Unlocking £230 Billion Economic Value with Enhanced Mobile Networks by 2035

BT, in collaboration with Assembly Research, projects that advancing mobile networks, especially Standalone 5G (5G SA), could boost the UK economy by up to £230 billion by 2035. The study suggests policy changes for quicker network deployments, addressing spectrum availability and planning barriers. Industries like transportation, urban development, and rural expansions stand to gain significant economic benefits. Enhanced mobile connectivity, enabled by 5G SA, is estimated to generate over £88 billion in economic value solely from industrial AI and ML adoption. The need for increased collaboration with the government for network development and reforms in planning regulations is emphasized.