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In October 2023, the National Cyber Security Centre and National Protective Security Authority joined forces to produce a campaign dedicated to providing guidance for start-ups on how to protect their businesses and further innovation.

The UK is joining forces with leading nations to strengthen coordination on telecoms security, resilience and innovation as a new global coalition is launched today (Thursday 5 October).

• Six areas across the UK awarded funding to test smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G. 
• Areas to match government funding to trial multi-purpose tech that can help local authorities unlock new economic, environmental and social benefits
• Funding delivered through Smar

In London on the 14th of September, The Right Honourable Sir John Whittingdale, Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure announced the 19 successful projects in the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition - a part of the government’s £250 million Open Networks R&D Fund delivering on the 5G Telecoms Supply Chain Diversificatio

• Government announces £88 million investment in innovative open 5G connectivity solutions across the UK

   

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Local Government Association are coming together to host a series of webinars for Local Authorities on digital connectivity.

• Applications open for £40 million fund for local and regional authorities to accelerate 5G innovation and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and business 
• Winning regions will be supported to adopt 5G and other advanced wireless tech in driving innovation and opportunity across a variety of sectors, including public ser

More capacity for Wi-Fi and mobile internet users could be made available in the upper 6 GHz spectrum band, under a new approach being explored by Ofcom.

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