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November 8, 2019

Mobile UK calls on all political parties to commit to ‘Building Mobile Britain’

To fully realise the benefits of mobile connectivity and ensure the UK’s success in the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ there needs to be a greater focus from the next government on promoting innovation and enabling mobile deployment.

November 4, 2019

Mobile UK makes the case for critical planning reforms in its consultation response to the DCMS and MHCLG on permitted development rights

Mobile UK welcomes the Government’s proposals for building stronger, higher masts that could potentially host all mobile operators and build in the flexibility to host new 5G apparatus, and thus enable the next generation of services and applications.

October 25, 2019

Mobile operators work with Government to deliver 95% 4G coverage to UK landmass through a Shared Rural Network programme

The UK’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) and Government have been working towards a £1 billion proposal to build a Shared Rural Network that would see 4G mobile coverage extended to 95% of the UK’s landmass.

October 22, 2019

Connected World: Mobile UK speaks about new 5G networks and the Shared Rural Network

Mobile UK speaks at the Connected World Summit on UK preparedness and the Shared Rural Network

October 14, 2019

Mobile UK submits a response to DCMS consultation on consumer advocacy reform in telecoms

Mobile UK has submitted its response to the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport’s consultation on reforming consumer advocacy in telecoms.

September 17, 2019

Planning for a 5G world, and why reform is required?

Gareth Elliott, Mobile UK's Head of Planning and Communications, considers the Government's consultation on permitted development rights.

September 13, 2019

Mobile UK responds to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy’s Inquiry

Mobile UK has submitted its response to the Joint Committee on the National Security's inquiry into ensuring access to ‘safe’ technology: the UK’s 5G infrastructure and national security

September 9, 2019

Public Health England - Letter to House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on 5G Health Effects

Letter from Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive, Public Health England, to the Chair of the Committee, regarding the health effects of 5G.

August 27, 2019

DCMS launches consultation into planning reform

Mobile UK welcomes a new consultation from DCMS that looks into much needed planning reform to assist the roll-out of mobile networks.

August 26, 2019

Scottish 5G strategy builds on industry recommendations

Mobile UK welcomes the Scottish Government’s 5G strategy which identifies key areas of reform that will be needed to enable efficient roll-out of mobile networks.

August 16, 2019

GSMA Guest Blog: 5G – Exploring the safety limits and addressing the myths

Dr Jack Rowley, Senior Director Research and Sustainability at the GSMA explores the safety limits and addresses the myths surrounding 5G

July 25, 2019

New Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport welcomed by industry...

As Mobile UK welcomes the Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP as the new Digital Secretary, though, it reiterates that there is plenty to work on with Government.

July 23, 2019

Mobile Networks welcome opportunity to work with Government to significantly boost rural coverage

The UK’s four mobile networks are working in partnership with the Government on plans that could significantly improve 4G coverage in rural areas.

July 1, 2019

Mobile UK submits evidence in response to the DCMS and Home Office online harms White Paper

Mobile UK submits evidence in response to the DCMS and Home Office online harms White Paper.

June 28, 2019

Business Reporter Future of Mobile Digital Campaign - 5G and all that: is 2019 truly the year of mobile connectivity – and are we ready?

Mobile UK’s Gareth Elliott ask as part of Business Reporters Future of Mobile Digital Hub campaign whether 2019 is truly the year of mobile connectivity and whether the UK is truly ready?

June 25, 2019

Mobile UK outlines the benefits of an industry-supported Shared Rural Network in its submission to EFRA’s rural broadband inquiry

Mobile UK submits evidence to the EFRA Committee and seeks to work with members to build support for the Shared Rural Network which has the support of all four operators and goes beyond current Ofcom proposals