If government is looking to kickstart its Growth Plan, it must prioritise delivering on the ambitions for the rollout, and take-up, of full fibre and 5G. That is the message techUK’s telecoms members have shared in a new report examining the impact of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), published four years ago.
At this techUK event, we will bring together members from the telecoms sector – both fixed and mobile – with key stakeholders and analysts to discuss the impact of the FTIR, what’s worked, what hasn’t and crucially, what now needs to be done to maximise the benefits of rolling out fibre and 5G across the UK.
We will also discuss techUK’s recommendations to government and the regulator as we prepare for new policy frameworks, reforms, and strategies (particularly for the wireless/mobile sector).
We have a number of non-member tickets available for this event - make sure to book your place and any questions, please contact Sophie James, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK.
Agenda
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08:45-09:30 |
Arrival & refreshments |
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09:30-09:35 |
Welcome and introductions |
Sophie James, techUK |
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09:35-09:40 |
Opening remarks |
Matt Evans, Director - Markets, techUK |
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09:40-10:45 |
Panel discussion |
Alex Blowers, Director of Regulatory Affairs, CityFibre Jonathan Freeman, Strategic Growth & Regulatory Director, Cellnex UK Catherine Colloms, Director of Corporate Affairs and Brand, Openreach Ian Adkins, Principal, Analysys Mason Alex Towers, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, BT Group Moderator: Sophie James, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK |
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10:45 |
Close |
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About techUK’s report: The FTIR: Fit to deliver for 5G and full fibre four years on?
Published four years ago, the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review examined the market and policy conditions that would enable greater investment in future telecoms infrastructure at pace. techUK's report outlines our members’ views on the outcomes and impact of the FTIR since it was published in 2018 and includes recommendations for government to consider.
techUK surveyed members of its Telecoms Infrastructure and Deployment Working Group to reflect on the original FTIR commitments, and in our report, we summarise member views on what has worked, what hasn’t, what government is yet to deliver, and the consequences for the market.
The FTIR report
Progress on 5G and full fibre delivery, four years on - techUK's new report examining the impact of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), published four years ago.
For any queries related to this event, please feel free to get in touch with the below Team:
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).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneshpatel/
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.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
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.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar