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UK phone providers have agreed a number of new measures to protect vulnerable customers as phone lines are upgraded to a new digital network.
Tens of thousands of people in rural Derbyshire will enjoy access to next generation gigabit broadband after a major contract was signed to upgrade the county’s network as part of Project Gigabit
More than £530 million in investment this year will boost broadband for over 330,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the country.
Tougher security and resilience measures for data centres operating in the UK to protect against potential disruption.
Thousands of people across rural parts of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband thanks to £43 million of UK government funding.
Ten regions spanning from Glasgow to the West Midlands in the UK are set to benefit from a £36 million fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology.
The UK TV production industry will benefit from new safeguards as the government proceeds with reforms to support Channel 4’s long-term sustainability.
Minister for Digital Infrastructure, John Whittingdale, gave a speech at Connected Britain in London on 20 September 2023.
Towns and cities across the UK will deploy smart street lamps to test next-gen digital tech, offering EV charging and improved wireless connectivity, as part of a £1.3 million government pilot.
Creative developers and start-up studios can bid for new cash from a multi-million pound government funded scheme to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders - and potentially score a hit such as Grand Theft Auto…
Sporting venues and tourism hotspots will see trials of new mobile tech to increase the resilience of the UK mobile network, thanks to £88 million of UK government R&D investment in innovative connectivity.
The first cohort of Cumbrian apprentices are now in training for telecoms jobs of the future, following millions of pounds of investment from the UK government.
The government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK.
New rules to crack down on illegal ads, influencer scams and protect children online
The UK has become the first country in the world to be granted Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum.
Homes and businesses in southern and eastern parts of England are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband connections backed by almost £320 million of UK government investment.
Technology Minister Sir John Whittingdale has announced initiatives in a bid to cement the UK as an international leader in telecoms.
Local TV services are set to remain on the airwaves until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans, under new proposals.
New guide for academics and industry aims to boost understanding of video games to support UK’s world leading sector
Operator of VisitEngland and VisitBritain is being independently reviewed to ensure the organisation is effectively supporting tourism across Great Britain
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