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August 4, 2021

Guest Blog: Three UK calls for policy reform to connect rural areas to 5G WiFi

Stephen Lerner, General Counsel & Regulatory Affairs Director at Three, discusses how 5G Broadband – Fixed Wireless Access – could be installed in rural areas quicker and for half the cost of full fibre.

August 2, 2021

How will 5G enhance our driving experiences?

From communicating with other cars on the road to sharing data on congestion and hazards, the potential of 5G in enhancing the way we drive, are driven, or even how vehicles drive themselves, is endless.

July 28, 2021

Guest Blog: On-Demand 5G and Network Convergence to Bring Connectivity to All

Marc Allera, CEO of BT's Consumer Division looks ahead to focus on building the network of the future to drive growth and deliver new, and improved, customer experiences.

July 26, 2021

#5GCheckTheFacts Video Launch

5G is game-changing. We are already seeing the impact it is having in industries worldwide. With any advance in technology people will always have questions. These include ‘Is 5G safe?’ ‘Are 5G masts safe?’ ‘Can 5G spread #COVID-19?’ ‘Why do we need 5G?’.

July 16, 2021

Guest Blog: Imagining a 5G future

Andy Hawkins, itech4good. With over 20 years in IT and telecoms working for major global brands including Siemens, Andy Hawkins now advises start-ups using technology as a force for good - for people, planet and profit. He is also a B Corp advisor.

July 14, 2021

5G Technology And The Reinvention Of Retail

In our latest mini-pack, we explore how 5G will revolutionise the retail industry and highlight four innovative case studies to illustrate this.

July 13, 2021

Case study: 5G technology to power ground-breaking driverless truck project

Our #5GCheckTheFacts campaign has highlighted how 5G technology is revolutionising many industries and sectors across the globe including healthcare, gaming and more. 5G is expected to connect almost everything around us with an ultra-fast, highly reliable, and fully responsive network.

July 9, 2021

Mobile UK Responds to Labour Party’s Rural England Policy Review

Mobile UK has submitted evidence into the Labour Party's rural England policy review and has called for flexibility in the planning and regulatory regime to enable operators to deploy thier networks effectively.

July 6, 2021

Mobile UK Provides Recommendations to PSA Consultation on its 15th Code of Practice

Mobile UK has submitted its response to the Phone-paid Services Authority’s consultation on its draft 15th Code of Practice.

July 2, 2021

The UK Government announces new £30 million competition to make the UK a pioneer in building 5G networks

The UK Government has announced a new £30 million competition to turn the UK into a leading global destination for developing the next generation of 5G networks.

June 30, 2021

5G is Transforming Sporting Experiences

The transformation 5G will bring to the sporting world cannot be understated. 5G technology is enabling fans to get closer to the action than ever before.

June 29, 2021

Shared Rural Network to boost coverage across the United Kingdom

Scotland, Wales and North East England to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under new £1 billion Shared Rural Network

June 18, 2021

Mobile UK submits evidence to the APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse on Rural Productivity

Mobile UK has both submitted written and oral evidence to the APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse for its inquiry into rural productivity.

June 15, 2021

Permitted Development Reforms Vital for Mobile Network Rollout as Mobile UK Submits Response to DCMS and MHCLG Technical Consultation

Mobile UK submits its response to the DCMS and MHCLG’s on changes to permitted development rights for electronic communications infrastructure.

June 11, 2021

Case study: How 5G technology is fuelling fashion

With London Fashion Week (LFW) 2021 this weekend we explore how 5G technology has been used to create new immersive digital experiences on the catwalk.

June 11, 2021

Effective Deployment Of 5G Could Help G7 Manufacturing Sectors To Cut The Equivalent Of 75% Of The Annual Carbon Emissions Of France

Mobile UK highlights how the fast and effective deployment of 5G could help the combined G7 manufacturing sectors reduce their total carbon emissions by 1% during the period 2020-2035.

June 8, 2021

The Benefits of the Shared Rural Network - Information Sheets

New information sheets to learn more about how the Shared Rural Network will make a difference to those living and working in rural communities across the UK.

June 7, 2021

How 5G Can Help Meet The Climate Change Challenge

In our latest Mini-Pack looking at how 5G can help tackle Climate Change we highlight four case studies where this technology is already having an impact on wastage and emissions.

June 5, 2021

Initial Research From Mobile UK Reveals The Vast Potential Of 5G To Fight Climate Change

On World Environment Day, new research from Mobile UK highlights how 5G will be a significant facilitator in the battle to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate change goals.

May 27, 2021

Real Wireless appointed as Independent Assessor for Shared Rural Network Initiative

Real Wireless announced as Independent Assessor of the Shared Rural Network by the Department of Digital, Media, Culture & Sport.