The UK government has announced it will invest £150 million in boosting the country’s digital connectivity.

The government has earmarked around £100 million for research into early-stage research into 6G technology, which it says will ensure the country can influence global standards and protect security interests.

The government’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy also aims to provide ‘standalone’ 5G coverage for all populated areas by 2030. Currently around 77 per cent of people have access to basic 5G services from one provider.

Roughly £8 million will be spend on high-sped broadband for around 35,000 remote properties, which the government claims will be up to ten times faster than what is currently available.

The strategy will also spend around £40 million to promote adoption of 5G services by businesses and public services.

”This package of measures turbocharges our progress towards becoming a science and tech superpower with a substantial initial investment in the future of telecoms,” said technology secretary Michelle Donelan. “We want to ensure that 6G is developed to meet the needs of people and businesses right across the UK and bolster our international competitiveness throughout the economy.”

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