Earlier this month the Government launched its new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy for the UK. It outlines a number of measures for how wireless infrastructure will “unlock growth, innovation and potential” across the country.
Including:
- A framework to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the population
- Deliver standalone 5G to all populated areas in the UK by 2030
- Invest £40 million to drive take-up of innovative 5G-enabled services for businesses and the public sector.
- It also sets out a 6G development strategy to meet the UK’s future connectivity needs.
Real Wireless has worked on a number of projects to inform Government policy on wireless infrastructure and can see the influence of this in some of the content of the Strategy, but delving into the detail will be key to understanding what this really means for wireless infrastructure in the UK. The Real Wireless team will be analysing the detail and sharing our thoughts over the coming months. Watch this space.
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/investment-in-telecoms-innovation-and-rd
