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May 14, 2026

Podcast: What The Mobile Market Review Must Get Right - Policy Unplugged

In our debut Policy Unplugged podcast we speak to Karen Egan from Enders Analysis about the importance of the Mobile Market Review.

May 8, 2026

Introducing Policy Unplugged: Our New Podcast Series Exploring the Policies Shaping the UK’s Mobile Future

Mobile UK launches its newest podcast series, Policy Unplugged, discssing the policies that matter to the UK's mobile sector.

May 6, 2026

Connecting the Future: Mobile UK Responds to the 2026 Mobile Market Review

Mobile UK submits its response to the crucial Mobile Market Review. Read here to see why this review is so timely.

April 30, 2026

Shaping the UK’s Connected Future: Mobile UK at Connected Britain 2026

Mobile UK will be taking part in Connected Britain 2026 during day 1 of the event on the 9th September through two key panel sessions. Click here to learn more.

April 27, 2026

Connecting the Future: Why the Mobile Market Review is a Watershed Moment for the UK

DSITs Mobile Market Review signals a clear intention from the Government to prioritise the sustainability and investability of mobile sector. Here we explore what is needed from the review.

April 27, 2026

Protecting UK Customers From Mobile Fraud – Q1 Update

Since tracking began, the UK mobile industry has now blocked a cumulative total of 2,831,725,191 scam SMS messages. Read more to see the continuing actions mobile operators are taking to tackle fraud.

April 8, 2026

Podcast: Why Councils And Industry Need A Digital Champion For Connectivity

Check out our latest podcast where Gareth talks to Paulo Taveres, a Senior Planning Office, about his role as a digital champion. Click here to liste.

March 25, 2026

Podcast: How Targeted Planning Reforms Could Transform UK Connectivity

Listen to our latest podcast with Maxwell Marlow from TYI who showcases how small targeted reforms could turbocharge mobile infrastructure deployment.

March 18, 2026

Targeted Regulatory Updates: A High-Impact Pathway for the UK’s Digital Infrastructure, New Report Finds

Small, targeted changes to UK planning policy could help unlock transformative economic benefits and accelerate the rollout of next-generation mobile connectivity at no cost to the taxpayer. Read the report here.

March 17, 2026

Connectivity: The Foundation of London’s Economic Growth

BusinessLDN’s Growth Commission unveiled a decisive action plan to turbocharge London’s economy calling on the removal of regulatory barriers.

March 10, 2026

Mobile UK Welcomes NPPF Consultation While Urging Enhancements to Promote Digital Connectivity

Mobile UK has responded, jointly with the Mobile Infrastructure Forum, to the Government’s consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

March 9, 2026

UK Government Funded Mobile Phone Mast Upgrades Hit 50 mast Milestone in Wales

50 government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN).

March 4, 2026

Hamish MacLeod: From Red Tape to High Speed: Reforming the UK's Planning for a 5G Future

Hamish MacLeod writes in the Daily Telegraph about the need to get planning policy correct to ensure the UK can meet its national ambitions for growth and connectivity.

March 3, 2026

Mobile UK Responds to the Spring Statement Calling for Much Needed Planning Reform to Underpin Growth

Mobile UK's Chief Executive comments on the Chancellor's Spring Statement

February 26, 2026

Mobile Industry Calls for Planning Reforms to Unlock UK’s 5G Standalone Future

Mobile UK and the Mobile Infrastructure Forum submit joint submission on reforming planning rules for the telecoms sector to target accelerated digital infrastructure deployment.

February 10, 2026

Mobile UK Welcomes Government’s Mobile Market Review as a Vital Step Towards a Sustainable Future

Mobile UK welcomes the publication of the Government’s Mobile Market Review Call for Evidence which rightly prioritises mobile connectivity as a cornerstone of national growth.

February 10, 2026

A Legacy of Protection: Mobile UK and BBFC’s Sustained Commitment to Online Safety

Mobile UK is proud to celebrate more than 13 years of partnership with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) protecting children and young people from harmful content.

February 10, 2026

Mobile UK Launches National SMS Fraud Tracker to Mark Safer Internet Day

Mobile UK has launched a new monthly tracker that shows the cumulative number of scam messages blocked by the UK's mobile networks.

January 29, 2026

Small Chips, Big Impact: How Compound Semiconductors are Powering the Future of Mobile

Kicking off this year’s Live Better Connected podcast series we speak to CSA Catapult to learn about the UK's leading compund semiconductor cluster in South Wales.

January 21, 2026

Delivering World-Class Mobile Connectivity Requires A Planning System Fit For Purpose

To realise the Government’s ambition of a high-growth, leading AI nation action is needed is to reform the planning regulations for the mobile sector.