Government issues call for information on use of private telecoms
皇冠体育app government has launched public call for information on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK.

- Government launches public call for information on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK聽
- 皇冠体育app exercise will help develop understanding of the private telecoms market聽
- 皇冠体育app remit will cover technologies being deployed, the sectors using these networks, and the security measures taken to protect them
皇冠体育app government has today (5 July 2023) launched a public call for information on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK. 皇冠体育appse 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.聽
皇冠体育app 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.
皇冠体育app 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聽
- 皇冠体育app 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 [email protected] if you have any questions about the call for information