Dec 15, 2016

UK government 'must take action' on 5G

"The government has been putting more investment and obligation requirements on the mobile operators but we think that needs to be taken further," Lord Adonis, who heads the National Infrastructure Commission, told the BBC's Today programme. "We will shortly publish robust data on 4G in the UK, to help inform decisions on improving coverage." The NIC said mobile connectivity had become a "Necessity" in society and 5G would play a crucial role in the economy. The NIC predicted the need for tens of thousands of small wireless cells in towns and cities for devices to connect to the 5G network. The commission said the government and Ofcom must "Ensure basic outdoor mobile services are available wherever we live, work and travel".

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