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September 9, 2026

Delivering the UK’s Digital Ambition: Policy, Planning, and Investment at Connected Britain 2026

Connected Britain 2026 comes at a pivotal moment to bring industry and government together on connectivity and investment.

August 18, 2026

Mobile UK Welcomes Landmark NPPF Reforms Prioritising Digital Connectivity

Mobile UK welcomes the Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework ensuring mobile infrastructure is treated as an essential national priority.

August 17, 2026

Mobile UK welcomes the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP as the new Minister for Telecoms

Mobile UK welcomes the appointment of the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP as the new Minister for Telecoms.

August 14, 2026

SRN Update: 150 EAS Masts Now Live Across the UK

150 rural 4G masts now live so holidaymakers can switch off without being cut off

August 10, 2026

How UK Mobile Operators Are Using AI and Data Insights to Fight Record Fraud

See how Mobile UK’s member operators are investing in network-level technology and AI to protect millions of customers from cyber threats.

July 21, 2026

Fixing the Signal: What Does Telecoms Policy Look Like Under Andy Burnham?

World-class mobile networks don't happen by accident—they require bold policy choices. Mobile UK CEO, Hamish MacLeod, explores the crucial steps the incoming government must take to propel the sector forward.

July 16, 2026

Dialing Into the Future: Mobile UK Celebrates 10 Years of Connection and Calls to Mobilise Britain

As Mobile UK marks its tenth anniversary read here speeches from the Digital Minister and Mobile UK about a decade of innovation and a special podcast of the event.

July 9, 2026

Connecting the Future: Reflecting on Mobile UK’s 10th Anniversary and the Path Forward

Our Chief Executive, Hamish MacLeod, reflects on our Annual Reception marking 10 years of Mobile UK. In doing so he also looks to the future and the key policy asks needed.

July 6, 2026

The Public Investment Blind Spot: Why the Invest in Britain Index Leaves the "Invisible Thread" Hanging

Where should public investment be spent. That is a critical question, but why so often is mobile infrastructure missed out of the discusion? Read more here.

July 1, 2026

Policy Unplugged Podcast with Buffering Britain: Planning Reform - The £37 Billion Fix Hiding in Plain Sight

Sitting 59th in the world for mobile download speeds the Buffering Britain campaign talks to Mobile UK about the planning fix that could supercharge mobile deployment across the UK.

June 25, 2026

Mobilise Britain: Turning Ofcom’s Connectivity Vision into Reality

Responding to Ofcom's recent paper, Connectivity You Can Count On, Gareth Elliott writes what needs to be done to mobilise Britain. Read on here.

June 17, 2026

SRN Update: New 4G Mast Activations Boost Rural Connectivity Across the UK

Mobile coverage in several rural communities across Great Britain has received an upgrade following a series of new Shared Rural Network 4G mast activations.

June 12, 2026

London Tech Week 2026: Connectivity Left Out of the UK’s AI Narrative

At London Tech Week the Prime Minister set out the Government’s vision for AI, what was noticeable was the lack of reference to digital connectivity or mobile infrastructure.

June 9, 2026

Accelerating the UK’s Mobile Infrastructure: Insights from Our Parliamentary Dinner with the Industry Parliament Trust

Hosted by the Industry Parliament Trust, Mobile UK attended a parlimentary dinner with cross party politicians to discuss the industry and key policy initaitives designed to spur innovation and unlock deployment.

June 4, 2026

Industry Leadership and Policy Alignment: Reflecting on the Mobile UK Parliamentary Dinner

Mobile UK hosted MPs at a Parliamentary dinner to discuss the Mobile Market Review. Read more here.

June 4, 2026

The Invisible Foundation of AI ‘Mobile Connectivity’ Can No Longer Be Overlooked

Today the UK marks AI Awareness Day but is there a gap in the digital foundations needed to fully exploiut this critical technology. Read on here.

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.