The UK government has started a consultation about its plans to speed up the roll-out of mobile broadband services in England. Its consultation document, entitled ‘Mobile connectivity in England’, sets out proposed changes to planning regulations.
This would make it easier and quicker for networks to erect new masts and put other antennae on buildings.
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The UK’s 4G mobile spectrum auction has only just started - but already there’s a second auction being planned.
That’s because the Ministry of Defence is selling some of its radio spectrum to raise money; a plan that was announced in the Government’s Spending Review two years ago.
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Research In Motion says its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 platform has received FIPS 140-2 certification, which means it meets security standards demanded by government departments in the USA and Canada. As a result, government agencies will be able to use BlackBerry 10 smartphones as soon as they’re launched.
This is the first time that BlackBerry products have been FIPS-certified before going on sale.
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UK chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to invest up to £150 million on sites for mobile phone masts and base stations in a bid to improve productivity and connectivity.
He’s aiming to provide mobile phone coverage to 99% of the country, giving 6 million people a better signal.
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