Future Telecoms

From remote working to HD streaming and online banking, our lives are completely reliant on the high-speed transfer of data from one place to another. 

Over the past decade, 5G technology has transformed the way we operate, allowing us to connect, thrive and explore in new and innovative ways. 

As we look beyond 5G, the development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, personalised healthcare and autonomous vehicles will require a significant upgrade to our telecommunications networks. 

Compound semiconductors will be central to this network, providing a resilient, secure and energy efficient base from which data can be exchanged at lightning-fast speeds with no delays. 

Future Telecoms is a market in which the UK has significant capacity and is expected to grow considerably in the next decade. 

The UK government’s decision to diversify the country’s telecoms supply chain has presented a sizeable opportunity for a stronger and more competitive supplier base to increase the quality, innovation and future resilience of the network. 

Telecoms diversification is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for UK companies, both large and small, to enter the market. 

The UK is home to significant clusters of expertise across the telecoms supply chain, from chip designers to device manufacturers and satellite technology. 

Building new supply chains across the UK’s regions will drive innovation and investment, and level up communities through the creation of highly skilled and well-paid jobs, as well as growing the UK economy.