London Tech Week kicks off with bold initiatives to boost UK telecoms
We’ve all been caught out by spotty signals, and connectivity tech innovators know this pain. They’ve been congregating at London Tech Week this week to discuss ingenious methods to boost our connected world, boosting UK telecoms and bringing them up to modern standards.
As reported by Ryan Daws at Telecoms, the 10th London Tech Week is in full swing, and its already hosted a series of ambitious initiatives intended to solidify the UK’s position as a telecoms leader.
5G may offer faster speeds (and purportedly better coverage) than ever, but that hasn’t stopped local authorities from testing “smart lampposts”, signal-boosting devices capable of so much more than illuminate your walk home. What’s more, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Australian and British officials – a chartered vow between the allies to offer robust future telecoms collaboration. As our leaders vie to improve connectivity and infrastructure in communities, it’s heartening to hear we’re learning from each other.
Wireless telecoms advancements are even providing previously inaccessible communities, like Papa Stour, one of Scotland’s Shetland Islands with a population of under 15 people, with internet for the first time!
Boosting UK Telecoms’ Prominence
As noted in the UK’s International Technology Strategy, future communication is a significant area of expansion in the UK. Telecoms networks underpin global economic growth and play a key role in the Government’s Critical National Infrastructure plans. The global telecoms market itself is predicted to grow to £2.4 trillion by 20230, and the next generation of technologies, including 6G will reportedly transform our way of life.
Alongside Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies, Future Telecoms is an area the UK Government can’t afford to get wrong.
How does it hope to get there? Well, there’s a 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy already in place; its job is to promote an open and diverse telecoms supply chain that is resilient to future trends and threats. But in its International Technology Strategy, its principles to telecoms included being open – to broaden international support for the adoption of open and interoperable solutions.
Stability and security
A responsible approach follows – our leaders aim to drive the delivery of the next generation of digital infrastructure. This should guarantee a boost in economic growth and productivity, as well as support our nation’s Net Zero ambitions. Of course, security is a key factor; we will work with our international partners to ensure we have high-security standards for current and future tech.
What’s more, both the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office vow to be resilient regarding telecoms, ensuring the interconnected strength of networks and supply chains by working with allies to develop an open and competitive global market.
Sound good to you? Which advancements not listed here would you like to see in your signal?
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