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Telecoms Network Modernisation and 2G Switch-off

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is leading the modernisation of UK telecoms networks, including the switch-off of legacy 2G services and ensuring critical national infrastructure resilience. The initiative involves communication providers and addresses challenges around broadband access, mobile signal coverage, and emergency call continuity.

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Open Consultations 1 Government responses 1 Policy papers 2 Memoranda and explanatory material 1 Research and briefings 1 Written questions 2

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 7 House of Commons Library 1

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Analysis / research (departmental, academic, briefings) 1 Committee scrutiny (Select / Joint / Lords reports) 1 Consultation (this thread's consultation) 2 Parliamentary record (Hansard debates, PQs, statements) 2 Strategy / programme document (e.g. CAM 2025) 2

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11 Feb 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

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

In response to: Proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radi…

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11 Feb 2026 | Government response Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services: government response

In response to: Proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radi…

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Digital regulation

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