For our new programme, Digital Britain: Connecting the Nation, Gareth Elliot, Director of Policy and Communications at Mobile UK, talks to ITN Business about the critical role of mobile coverage and digital connectivity in entrepreneurial and economic growth.

In his interview with reporter Robin Ross, he addresses the challenges of 5G rollout, shares the industry’s expectations from the new Government, and the critical role of digital connectivity in driving the wider economy, and levelling the playing field — particularly for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

“We now live in a hyper-connected world where mobile is a necessity, not a luxury, and fundamental to that is having the infrastructure to provide that signal…”

 

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Mobile UK is the trade body for the UK’s four main mobile network operators — 3, EE, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone. It works with government, regulators, and others to harness the power of mobile phones to improve lives and boost prosperity in the UK.

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