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class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/lbc-podcast-unlocking-career-potential-with-5g-a-conversation-with-innovation-pioneer-nick-mellors" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 27, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">LBC Podcast: Unlocking Career Potential with 5G: A Conversation with Innovation Pioneer Nick Mellors </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Our Live Better Connected podcast is back. This time we are diving deep into the world of 5G and its transformative impact on careers with innovation pioneer, Nick Mellors.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uks-response-to-the-industrial-strategy-a-vision-for-a-digitally-connected-future" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 25, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK’s Response to the Industrial Strategy: A Vision for a Digitally Connected Future</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK submits its response to the Government's 'Invest 2035: The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy' consultation. Read here for more information.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/cop29-how-the-uks-mobile-operators-are-contributing-to-the-fight-against-climate-change" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 19, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">COP29: How the UK’s Mobile Operators are Contributing to the Fight Against Climate Change </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">In this blog we reflect on how the UK’s mobile network operators are contributing a more sustainable environmental future.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/unleashing-the-power-of-5g-sa-industry-predictions-for-2025" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 13, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Unleashing the Power of 5G SA: Industry Predictions for 2025</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">As we approach the end of the year, we’ve invited industry experts to share their insights and predictions for what 2025 might hold for the mobile industry. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/ofcom-announces-next-steps-for-uk-5g-mobile-auction-of-26ghz-and-40ghz-spectrum" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 11, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Ofcom Announces Next Steps For UK 5G Mobile Auction of 26GHz and 40GHz Spectrum</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The next UK spectrum auction has moved a significant step closer, with the publication of the text of the final regulations by Ofcom today. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/uk-mobile-industry-blocks-one-billion-scam-messages" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 6, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">UK Mobile Industry Blocks One Billion Scam Messages</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The UK's mobile network operators have successfully blocked over one billion scam messages, safeguarding their customers from potential harm.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-hosts-annual-parliamentary-reception-with-speech-from-dsit-minister-sir-chris-bryant-mp" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 23, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK Hosts Annual Parliamentary Reception With Speech From DSIT Minister Sir Chris Bryant MP</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">This week we were delighted to hold our annual Parliamentary Reception sponsored by Julie Minns MP and attended by Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of State for the DSIT.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/100-days-of-government-progress-and-challenges-on-mobile-connectivity" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 14, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">100 Days of Government: Progress On Mobile UK's Key Asks </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">It has been 100 days since the Labour Party took office. Here we look at progress on our key asks from the new Government.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/navigating-the-digital-divide-failing-to-plan-planning-will-fail" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 10, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Navigating The Digital Divide: Failing To Plan, Planning Will Fail </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Join Mobile UK online next week at 3.00pm on Tuesday, 15 October for an insightful panel discussion entitled: “Navigating the Divide: Failing to Plan, Planning Will Fail” as part of Digital Leaders Week 2024. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/connected-or-not-are-we-more-connected-than-we-realise" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 2, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Connected or Not? - Are We More Connected Than We Realise? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">When is a doorbell not just a doorbell? When is a fridge more than just a fridge? Our recent report on public perception highlighted a misconnect between how connected we are and what we think. Read on.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/vodafone-national-rollout-of-5g-standalone-network-across-road-and-rail-to-unlock-ps3-billion-for-uk-economy" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">September 27, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Vodafone: National Rollout Of 5G Standalone Network Across Road And Rail To Unlock £3 Billion For Uk Economy </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">From being able to work while commuting to reduced delays and smoother journeys, 5G SA can help change rail and road transport in the UK for the better. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-programme-update-2" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">September 20, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Programme Update</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">This month, Ofcom published its update on the compliance of the UK’s four mobile network operators with their Shared Rural Network coverage obligations. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/ofcom-update-on-srn-coverage-obligations" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">September 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Ofcom Update on SRN Coverage Obligations</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ofcom has today published an update on the compliance of the UK’s four mobile network operators with their Shared Rural Network coverage obligations. