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This hub is authored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The Digital Infrastructure (DI) directorate in the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) sets policies to promote investment, protect national security, grow the UK telecoms ecosystem, and run innovative programmes for the next generation of telecoms technology.
This section of the site showcases the exciting work and people behind a range of DI interventions, its wider impacts, and related projects.
Investment into research and development and innovation in Digital Infrastructure
Delivering better coverage, particularly to hard-to-reach areas
To help people and businesses take advantage of the projects and DI interventions, the UK needs high quality coverage. See how nationwide coverage of standalone 5G is being delivered.
Stimulating the adoption of 5G and demonstrating the benefits it can bring
See how advanced wireless networks such as 5G have the potential to drive economic growth and social benefits.
Diversifying the supplier base in the 5G Radio Access Network to boost the resilience of our network
The Open Networks Programme was developed as the government’s £250m R&D programme focused on supporting the delivery of the 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy.
Building UK’s capability to shape the next generation of communications network
Learn more about the UK government’s long-term commitment to foster next generation connectivity solutions in the UK as a key pillar for future prosperity, security and resilience here.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) has produced a guide to telecoms research, development and innovation current funding and opportunities