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November 29, 2021

Shared Rural Network Procurement Reaches Important Milestone

The Contract Notice for the Acquisition, Design and Build (ADB) Framework has today been published, marking an important milestone in the publicly funded element of the programme.

November 29, 2021

Guest Blog: How Vodafone protects its customers from scam calls and texts

Fraudulent calls and texts are on the rise, but not only has Vodafone built up its defences to protect its customers, it also has even more safeguards in the works.

November 22, 2021

#Talking5G with Daniel Donnelly

Our latest #Talking5G video explores how 5G will impact Northern Ireland. FSB Northern Ireland’s, Daniel Donnelly, explains how 5G will benefit businesses.

November 19, 2021

Shop savvy this Black Friday: Stop, challenge, and protect

The lead up to Christmas represents an opportunity for criminals looking to exploit and trick shoppers. Shop savvy and take a moment to stop, challenge and protect yourself to stay safe from falling prey to scammers.

November 15, 2021

#Talking5G with Nigel Rowe of Neos Networks

Our #Talking5G series returns as we are joined by Neos Networks’ Director of MNO Network Transformation, Nigel Rowe.

November 11, 2021

#RoadToNetZero: Harnessing 5G in the agriculture sector

As COP26 (2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference) draws to a close, and global parties begin to reflect on what is still left to do to achieve net zero by 2050, we explore how 5G will support the agriculture sector to reduce emissions.

November 8, 2021

#RoadToNetZero: Harnessing 5G in the manufacturing sector

COP26 (2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference) continues this week as global parties meet in Glasgow to discuss how we can accelerate action towards reaching net zero by 2050 and combat the climate change challenge.

November 3, 2021

#RoadToNetZero: Harnessing 5G in the transport sector

COP26 continues this week as parties gather to discuss how global carbon emissions can be reduced. The second in our four-part #RoadToNetZero blog series, explores how 5G can be harnessed to benefit the transport sector.

November 1, 2021

#RoadToNetZero: Harnessing 5G in the energy sector

Climate change has proven to represent one of the biggest challenges of modern times. This week global parties gather in Glasgow for COP26 (2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference) to accelerate action towards reaching net zero by 2050.

October 27, 2021

Guest Blog: Why is 5G research so integral to our future?

Principal analyst and founder of Assembly Research, Matthew Howett offers a detailed explanation about his research into 5G; why research into public opinion is so important for the future of 5G, and further insight to the trends he is noticing.

October 21, 2021

Government and Industry Come Together to Agree New Charter to Counter Fraud as Part of Joint Fraud Taskforce

Three new fraud charters across the telecommunication, retail banking, and accountancy sectors have been agreed with the Government and industry ahead of a new Fraud Action Plan to counter fraud.

October 20, 2021

#Talking5G with Policy Points' Steve Hughes - 5G and Climate Change

With the release of Mobile UK's Connectivity and Climate Change report as part of the #Talking5G's series we talk to the report's author, Steve Hughes, Director at Policy Points.

October 19, 2021

COP26: Landmark report highlights how 5G will help lay the path to net zero

New report from Mobile UK outlines how 5G can support key industries to reduce greenhouse emissions and calls on policymakers to act now to enable networks to be deployed more quickly in order to realise climate goals sooner.

October 18, 2021

Guest Blog: Building 5G momentum two years on from launch

Chief Technology Officer at the newly created Virgin Media O2, Jeanie York, outlines the company's 5G milestone, its tests adn trials programmes and the positive repercussions this technology will have on society for years to come.

October 13, 2021

Infralink Consultation: A National Approach to Mobile Connectivity

Infralink has published a consulation to consult and gain feedback on its Standard Leases and Payment Guidance.

October 11, 2021

Guest Blog: The World of Planning

Sean McHenry, National Planning and Community Manager at Cornerstone provides a fascinating insight into the world of National Planning.

October 4, 2021

#Talking5G with Cllr Mark Hawthorne MBE, Digital Champion for the LGA and Leader of Gloucestershire County Council

The fourth entry in our #Talking5G series comes from the Local Government Association’s Digital Champion and Gloucestershire County Leader, Councillor Mark Hawthorne MBE.

September 28, 2021

New ‘159’ Anti-fraud Hotline Will Connect People Directly To Their Bank If They Fear They’re Being Scammed

159, a telephone hotline, has launched in conjunction with Stop Scams UK, mobile companies and banks, to help in the fight against fraud.

September 27, 2021

Global poll highlights shifting attitude to 5G

A recent YouGov poll has shown concerns about 5G are shifting and are now the lowest when compared to other countries.

September 22, 2021

#Talking5G with Scottish Futures Trust’s Sarah Eynon

This week, Sarah Eynon, Associate Director of Scottish Futures Trust, joins our #Talking5G series to give an insight into the social impacts 5G will have on individuals and communities and the associated considerations.