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-out-and-about-in-september-and-october" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">September 6, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK Out And About In September And October </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK has a packed schedule over September and October, inlcuding Connected Britain and Digital Leaders Week. Click here to see a rundown of events (inc. links to invites).</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/new-study-indicates-current-planning-laws-do-not-cater-to-public-attitudes-and-needs-for-mobile-infrastructure" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 19, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">New Study Indicates Current Planning Laws Do Not Cater To Public Attitudes And Needs For Mobile Infrastructure </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK publishes its newest report ‘How Connected Are You?’ exploring public perceptions of mobile connectivity and attitudes towards mobile infrastructure in the UK. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/calums-road---a-story-of-the-importance-of-connectivity-and-what-happens-without-it" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 16, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Calum’s Road – A Story Of The Importance Of Connectivity And What Happens Without It </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">This fascinating story of Calum MacLeod and his road tells of the importance of connectivity to cut-off areas and what it means to local communities to connect them.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-what-does-mobile-connectivity-mean-to-a-crofter-in-the-outer-hebrides" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 15, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: What Does Mobile Connectivity Mean To A Crofter In The Outer Hebrides </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The final podcast of our Better Connected Rural week hears from a local South Uist crofter on what mobile connectivity means to the rural community</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-why-would-you-need-a-helicopter-to-install-a-mobile-mast" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 15, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Why Would You Need A Helicopter To Install A Mobile Mast? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">In this episode of the Live Beter Connected podcast we hear the perspective of a helicopter pilot as to the benefits of air installations of mobile infrastructue in very remote areas.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-local-council-perspectives-of-mobile-connectivity-in-rural-areas" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 14, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Local Council Perspectives Of Mobile Connectivity In Rural Areas </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">In this latest episode as part of #BetterConnectedRural our Director of Policy and Communications, Gareth Elliott welcomes Paul Steele, Council Leader at Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/how-is-mobile-infrastructure-installed-in-rural-areas-notes-from-the-isle-of-uist" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">August 13, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">How Is Mobile Infrastructure Installed In Rural Areas? Notes From South Uist </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">As part of our rural themed week, our Director of Policy Gareth Elliott shares an insightful VLOG exploring the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, South Uist.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/betterconnectedrural-mobile-uk-initiates-rural-connectivity-week" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">#BetterConnectedRural: Mobile UK Initiates Rural Connectivity Week </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Over the next week Mobile UK will be exploring the importance and benefits of mobile connectivity to rural Britain. Join us as we publish new stories and information under the #BetterConnectedRural and invite other to share their experiences too.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-in-conversation-with-three-cno-iain-milliagan-and-the-benefits-of-connectivity-in-rural-areas" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: In Conversation With Three CNO Iain Milligan And The Benefits Of Connectivity In Rural Areas</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK is joined by mobile operator Three UK’s Chief Network Officer Iain Milligan in our latest episode focusing on rural connectivity and agriculture.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-endorses-which-campaign-to-make-fraud-a-national-priority" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">August 1, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK Endorses Which? Campaign to Make Fraud a National Priority</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK joins with Which? in a coalition representing some of the UK’s biggest banks and telecoms providers to make a landmark commitment to urge the new government to make fraud a national priority. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/5g-connected-technologies-in-public-buildings-could-help-councils-slash-their-energy-bills-saving-taxpayer-cash-and-reducing-their-carbon-emissions" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">July 30, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">5G-Connected Technologies In Public Buildings Could Help Councils Slash Their Energy Bills, Saving Taxpayer Cash And Reducing Their Carbon Emissions. </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">New modelling for Vodafone UK reveals how digital technologies, powered by 5G, could bring huge cost and energy savings when applied to public buildings like hospitals, schools, leisure centres and police stations.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/connected-britain-2024-exploring-the-state-of-play-for-the-uk-mobile-industry" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">July 29, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Connected Britain 2024: Exploring The State Of Play For The UK Mobile Industry </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Connected Britain is fast appraoching on 11 September and once again Mobile UK is thrilled to announce its own participation in this annual event showcasing connectivity.