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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


5G

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with mobile network operators on the rollout of standalone 5G.

Answer

Since her appointment in September 2025, the Minister for Digital Economy, the Minister responsible for digital infrastructure, has met with the Chief Executive Officers of all the mobile network operators to discuss a range of issues, including digital infrastructure rollout, the market, and challenges the sector is facing.

All network operators have committed significant investment in line with Government's ambition for standalone 5G to be available in all populated areas by 2030. Government continues to work closely with operators to identify and address barriers to deployment where appropriate to do so, to support investment and improve mobile coverage and connectivity nationwide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125863
Session
2024-26
Subjects
5G
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk