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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.