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Policy Paper Published 30 Apr 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ↗ View on GOV.UK

Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services

The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026.

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The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services sets out the government’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes, including:

  • fixed and wireless digital infrastructure
  • furthering the interests of telecoms consumers,
  • spectrum management
  • the security and resilience of telecoms infrastructure
  • postal services

The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026.

This follows a consultation on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities held July 2025 to September 2025.