SCTE Broadband - May 2025

FROM THE INDUSTRY

Building a connected Britain through location data

By Tom Stabb, Telecoms Lead at Ordnance Survey

For the UK’s telecoms sector, ensuring that every corner of Britain is connected has proved to be a challenge. As reported earlier this year, the United Kingdom trails behind most of the EU in terms of 5G mobile availability. While this is underwhelming considering the UK was once a leader in early 5G deployment and performance, the UK’s new Labour government is planning to change the tide.

Tom Stabb, Telecoms Lead, Ordnance Survey

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May 2025 Volume 47 No.2

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