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/the-kings-speech-labours-vision-for-uk-planning-reform-must-include-mobile-infrastructure" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">July 17, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">The King’s Speech: Labour’s Vision For UK Planning Reform Must Include Mobile Infrastructure </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ahead of the King's Speech Mobile UK outline the importance of ensuring mobile infrastructure is embedded in the government's expected planning reform.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-election-special-with-public-affairs-professional-john-arnold" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">July 3, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Election Special with Public Affairs Professional John Arnold</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ahead of the General Election Gareth Eliott welcomes John Arnold, a veteran public affairs professional to give his take on the election and what it means for the infrastructure sector. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/vodafone-meets-partial-not-spot-target-as-part-of-shared-rural-network-programme" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">July 1, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Vodafone meets Partial Not Spot Target As Part of Shared Rural Network Programme</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Vodafone has confirmed that is has hit its Partial Not Spot (PNS) coverage target of the Shared Rural Network programme, reinforcing the company’s commitment to rural communities throughout the UK as The Nation’s Network.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/virgin-media-o2-completes-first-stage-of-shared-rural-network-with-uks-highest-mobile-mast-at-glencoe" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">June 30, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Virgin Media O2 Completes First Stage Of Shared Rural Network With UK’s Highest Mobile Mast At Glencoe</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Virgin Media O2 has completed the first phase of its Shared Rural Network (SRN) rollout, bringing reliable 4G coverage to 227 rural communities across the UK. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-election-special-with-nick-wiggin-head-of-partnerships" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 28, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Election Special with Nick Wiggin, Head of Partnerships</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The Live Better Connected Podcast General Election mini series continues, welcoming new guests to give us a bit of insight into what’s going on and tracking next week’s election. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/new-report-shows-life-changing-impact-of-mobile-connectivity-on-uks-rural-communities" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 26, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">New Report Shows “Life-Changing” Impact of Mobile Connectivity on UK’s Rural Communities</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">A new independent report, commissioned using data from four EE mast deployments, shows 4G mobile connectivity can generate more than £6 million for a rural community.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-election-special-with-tom-kelly-strategic-infrastructure-advisor" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 21, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Election Special with Tom Kelly, Strategic Infrastructure Advisor</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ahead of the general elections we have launched a brand new limited mini-series, where we welcome guests who have stepped both in and around the infrastructure and political worlds. In this episode we speak with Tom Kelly, former government spokesperson for the Prime Minister.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-and-mobile-infrastructure-forum-publish-six-point-planning-framework-ahead-of-the-general-election" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 17, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK and Mobile Infrastructure Forum Publish Six-Point Planning Framework Ahead of the General Election </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">New report builds on the once in a generation opportunity highlighted by leading politicians, and presents a detailed six-point framework to overcome the underfunded and under resourced planning system to enable mobile network rollout.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/blog-digital-connectivity-needs-to-be-at-the-heart-of-the-elecion" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Blog: Digital Connectivity Needs to be at the Heart of the Election</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Hamish MacLeod, Mobile UK's Chief Executive, outlines how digital connectivity must be at the heart of this General Election and what is needed to spur investment in the sector.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-launches-industry-manifesto-calling-on-the-next-government-to-prioritise-reform-to-unlock-sector-investment" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">June 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK Launches Industry Manifesto Calling on the Next Government to Prioritise Reform to Unlock Sector Investment </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK is calling on the next government to initiative our Five-Point Plan to unlock investment and ensure the UK continues to benefit from world-class connectivity.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-200-rural-locations-across-the-uk-now-receiving-vodafone-4g-through-shared-rural-network-srn-programme" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 19, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: 200 Rural Locations Across the UK Now Receiving Vodafone 4G Through Shared Rural Network (SRN) Programme</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Vodafone customers visiting, living or working in 200 rural locations across the UK are now receiving strong and fast Vodafone 4G through the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-infrastructure-forum-member-cornerstone-unveils-policy-reform-blueprint-to-propel-uks-digital-infrastructure-transformation" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 15, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile Infrastructure Forum Member Cornerstone Unveils Policy Reform Blueprint to Propel UK's Digital Infrastructure Transformation</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Cornerstone has unveiled a 6-point strategic framework </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-virgin-media-o2-reaches-major-milestone-with-150-shared-rural-network-sites-deployed" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 15, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Virgin Media O2 Reaches Major Milestone with 150 Shared Rural Network Sites Deployed</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Virgin Media O2 hits another milestone as the remote Isle of Eigg becomes the 150th site delivered by VMO2 as part of the Shared Rural Network.