Network Infrastructure

As the Future Network Programmes conclude, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives. 

Infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave has put out a report claiming better indoor mobile connectivity could equate to £70 billion per year across the UK economy.

Aduna, a venture between Ericsson and global telecom leaders, will be entering a partnership with Sinch to further bolster the network API ecosystem

The 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme has seen 10 regions throughout the UK receive a share of £36m of funding as part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption.

As the Future Network Programmes conclude, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives.

The US Justice Department has sued to block the acquisition of Juniper Networks by HPE, asserting that it would eliminate competition between two of the three top wireless networking firms.

FarrPoint consultancy has released the latest update to its Digital Connectivity Readiness Index (DCRI), providing critical insights into the UK’s progress in digital connectivity. 

Half of Scottish homes and businesses can now get connected to ultrafast broadband from Openreach, which says the fibre rollout could generate £4 billion for the Scottish economy.

BT Group has reached a major milestone with the first-ever real-world implementation of 5G Standalone (SA) network slicing capabilities on the EE mobile network.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) are thrilled to invite you to Connected Reflections Live — an exclusive showcase celebrating groundbreaking innovations, ecosystems, and the market-shaping insights from the Future Network Programmes.

LightSpeed has partnered with Neos Networks to accelerate the rollout of fibre-to-the-remises (FTTP) and wholesale services.

As a result, the partnership strengthens LightSpeed’s pledge to deliver Gigabit broadband to underserved communities while also enhancing its network infrastructure.

As the Future Network Programmes conclude, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives. 

Vantage Towers, TOTEM, Orange, O2 Telefónica and the Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar), announce a pioneering collaboration to create one of Europe's first cross-border 5G highway corridors. 

As the Future Network Programme concludes, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives. 

New for 2025, visit the UK Innovation Pavilion to see the latest R&D, innovations and opportunities available across the UK.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has called for collaboration between Wi-Fi, cellular, and other wireless technologies in its newly released 6G vision statement, warning that industry fragmentation could threaten the goal of achieving truly ubiquitous connectivity.

SNS JU publishes its Annual Work Programme and announces €128 million funding for 6G research and innovation in 2025.

Spotlight on 5G is back! From 3-6 March, we’ll bring you comprehensive, multimedia coverage of the hottest industry news, game-changing announcements, cutting-edge solutions, and groundbreaking product launches that take place at MWC25.

Passengers and businesses are set to benefit from enhanced broadband connectivity along the soon to be reopened passenger railway line between Bicester Village and Bletchley.

• Telcos around the world are looking to exploit the potential of network APIs and encourage new application development
• The GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative is helping to coordinate efforts

Proposed commitments would ensure the merger boosts competition in UK telecoms with rollout of 5G connectivity

The UK’s fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) alternative network (altnet) providers face mounting challenges in competing with established telecom players. Despite substantial investments in infrastructure, many altnet operators struggle to achieve profitability, with limited market penetration and insufficient customer acquisition.