, 2022

EE Becomes First Network To Take 5G To 50% Of UK Population

EE announces its 5G network has now passed 50% population coverage in the UK.

May 10, 2022

Mobile UK Calls for Government Investment in Digital Champions as Part of its Levelling Up Agenda

Mobile UK is calling on the UK Government to fund Digital Champions for local authorities to help coordinate and prioritise digital connectivity and to address digital exclusion as part of its Levelling Up agenda.

May 3, 2022

Guest Blog: Recognising digital inclusion and climate change initiatives in UK mobile

The mobile industry plays a vital role in keeping us connected with each other, although their roots within communities and their efforts to become greener and more planet friendly can often go unnoticed.

April 25, 2022

Connected North: Mobile UK Discusses the Role of Digital Infrastructure in the North of England

Today, Mobile UK’s Director of Policy and Communications, Gareth Elliot, will be moderating the panel session on Digital Infrastructure for Industry Innovation at the Connected North 2022 event in Manchester.

April 21, 2022

EE Collaborates with Qualcomm to Achive a European First in 5G Speeds

EE becomes the first European network to successfully deliver 5G over seven combined spectrum carriers, delivering the network’s fastest 5G speeds to date.

April 11, 2022

#Talking5G with Robert Franks (WM5G): 5G benefits for major cities.

Continuing his contribution to the series, Robert Franks (WM5G) returns to explain the 5G benefits we can expect to see for major cities such as Birmingham.

April 4, 2022

STOP SCAMS UK 159 Short Code Number Generates 75,000 Calls

The 159 short code, which enables current account customers to connect with their bank safely and securely, has received over 75,000 calls since its launch at the end of September last year.

April 4, 2022

New Planning Laws to Assist Mobile Deployment

New planning laws come into force that will assist the rollout of mobile infrastructure across the whole of the UK.

March 28, 2022

#5GCheckTheFacts shortlisted for PRCA Digital Awards 2022

The #5GCheckTheFacts campaign has been shortlisted in the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Digital Awards, under the Best Digital Marketing Campaign category.

March 23, 2022

Budget 2022: Digital Champions essential to rollout of mobile networks

Mobile UK calls on the Chancellor to make available funds to invest in Digital Champions for local authorities to help coordinate and smooth the rollout of mobile networks.

March 21, 2022

Mobile Operators join the UK’s National Databank

Mobile operators Three, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone have joined forces to support the Good Things Foundation’s National Databank, which aims to help people in data poverty to get connected.

March 21, 2022

#Talking5G with Sophy Moffat, Cluttons’ Head of Insight & Research

Our #Talking5G series welcomes Sophy Moffat, Head of Insight & Research at Cluttons, strategic property consultants for the infrastructure and telecoms industry.

March 18, 2022

UK mobile operators extend support for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

The UK's mobile operators are all committed to playing their part in helping all those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

March 16, 2022

The Electronic Communications Code – What is it, and why is it so important to mobile deployment?

The Electronic Communications Code is the legal framework that suports network deployment. It regulates the rights of landowners and mobile networks operator's rights to deploy mobile equipment. Read on here on why it needs updating.

March 9, 2022

#Talking5G with Dr Nidhi Simmons from Queen's University Belfast about URLLC

Dr Simmons outlines how Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) will enhance self-driving cars, remote surgery, factory automation, augmented and virtual reality – to name a few, which will all prove vital in the development of smart cities.

March 7, 2022

Industry Welcomes New Planning Laws Proposed to Assist 4G and 5G Rollout

The industry has welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to planning laws which will further assist the rollout of the Shared Rural Network, which will limit partial not-spots and extend rural coverage, and further enhance the operator’s ability to deploy next-generation 5G networks.

March 6, 2022

#Talking5G with Robert Franks, West Midlands 5G Managing Director

Robert Franks, Managing Director at West Midlands 5G (WM5G), explores the importance of bringing 5G connectivity to the West Midlands and the role WM5G fulfills in coordinating between mobile operators and councils.

February 28, 2022

All Four Mobile Network Operators Offer Support to Customers Affected by Events in Ukraine

Mobile UK’s four members, EE, Three, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone, have taken the step in light of the ongoing situation in Ukraine to offer free calls and data within Ukraine for our customers.

February 14, 2022

A Strong Investment Environment Must Be At The Core Of Ofcom’s Future Approach To The Mobile Market

The UK’s mobile market is evolving. The key to maintaining value for the consumer is to promote a strong investment environment to facilitate the rollout of 4G and 5G, while ensuring all market actors are bound by fair and balanced regulation.

February 9, 2022

Mobile UK And Purplefish PR Shortlisted for The Tech Digital PR Campaign Of The Year

Mobile UK is thrilled that the #5GCheckTheFacts campaign has been shortlisted for the ‘Digital PR Campaign of the Year – Technology’ award at this year’s UK Digital PR Awards.

February 7, 2022

Guest Blog: How Three is taking action against fraudsters

Darren Purkis, Chief Financial Officer at Three talks about how the company has put in place a dedicated team and resources to tackle fraud.

February 2, 2022

Funding for Local Authorities required to aid 5G rollout as part of Government's Levelling Up Agenda says Mobile UK

Achieving the Government's levelling up agenda requires a renewed focus on assisting local authorities, including for digital champions, alongside working to create a positive investment environment. Read more here.

January 31, 2022

#Talking5G with Nick Wiggin, DCMS Market Engagement Lead

Our #Talking5G series returns in 2022, and to kick off the new year we are joined by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport’s (DCMS), Market Engagement Lead, Nick Wiggin.

January 26, 2022

Guest Blog: Partnerships, their role in 5G rural rollout and in building a digital future for everyone

Andrea Donà, UK Network and Development Director at Vodafone discusses how the company's partnerships are assisting 5G rural rollout

January 24, 2022

NCSC launches new guidance for organisations on securely communicating with customers via SMS and phone calls

National Cyber Security Centre guidance issued to help businesses produce communications their customers can trust

January 19, 2022

Vodafone switches on the UK’s first OpenRAN site to carry live 5G traffic

Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN. The site in Bath is the first of 2,500 5G and 4G OpenRAN sites that Vodafone has committed to, and a major step in supporting the Government’s ambition to accelerate the development of the OpenRAN ecosystem.