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/world-telecommunication-day-2024-meeting-the-uks-connectivity-goals" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 15, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">World Telecommunication Day 2024: Meeting the UK’s Connectivity Goals </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">World Telecommunication Day! This annual awareness day celebrates the power of digital innovation in advancing sustainable development and prosperity for all. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-government-funded-upgrade-delivers-new-4g-coverage-in-monmouthshire" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 7, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Government Funded Upgrade Delivers New 4G Coverage in Monmouthshire</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Rural towns and villages in Monmouthshire, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are benefiting are benefiting from faster, more reliable mobile coverage as government-funded 4G network upgrades were switched on.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/guest-blog-making-britain-a-global-leader-in-telecoms-regulation" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">May 1, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Guest Blog: Making Britain a Global Leader in Telecoms Regulation</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Professor Eric Yeatman, Professor Chris Tucci and Dr Marika Livari discuss how the right regulation can spur investment and reap rewards for the UK. Read here.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/connected-north-wireless-technology-in-the-north" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">April 29, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Connected North: Wireless Technology in the North </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Last week Mobile UK attended the Connected North annual event in Manchester which brings together industry leaders to discuss better connectivity in the North of the UK.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/lbc-podcast-author-of-major-industry-report-talks-about-urgent-need-to-rebalance-the-investment-environment-to-spur-mobile-deployment" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">April 17, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">LBC Podcast: Author of Major Industry Report Talks About Urgent Need To Rebalance the Investment Environment To Spur Mobile Deployment</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Gavin Winbanks, author of a new report looking at unlocking investment in the mobile industry, calls on the Government to follow through on its Wireless Infrastructure Strategy</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/wireless-infrastructure-strategy-targets-at-risk-according-to-new-mobile-telecoms-industry-report" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">April 11, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Targets At Risk According To New Mobile Telecoms Industry Report </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Government ambitions for widespread adoption of 5G are at risk of being missed if actions outlined in the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy are not followed through.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-lake-district-gains-4g-coverage-as-part-of-the-shared-rural-netwok" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">April 9, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Lake District Gains 4G Coverage As Part Of The Shared Rural Netwok</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Rural towns and villages benefit from government funded element of the Shared Rural Network in the Lake District to deliver 4G mobile coverage in hard-to-reach areas.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/new-report-finds-that-uk-mobile-customers-have-fifth-most-affordable-mobile-data-in-the-world" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">April 8, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">New Report Finds That UK Mobile Customers Have Fifth Most Affordable Mobile Data In The World</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">New report published by Broadband Genie finds the the United Kingdom has the fifth most affordable mobile data in the world putting the UK on par with Honk Kong and Denmake and ahead of Germany, Itlay, the US, Japan and France.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-proposed-srn-tns-site-locations" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">March 28, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Proposed SRN TNS Site Locations</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Click here to learn more about the proposed TNS, Total Not Sport publicly funded, locations of the Shared Rural network.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/what-is-the-2g-3g-switch-off-how-will-it-impact-me" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">March 19, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">What Is The 2G/3G Switch Off? How Will It Impact Me? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Did you know that 2G and 3G networks are being phased out to make way for faster, more secure, more reliable and more energy-efficient 4G and 5G networks? To learn more click here to view our latest information video.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/dont-drop-the-call-why-supporting-the-uks-mobile-industry-is-essential" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">March 11, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Don't Drop the Call: Why Supporting the UK's Mobile Industry is Essential</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">As we look forward to a future General Election Mobile UK outlines why the mobile industry matters and why it is essential that there is a positive investment environment to spur on the deplyment of world class mobile connectivity.