A joint statement on the sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks and public ambition for Open RAN rollout as part of the Telecoms Supply Chain Diversificatio...


The government, together with UK mobile network operators, today announced a shared goal of having 35% of UK mobile traffic over open and interoperable radio access network architectures (RAN) by 2030.

Open network architectures will play a key role in enhancing the security and resilience of the networks we rely on, now more than ever, to keep in touch and do business. Following the government's recent decisions to deploy high-risk providers and the introduction of the Telecommunications Security Act, it is right that the government should now formulate its ambitions to build a more competitive, innovative and diverse telecommunications supply base.

We acknowledge that mobile operators are currently pushing plans to roll out and expand their 5G networks while working to extend coverage to the most rural parts of the UK. Hence, this ambition is not a mandate, but requires partnership and collaboration between government, cellular operators and the broader telecommunications industry.

To achieve this goal, we know that more needs to be done to develop the performance, economy, and security of new RAN solutions so that they are competitive and viable for scaled deployments. Therefore, joint activities include - investing in research and development, deploying and adopting open network technologies, creating the right market environment to encourage and foster innovation, and international partnerships that bring together learning from across the global supply chain.

We applaud the steps taken by operators and suppliers to position the UK as a leader in the development of open and interoperable RAN technology - and the government has committed £ 250 million to invest to support and accelerate this work program.

This ambition shows the government's commitment to implementing its diversification strategy and building permanent and sustainable supplies for the infrastructure that underpins our entire digital economy. Switching off 2G and 3G networks

Finally, on the recommendation of the Diversification Taskforce, the government has worked closely with industry to set a date by which all public 2G and 3G networks in the UK will be shut down.

This next step in the UK's technological revolution will unlock spectrum for 5G and beyond, creating exciting opportunities for our daily lives and business. The move is also an important step in broader government efforts to introduce new operators to the UK cellular networks and contributes to nationwide security and resilience.

The setting of this date is necessary to provide much-needed clarity about the likely commercial lifespan of these technologies and to enable users to plan for their future with confidence. Moving away from these technologies will improve network efficiency.

The mobile network operators have confirmed that they do not want to offer 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033 at the latest. We welcome that some individual operators will shut down their networks, especially their 3G networks, earlier than this date and announce their own plans on when and how they intend to do so.

The government welcomes the responsible shutdown of these networks and will continue to work with network operators to ensure a smooth transition that meets the needs of business users and consumers, including vulnerable groups.


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