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As communications ecosystems evolve, they are expected to span seamlessly from ultra-small edge devices to massive cloud infrastructures. With the emergence of international 6G standards, there will be a shift from simply connecting people and devices to enabling pervasive, interconnected intelligence.

Explore the future of connectivity at this event that brings together industry stakeholders, innovators, and government partners, to demonstrate the next generation of open and intelligent networks.  

This is the official closure document for the NAVIGATE project which was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

This is the official closure document for the REACH project which was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.  The REACH project set out to enhance communications in areas with high footfall - so-called high density demand scenarios - with Blackpool as the key location.

This is the official closure document for the Sunderland Open Network EcosysTem (SONET) project which was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

This is the official closure document for the Best of British project which was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.  The project successfully deployed cells at events like Priddy Folk Festival and Glastonbury, facing challenges with network complexity and interference.

This is the official closure document for the "Towards AI Powered and Secure Carrier-Grade Open RAN Platform" project which was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology competition.

This is the official closure document for the SWaP+C project which forms part of the Open Network Ecosystem (ONE) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology competition. 

This online event is to inform potential participants about the SNS Project Call 2026 (SNS Call 6) and let applicants know about the funding opportunities within the R&I Work Programme 2026 of the Smart Networks and Services Joi

NPL are excited to announce registration for our Future Telecoms Infrastructure Workshop: Unlocking RIS and Metamaterials for 5G and Beyond, hosted in partnership with Anritsu.

Save the Date - We are delighted to announce the YO-RAN End-of-Project Event, taking place this December!

Join us at the Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) for the 7th edition of the 6GIC Selected Advanced Topics Workshop Series (6GIC-CLICK).

Why Attend MWC Barcelona?

Discover the beating heart of innovation at MWC Barcelona, where cutting-edge tech meets visionary thought leadership. Enter the ultimate playground for anyone who wants to shape what’s next.

This event is designed to bring together the full spectrum of the space ecosystem: from technology developers and satellite innovators to consumer-facing companies and policymakers.

Joint announcement by the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Department of Telecommunication (DOT), Government of the Republic of India on the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre

AI, cloud & devices make Voice a goldmine of opportunity - or a minefield of risks. How should telcos, techcos, investors & regulators play?

The UK Government recognises it, and so do we: connectivity is the key to transforming how we deliver health and social care.

See how technology & connectivity are revolutionising the health & social care industries. Meet & partner with demand & supply organisations

The UK Government recognises it, and so do we: connectivity is the key to transforming how we deliver health and social care.

See how technology & connectivity are revolutionising the health & social care industries. Meet & partner with demand & supply organisations

Join Innovate UK for a series of collaborative workshops to help shape the future of robotics in the UK.

Register to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) for Future Network Programmes: Legacy and Launchpad — an exclusive showcase of the lasting impact and legacy of the Future Network Programmes, with a spotlight on creating sustainable business and funding

Join us for a deep-dive session exploring the evolving role of open source in the mobile and telecoms landscape. We’ll begin with the history and context of open source, uncover how adoption has outpaced understanding, and examine the shift to the platform economy.

Key topics include:

This is the official closure document for the Beach Energy efficient Access Clusters for High demand (BEACH) project which forms part of the Open Network Ecosystem (ONE) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology competition. It was launched by the UK Government during 2023.