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/budget-2024-improving-mobile-connectivity---the-importance-of-a-positive-investment-environment" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">March 4, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Budget 2024: Improving Mobile Connectivity - The Importance of a Positive Investment Environment </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK's CEO, Hamish MacLeod, outlines the actions needed from the Chancellor to enable a positive investment environment to assist the rollout of world-class mobile networks.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-beyond-gigabytes---shining-a-light-on-the-true-value-of-telecoms-with-telecoms-expert-matt-howett-from-assembly-research" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 29, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected: Beyond Gigabytes - Shining a Light on the True Value of Telecoms with Telecoms Expert Matt Howett from Assembly Research</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Have you ever wondered about the true value of mobile connectivity in our lives? In this episode we chat with Matt Howett, CEO of Assembly Research, to discuss his most recent report uncovering the real value of mobile connectivity.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/vodafone-successfully-switches-off-3g-across-the-uk" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">February 27, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Vodafone Successfully Switches Off 3G Across The UK</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Vodafone switches off its 3G network to repurpose the radio frequencies to strengthen the networks 4G and 5G services.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/beyond-the-buzz-how-connectivity-thrives-in-untamed-places" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 26, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Beyond The Buzz: How Connectivity Thrives In Untamed Places </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Forget bustling cities and crowded towns. Imagine vast landscapes, untouched by human hands, where nature reigns supreme. Why do we still need connectivity in unpopulated areas.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/ee-closes-the-curtain-on-its-3g-network" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">February 26, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">EE Closes The Curtain On Its 3G Network</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">BT/EE announces that it has shut off its 3G network bringing an end to its use of the technology after 20 years.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-dsit-response-to-nao-report" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 23, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: DSIT Response To NAO Report</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">DSIT provides a response to the NAOs report examining the progress of the Shared Rural Network.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-ee-delivers-coverage-boost-to-north-yorkshire" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">February 20, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: EE Delivers Coverage Boost To North Yorkshire</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">EE announces that it has upgraded or built more than 40 masts in North Yorkshire in the last two years as part of the Shared Rural Network, providing a boost to coverage in the county.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-why-is-5g-technology-a-gamechanger-for-uk-ports" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 19, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Why Is 5G Technology A Gamechanger For UK Ports? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">In the next iteration of the Live Better Connected podast series, Gareth speaks with Ericsson and BT about how they helped the Port Of Tyne to fulfill its ambition to become a smart 5G port.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-vodafone-provides-an-insight-into-the-challenges-of-rolling-out-improved-4g-signal-as-part-of-the-shared-rural-network" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 14, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Vodafone Provides An Insight Into The Challenges Of Rolling Out Improved 4G Signal As Part Of The Shared Rural Network</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Placing a new mobile mast is never a simple task. It can take months – even years – of planning and work. Read Vodafone's insight into the rollout of the SRN.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-virgin-media-o2-delivers-its-100th-shared-rural-network-site" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 13, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: Virgin Media O2 Delivers Its 100th Shared Rural Network Site</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Virgin Media O2 has hit a major milestone after it rolled out reliable 4G coverage across 100 rural sites as part of its commitment to the £1bn Shared Rural Network programme</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/stop-think-fraud-uk-government-launches-a-brand-new-campaign-against-fraud" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 12, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">STOP! THINK FRAUD: UK Government launches a brand-new campaign against fraud</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Fraud is the most common crime in the UK, accounting for almost 40% of all crime in England and Wales. In just one year, 1 in 17 adults in England and Wales were victims of fraud (that’s almost 3 million people).</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/safer-internet-day-how-to-keep-our-kids-safe-in-the-digital-world" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 6, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Safer Internet Day: How to Keep Our Kids Safe in the Digital World? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Today marks Safer Internet Day, an annual celebration aimed at raising awareness of the importance of having a safer and better internet for everyone, especially children and young people. