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Recommendation 2
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We share the Government’s objective that the UK remains at the forefront of the 5G...
Conclusion
We share the Government’s objective that the UK remains at the forefront of the 5G rollout as we move into the next technological era. It is imperative that the UK is amongst the first countries to benefit from the technological advances that 5G will bring. The Government’s ambitions for the rollout of 5G are laudable and cybersecurity policy should take into account the strategic value of the UK maintaining its position as a global market leader in this technology.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government’s primary aims for 5G are for the UK to become a global leader in the technology by reducing barriers to 5G deployment and realising the full benefits of 5G as quickly as possible. Security is paramount and networks must be secure for their economic benefits to be enjoyed. The Government’s programme of 5G testbeds and trials has sought to leverage UK cyber security expertise to ensure that the UK maximises the benefits of secure 5G networks and maintains our digital connectivity ambitions to support economic recovery and growth.