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Committee warns UK set to miss 4G coverage target

Ryan Daws — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:54:06 +0000

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report on the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme reveals critical issues in meeting the UK government’s 95% 4G coverage goal by December 2025. Launched in 2020, the SRN aims to improve 4G coverage from 91.4% to 95% of the UK landmass. Despite a steady increase to 93.1%, sustaining... Read more »

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UK accuses Russia of sustained hacking campaign

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:30:38 +0000

The UK Government has accused Russia’s Security Service, the FSB, of orchestrating a sustained cyber-hacking campaign targeted at politicians and public figures. The group – identified as FSB Centre 18 – is alleged to have stolen and disseminated sensitive data through cyber-attacks, including materials related to the 2019 election. Despite Russia’s persistent denials, Foreign Secretary... Read more »

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UK invests £36M in pioneering ‘5G Innovation Regions’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:56:51 +0000

Ten multi-local authority areas spanning the entire UK will benefit from £36 million in funding, becoming designated 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The initiative aims to drive the development and adoption of 5G and other cutting-edge wireless technologies, ushering in a new era of connectivity for towns, cities, and rural areas. Among the winners is Glasgow... Read more »

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UK announces fund to revolutionise connectivity with satellites

Ryan Daws — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:15 +0000

The UK has announced a £160 million investment in the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit scheme (CLEO). Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan unveiled the scheme, which aims to deliver the next generation of high-tech satellites to boost internet connectivity and bridge digital divides across the country. CLEO is set to capitalise on the latest... Read more »

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UK Government stops publishing Huawei security reports

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:57:04 +0000

The UK’s annual report investigating potential security risks posed by Chinese telecoms company Huawei has not been made public for nearly two years, raising concerns about government transparency. The decision to shelve the publication of the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) report was reportedly made by the then-culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, according to the... Read more »

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