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/new-report-reveals-local-authority-connectivity-priorities-for-2024-and-reveals-continuing-lack-5g-prioritisation" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">February 2, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">New Report Reveals Local Authority Connectivity Priorities For 2024 And Reveals Continuing Lack 5G Prioritisation </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">A new report, published by FarrPoint, looks into the digital connectivities of councils across the UK. The report finds awaress of switch off strategies is high but finds a lack of prioritisation for 5G. Read more here.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/the-3g-switch-off-what-does-it-mean" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">January 29, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">The 3G Switch Off: What Does It Mean ? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">UK mobile network operators are switching off their 3G UK networks as part of a broader strategy to enhance and future-proof mobile services across the UK. Read here for more information.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-how-can-we-narrow-the-digital-divide" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">January 22, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: How Can We Narrow The Digital Divide? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">In the next episode to the Live Better Connected podcast we are thrilled to speak with Helen Milner OBE, the Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, where we discuss digital exclusion and collaboration with mobile companies to mitigate its impact.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/big-energy-saving-week-2024-how-5g-will-supercharge-utilities-and-energy" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">January 17, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">Big Energy Saving Week 2024: How 5G Will Supercharge Utilities And Energy </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">During Big Energy Saving Week we showcase the power of 5G to power the energy grids of the future and to reduce usage and emissions.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-update-ee-completes-first-stage-of-shared-rural-network" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">January 16, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Update: EE Completes First Stage Of Shared Rural Network </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">EE completes first stage of its committments of the Shared Rural Network expanding its coverage by a further 10,000km, equivalent to 26 times greater than the Isle of Wight.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-programme-update" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">January 8, 2024</p><h2 class="news-h2">SRN Programme Update</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Progress on the Shared Rural Network continues across all elements of the programme. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 22, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">ishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Mobile UK.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/live-better-connected-podcast-looking-back-on-2023-bloopers" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 20, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Live Better Connected Podcast: Looking back on 2023 & Bloopers</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">As 2023 draws to a close we decided to take a look back at our Live Better Podcast and the fascinating and interested guests we met. And as its Christmas we have also included some bloopers for your enjoyment.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/we-wish-you-a-connected-christmas" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 18, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">We Wish You A Connected Christmas </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Merru Christmas. In the run up to the holidays have you thought about how connected you are and will be. Check out our guide here.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/planning-the-single-point-of-failure" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 14, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Planning – The Single Point of Failure? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The Government is prioritising growth yet our Director of Policy, Gareth Elliott, asks whether the planning system is the single point of failure that stands in the way of major infrastructure investment.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/new-report-the-value-of-telecoms-services-in-the-uk-2023" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 12, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">New Report: The Value of Telecoms Services In The UK (2023) </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">A new report from Assembly Research considers the relative value for money consumers ireceive from fixed and mobile services.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/lbc-podcast-update-what-does-mobile-connectivity-mean-for-local-authorities" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 6, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">LBC Podcast Update: What Does Mobile Connectivity Mean For Local Authorities? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The Live Better Connected podcast series welcomes the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Digital Champion, Cllr Mark Hawthorne to discuss how mobile is essential to local authorities across the country.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/2024-forecast-predictions-and-outlook-for-the-mobile-industry-for-a-new-year" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">December 4, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">2024 Forecast: Predictions And Outlook For The Mobile Industry For A New Year </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">As 2023 draws to a close we have asked several leading industry figures to offer their predictions and outlook for 2024. Read more here. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/immersive-learning-in-primary-schools-unlocking-new-experiences-with-5g-mobile-technology" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 20, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Immersive Learning in Primary Schools: Unlocking New Experiences with 5G Mobile Technology </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The latest Live Better Connected podcast episode explores mobile connectivity in education welcoming Cadoxton Primary School Teacher, Hannah Cogbill-Davies. