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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.

January 6, 2026

Mobile UK Welcomes APPG Report Highlighting Mobile Connectivity as the Engine of National Growth

Mobile UK welcomes the release of the Digital Communities APPG report, Reconnecting Britain: Restoring Trust, Connecting Communities and Driving Inclusive Growth.

December 24, 2025

Signal All The Way! Christmas Comes Early As Over 100 Mobile Masts Bring 4G Joy To Britain’s Rural Communities

Over 100 mobile masts upgraded across rural Wales, Scotland and England delivering new 4G coverage from all mobile network operators for the first time

December 22, 2025

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!

As 2025 closes and we await 2026 everyone at Mobile UK would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

December 17, 2025

Why The Government’s Growth Mission Depends On Unlocking Mobile Infrastructure

Achieving government ambitions on housing and AI cannot happen in isolation. National policies must recognise mobile connectivity’s enabling role. Read more here.

December 11, 2025

Mobile UK Welcomes House of Lords Committee Call to Remove Smaller Works from BSR Red Tape

Mobile UK welcomes the publication of the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee’s report, The Building Safety Regulator: Building a better regulator.

December 9, 2025

Sleigh Bells to Smartphones: Keeping Connected at Christmas

Our latest report, Connected Christmas, explores how mobile networks are the invisible thread weaving families, communities, and businesses closer during the holidays. Read here.

December 4, 2025

New Podcast: Turning Commitment into Action: The Roadmap for UK Mobile Infrastructure

In our latest podcast episode, Mobile UK hosts Grainne Gilmore, Director of Research and Insights at Cluttons, for a deep dive into the state of the nation’s digital infrastructure.

November 27, 2025

2026 Predictions: Hear From The Experts What’s In Store For Mobile Connectivity Next Year

Looking ahead to 2026, we have invited a number of industry leaders to share their forecasts for the trends and challenges that will define connectivity in 2026.

November 5, 2025

Mobile Networks Agree Landmark Charter With Government To Crackdown On Spoofed Numbers

Mobile UK’s member networks commit to upgrade networks to tackle foreign call centres from spoofing UK numbers via landmark Telecoms Charter agreed jointly with the UK Government.

October 16, 2025

Ofcom Announces Spectrum Auction Results Releasing Airwaves To Improve 5G In The Busiest Places

Ofcom has announced the outcome of the Principal stage of its auction to release more airwaves to improve 5G in the busiest places