How network planning could provide a £2.58 billion boost

The UK has lagged behind the rest of Europe on connectivity for far too long, ranking 24th out of 30 for 5G availability according to Ookla data. It’s a situation that is having the effect of a handbrake on the UK economy, at a time when the nation is in urgent need of the accelerator. There is a way to finally get the UK back into gear, says Andrea Donà, VodafoneThree’s Chief Network Officer.

VodafoneThree’s £11bn investment has the potential to boost the UK economy, creating up to 13,000 domestic jobs in the process. It’s a plan that will reach 99% 5G Standalone (SA) population coverage by 2030, and 99.96% by 2034 – more than any other operator. A recent report commissioned by MobileUK also highlights the wider societal impact, showing how 5G SA could help the UK’s 13-19 million digitally excluded people find work, access public services and build businesses, especially in the rural communities where connectivity is weakest1.

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The UK’s planning system is delaying 5G Standalone (SA) upgrades

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