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/uk-government-to-provide-ps36-million-5g-connectivity-boost-for-public-services-transport-and-creative-industries" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 16, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">UK Government To Provide £36 Million 5G Connectivity Boost for Public Services, Transport and Creative Industries</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ten regions spanning from Glasgow to the West Midlands in the UK are set to benefit from a £36 million fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/virgin-media-o2-launches-crafty-lager-7726-to-banish-scam-barressment-and-get-people-talking-about-fraud" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">November 15, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Virgin Media O2 Launches ‘Crafty Lager 7726’ To Banish Scam-barressment And Get People Talking About Fraud</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">To coincide with International Fraud Awareness Week (12 – 18 November), Virgin Media O2 has teamed up with actor and documentary maker, Ross Kemp, to launch Crafty Lager 7726 – a new limited-edition fraud-fighting beer created to get the nation talking about scams.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/ofcom-sets-out-design-for-mmwave-spectrum-auction" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">November 8, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Ofcom Sets Out Design for mmWave Spectrum Auction </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Ofcom is has officially set out the design of the auction for awarding licences for millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/could-you-go-24-hours-without-mobile-connectivity" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 6, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Could You Go 24 Hours Without Mobile Connectivity? </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">To showcase how we use mobile connectivity we challenged Iain Morris, news editor at industry publication Light Reading, to see if he could get through 24 hours without mobile connectivity. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/guest-blog-bad-wi-fi-and-smombie-envy-iain-morriss-lightreading-day-without-a-mobile" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">November 3, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">GUEST BLOG: Bad Wi-Fi And Smombie Envy: Iain Morris of LightReading Tries A Day Without A Mobile </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Mobile UK challenged Iain Morris, of LightReading, to spend 24 hours without a SIM in his phone. Read here how he got along.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-welcomes-new-guidance-from-the-ncsc-ensuring-best-practice-to-build-effectiveness-and-trust-when-using-sms-and-telephone-messaging" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 31, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK Welcomes Updated Guidance From the NCSC Ensuring Best Practice To Build Effectiveness And Trust When Using SMS and Telephone Messaging</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has updated its guidance designed to ensure that organisation's SMS and telephone messages are effective and trustworthy.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-uk-responds-to-ofcoms-updated-net-neutrality-guidance" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 27, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile UK responds to Ofcom’s updated Net Neutrality guidance</h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">26 October 2023: Mobile UK, the trade association for the UK’s four mobile network operators welcomes the updated Ofcom guidance on net neutrality, published today, but urges further action to assure equal access for all.</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/srn-ee-brings-4g-mobile-coverage-boost-to-rural-communities-across-northern-ireland" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block"><p class="date">October 25, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">EE Brings 4G Mobile Coverage Boost To Rural Communities Across Northern Ireland </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">Residents and businesses across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from improved 4G mobile coverage following a series of network upgrades from EE. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/gareth-elliott-joins-the-infrastructure-podcast-to-discuss-how-we-live-better-connected" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block 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Tech UK)</p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-infrastructure-forum-launched-to-support-delivery-of-world-class-mobile-infrastructure-throughout-the-uk" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 19, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile Infrastructure Forum Launched to Support Delivery of World-Class Mobile Infrastructure Throughout the UK </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (‘MIF’) launches today, bringing together the interests of four key shared mobile infrastructure organisations in the UK (Cellnex UK, Cornerstone, MBNL and Wireless Infrastructure Group). </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/national-infrastructure-assessment-2-mirrors-mobile-uks-call-for-digital-champions-to-assist-5g-deployment" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 18, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">National Infrastructure Assessment 2 Mirrors Mobile UK’s Call for Digital Champions To Assist 5G Deployment </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The National Infrastructure Commission launched its second National Infrastructure Assessment mirroring calls by Mobile UK for the Government to establish and provide funding for digital champions across the country. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" class="w-dyn-item"><a href="/news/mobile-industry-join-meeting-with-the-london-mayor-and-metropolitan-police-commission-to-discuss-mobile-phone-theft" class="cms-link-block w-inline-block w-condition-invisible"><p class="date">October 17, 2023</p><h2 class="news-h2">Mobile Industry Join Meeting With The London Mayor And Metropolitan Police Commission To Discuss Mobile Phone Theft </h2><p class="news-summary-line-below">The mobile industry, the Mayor of London and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Servic meets to discuss mobile phone theft across the capital. </p></a></div><div role="listitem" 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