Latest NewsGuest BlogsNews Archivepress@mobileuk.org

Latest News

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.