UK Telecoms Supply Chain Review report published
The Telecoms Supply Chain Review, announced in October 2018, aim to establish an evidence-based policy framework for the telecoms supply chain, taking account of the security, quality of services, economic and strategic factors.
DCMS has published the findings from the review of the supply arrangements for the UK telecoms Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
The review seeks to address three key questions:
- How should we incentivise telecoms operators to improve security standards and practices in 5G and full fibre networks?
- How should we address the security challenges posed by vendors?
- How can we create sustainable diversity in the telecoms supply chain?
The Review specifically focused on telecoms CNI supporting public telecommunications networks and services and explored the infrastructure, equipment and part of the network critical to 5G and full fibre networks.
In response to the Review’s findings, DCMS will create a new framework for the UK telecoms sector, which will be a significant change from the current model. The new framework is essential to protect the UK’s national security interest and will continue to build existing capabilities. It will also provide clarity to industry, along with providing the flexibility and powers for the Government to respond appropriately as risks, threats and technology change.
The new security framework will have three key components:
- New Telecoms Security Requirements (TSR)
- Establishing an enhanced legislative framework for security in telecoms
- Managing the security risks posed by suppliers
techUK look forward to engaging with Government on the Review and ensure the new framework for the telecommunications industry is essential for 5G and full fibre technologies.
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
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Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
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Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
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