Research and analysis

Connected Future

The National Infrastructure Commission publishes its report into 5G and telecommunication technology

• From: National Infrastructure Commission
• Published: 14 December 2016
• Last updated: 28 February 2017 — See all updates

Documents

Connected Future

PDF, 3.14 MB, 95 pages

5G Infrastructure requirements for the UK - LS Telcom report for the NIC

PDF, 5.5 MB, 126 pages

Incentives to invest in 5G - Frontier Report for the NIC

PDF, 1.7 MB, 99 pages

Exploring the Cost Coverage and Rollout Implications of 5G in Britain - Oughton and Frias report for the NIC

PDF, 2.27 MB, 73 pages

Future use cases for mobile UK - Real Wireless report for the NIC

PDF, 4.28 MB, 153 pages

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Connected Future: call for evidence responses

PDF, 10.4 MB, 486 pages

Details

The Commission’s central finding is that mobile connectivity has become a necessity. The market has driven great advances since the advent of the mobile phone but government must now play an active role to ensure that basic services are available wherever we live, work and travel, and our roads, railways and city centres must be made 5G ready as quickly as possible.

Published 14 December 2016
Last updated 28 February 2017 + show all updates

1. 28 February 2017

   Updated with: Connected Futures: call for evidence responses

2. 14 December 2016

   First published.