Research Briefing
Building broadband and mobile infrastructure
This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as 5G mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code.
-
-
Research Briefing
5G in the UK
This briefing provides information on 5G and its expected uses; the rollout of 5G in the UK; and policy challenges associated with 5G, including planning rules, health, and security.
-
Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing paper looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.
-
Debate Pack
Debate on digital exclusion
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 28 February on digital exclusion. The debate will be opened by Justin Madders MP.
-
Research Briefing
Switching off 2G and 3G in the UK
The mobile industry plans to switch off the 3G mobile network by 2025. 2G will be retired by 2033 at the latest. This page provides information about the switch-off, including how users may be affected and the obligations mobile companies have toward their customers.
-
Research Briefing
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill 2023-24
The Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Helen Morgan MP. It had its first reading on 11 December 2023. Second reading is scheduled for 26 January 2024.
-
Debate Pack
Preventing misinformation and disinformation in online filter bubbles
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on preventing misinformation and disinformation in online filter bubbles on 16 January 2024 at 2.30pm. The debate will be led by John Penrose MP.
-
Debate Pack
Debate on provision of broadband for rural communities
A Westminster Hall debate on provision of broadband for rural communities has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 13 December. The debate will be opened by Chris Loder MP.
-
Research Briefing
Emerging and disruptive defence technologies
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
-
Research Briefing
Mobile roaming in the EU after Brexit
This page provides information about mobile roaming charges for UK customers after the end of the Brexit transition period.
-
Debate Pack
Proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone
A debate is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall on the Proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone. The debate will be opened by Navendu Mishra MP.
-
Debate Pack
Access to broadband
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 6 September at 2.30pm on access to broadband. The debate will be opened by Alyn Smith MP.
-
Research Briefing
Artificial intelligence and employment law
Employers are increasingly using AI in recruitment and management. This briefing explores the employment law implications and proposals for regulatory reform.
-
Debate Pack
Debate on Artificial Intelligence
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 29 June on Artificial Intelligence. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Matt Warman MP.
-
Debate Pack
Debate on the UK tech industry following London tech week
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Monday 19 June on the UK tech industry.
Total results (page 2 of 9)