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Recommendation 23
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Global standards are key to 5G and future telecommunications networks.
Conclusion
Global standards are key to 5G and future telecommunications networks. China has been very active in the standard setting bodies whilst the UK and allies have stood back. This is not satisfactory. The UK should take a leadership role in shaping global standards to ensure that the future of mobile networks, and global technology more widely, matches with our interests and those of our allies.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Standards are a crucial part of the Government’s work to diversify the supply chain. of stakeholder needs, and support diversification, innovation and open interfaces. This will include assessing how we can best support UK industry to embed them in standards work to deliver in these areas. The related standards setting bodies are industry-led and global in nature, so this will require working closely with industry to promote this. telecoms equipment market. We will be starting this work as soon as possible. This will be crucial for effecting lasting change and the Government is assessing how we can best position the UK for leadership to support our needs.