UK joins coalition for future telecoms technologies
UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund (TMF) has pledged £70million for telecoms R&D, with the UK also signing up to new global telecoms coalition.
The new Global Coalition of Telecommunications (GCOT) – made up of the UK, Australia, Canada, Japan and the US – launched on October 5, 2023. The UK will use the coalition to help ensure communications networks can remain resilient and adaptable when confronted with challenges, ranging from supply chain disruption to cyber-attacks, allowing the country to stay connected at the most critical times.
The coalition will also explore opportunities for closer global coordination in areas such as research and development, information sharing and international outreach. Through these initiatives, the coalition seeks to advance several shared objectives, including promoting growth opportunities for industry and enabling dialogue between policymakers, business, and academia.
The GCOT statement can be read here.
In a statement, Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for science, innovation and technology, said: “This historic partnership reflects our shared commitment to harnessing the power of telecommunications for the benefit of our nations and the world at large.
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