BT Urges UK Government to Speed Up 5G Rollout to Boost Economy by £230 Billion by 2030
BT has urged the UK government to remove regulatory barriers and speed up mobile network expansion. The company aims to deliver standalone 5G to 99% of the UK population by 2030, four years ahead of competitors. BT estimates this could boost the UK economy by up to £230 billion by 2030.
BT has launched Advanced RAN Coordination (ARC), a system allowing nearby mobile sites to share capacity dynamically. This improves performance during peak periods. The mobile network industry has also called on the government to remove regulatory hurdles and accelerate deployment.
BT acknowledges that achieving 99% coverage will not solve all connectivity challenges. Targeted interventions will still be needed in specific areas. Regulatory hurdles and high costs, such as high business rates, spectrum fees, and compliance levies, could continue to slow mobile network rollout, particularly for smaller operators.
BT has deployed over 1,500 small cells nationwide for 5G, including Europe's first Ericsson AIR 3284 Massive MIMO units in Leeds. These offer four times greater uplink capacity than standard 5G. BT's network can deliver up to 100 times more capacity than 4G, supporting demand in crowded areas and AI-driven applications.
BT's call to action seeks to address regulatory barriers slowing mobile network expansion. With plans to deliver 5G to 99% of the UK by 2030, BT estimates this could significantly boost the UK economy. The company's recent network advancements, like ARC and Massive MIMO, demonstrate its commitment to improving connectivity.
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