- Government launches public call for information on the uses
and security of private telecoms networks in the UK
- The exercise will help develop understanding of the private
telecoms market
- The remit will cover technologies being deployed, the sectors
using these networks, and the security measures taken to protect
them
The government has today launched a public call for information
on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK.
These are networks that provide bespoke services to closed user
groups and are different to public telecoms networks, which
supply a standard service to individuals or businesses, relying
on common infrastructure.
The call for information will help the government develop its
understanding of the private telecoms market, including the
technologies being deployed, the sectors using these networks,
and the security measures taken to protect them. This information
will be used to determine if any government intervention is
required to promote the security and resilience of private
telecoms networks.
The call for information will be open for 10 weeks and closes on
13 September 2023.
Read further details, including how to submit a response to
the Private Telecommunications
Networks: call for information.
While anyone can respond to it, the government would particularly
welcome responses from telecoms providers, businesses that
currently procure, or are planning to procure, and use private
telecoms networks, and consultants, contractors, or academics
involved in the industry.
Notes to editors
- Our call for information on the security of private telecoms
networks will help us to better understand how dependent critical
sectors are on private telecoms networks
- The deployment of 5G is likely to lead to further growth in
the market for private telecoms networks
- More information can be found in our Wireless Infrastructure
Strategy
- Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us
at private.networks.cfi@dcms.gov.uk if
you have any questions about the call for information
