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February 21, 2020

Ofcom: 5G Spectrum Measurement Well Within Guideline Levels

Ofcom publishes results from its latest spectrum measurement programme measuring EMF emissions from equipment used to transmit 5G mobile signals.

February 20, 2020

The Government announces new £65m package to unlock the potential of 5G

The Digital Secretary announces new £65 million package to unlock the potential of 5G. The new package seeks to benefit rural areas by funding a series of government-funded trials to help them adapt to and seize the potential of 5G technology.

February 13, 2020

Mobile UK welcomes The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP on his appointment to Secretary of State for the DCMS

Mobile UK welcomes the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP as he takes up his new role as Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

February 6, 2020

A Plan of Action for Trackside Access to Improve Rail Connectivity is Required

Mobile UK welcomes a new report published by the National Infrastructure Commission called Connected Future: Getting back on track calling on the Government to develop a plan of action for mobile connectivity across the UK’s transport networks.

February 6, 2020

District Councils Network – Mobile UK outlines the central role of local government in mobile connectivity

Mobile UK is once again sponsoring the District Council Network’s Annual Conference and in doing so is demonstrating the central role of local government in building mobile Britain.

January 29, 2020

Mobile UK calls for a Mobile Action Plan for Northern Ireland

Speaking at the Ofcom and NI LGA ‘Improving Connectivity:Our 5G future’ summit to discuss mobile connectivity Mobile UK called for aMobile Action Plan for Northern Ireland.

January 28, 2020

Mobile UK Statement on Huawei

Hamish MacLeod, Director at Mobile UK, comments on the Government's announcement regarding Huawei

December 23, 2019

Mobile operators connect London's Underground with full 4G connectivity

The four main mobile operators have signed an agreement with TfL to pilot full 4G connectivity for the first time on parts of London’s Underground.

December 16, 2019

Baroness Morgan’s first item of business must be honouring the commitment to the Shared Rural Network

Welcoming the reappointment of The Rt Hon Baroness Morgan as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Mobile UK calls on her first order of business to honour the Prime Minister’s pledge to commit to the Shared Rural Network within the first 100 days of a majority government.

December 13, 2019

The Government Must Deliver on its Commitment to Progress the Shared Rural Network within 100 Days

The Prime Minister pledged his Government's committment to progress the Shared Rural Network within its first 100 days. The industry stands ready to work in partnership with the Government to deliver the SRN.

November 27, 2019

Mobile UK joins GMCA to discuss accelerating the rolloutof 5G across Greater Manchester at its GM 5G Special Conference

With 5G deployment active across the United Kingdom Mobile UK welcomed an invitation from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to join a special conference with crucial local authorities to discuss accelerating the rollout of 5G across Greater Manchester.

November 19, 2019

CCN Annual Conference – Shared Rural Network offers a significant step forward in mobile coverage

Hamish MacLeod, outlines the Shared Rural Network at CCN's 2019 Annual Conference reception sponsored by Mobile UK.

November 15, 2019

Full recognition for mobile connectivity must be at the heart of the Welsh National Development Framework

Mobile UK submits its response to the Welsh Development Framework

November 14, 2019

CCN Blog: Mobile Industry announces unprecedented Shared Rural Network

Director at Mobile UK, Hamish MacLeod, writes in the CCN blog about the mobile industry's unprecedented joint inititaitve, the Shared Rural Network

November 8, 2019

Mobile UK calls on all political parties to commit to ‘Building Mobile Britain’

To fully realise the benefits of mobile connectivity and ensure the UK’s success in the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ there needs to be a greater focus from the next government on promoting innovation and enabling mobile deployment.

November 4, 2019

Mobile UK makes the case for critical planning reforms in its consultation response to the DCMS and MHCLG on permitted development rights

Mobile UK welcomes the Government’s proposals for building stronger, higher masts that could potentially host all mobile operators and build in the flexibility to host new 5G apparatus, and thus enable the next generation of services and applications.

October 25, 2019

Mobile operators work with Government to deliver 95% 4G coverage to UK landmass through a Shared Rural Network programme

The UK’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) and Government have been working towards a £1 billion proposal to build a Shared Rural Network that would see 4G mobile coverage extended to 95% of the UK’s landmass.

October 22, 2019

Connected World: Mobile UK speaks about new 5G networks and the Shared Rural Network

Mobile UK speaks at the Connected World Summit on UK preparedness and the Shared Rural Network

October 14, 2019

Mobile UK submits a response to DCMS consultation on consumer advocacy reform in telecoms

Mobile UK has submitted its response to the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport’s consultation on reforming consumer advocacy in telecoms.

September 17, 2019

Planning for a 5G world, and why reform is required?

Gareth Elliott, Mobile UK's Head of Planning and Communications, considers the Government's consultation on permitted development rights.