Whether you’re a business, a local authority or journalist, there are some key 5G resources that will help you understand Scotland’s 5G opportunities, aspirations and sources of help. We've signposted them for you.
5G in Scotland
Scotland Government 5G Strategy
Date: August 2019
The Scottish Government wants Scotland to be at the forefront of the 5G revolution, believing 5G technology can bring huge social, economic and environmental benefits.
Its 5G strategy – Forging our Digital Future with 5G – tells you more.
Read it5G RuralFirst
Date: Project ended 2019
This project was a precursor to our own 5G Rural Testbed project.
Led by Cisco, working with University of Strathclyde and other partners, it showcased the potential of 5G in the rural environment.
Read itDeloitte Report on Scotland’s Digital Potential with Enhanced 4G and 5G Capability
Date: August 2019
In 2019, Deloitte assessed the potential economic impact of enhanced digital connectivity in Scotland and found a potential economic uplift worth up to £17 billion in GDP by 2035.
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Mobile UK: 5G and Health
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Extensive research has been carried out, for many years now, to assess whether mobile phones or network signals pose a potential danger to human health – to date, no adverse health effects have been established.
Mobile UK have set out to showcase factually accurate information to help alleviate any concerns and improve understanding about 5G.
READ ITICNIRP Guidelines
Date: March 2020
ICNIRP – the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection – guidelines on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields, covering all frequencies used for mobile telecommunications in the UK. 5G levels are well within these guidelines.
Read itOfcom research on exposure to electromagnetic fields
Date: April 2020
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has carried out research on electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements near 5G mobile phone base stations (including in Scotland), and published its research results. Useful for anyone looking to rebut 5G conspiracy theories
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Safe, secure and prosperous: a cyber resilience strategy for Scotland
Date: 2015
The Scottish Government’s national framework for helping Scotland’s people, businesses and public sector use technology securely, and respond to and prevent cyber crime.
Read itSupport for businesses
UK5G Supplier Directory
Date: June 2020
Read ItUK5G have launched the 5G Suppliers Directory, created to harness efficiencies in building effective 5G innovation trials within the UK.
Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Guide
Date: March 2020
A snapshot of the different entrepreneurial support organisations, incubators, accelerators, Innovation Centres and co-working spaces in Scotland.
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Ofcom Report
Technology Futures – spotlight on the technologies shaping communications for the future
Published in January 2021, Ofcom’s ‘Technology Futures’ Report shines a light on the innovative, emerging technologies that could shape the communications industry in the future.
READ ITWorld Economic Forum
5G Outlook Series: Enabling Inclusive Long-term Opportunities
In January 2021, the World Economic Forum concluded their 5G Outlook Series of publications from 2020. The series has been analysing the role of 5G in the short, medium and long term in the context of the pandemic and the economic crisis.
READ ITUK5G
UK5G is the UK’s national 5G innovation network and you’ll find a huge range of 5G news, resources and discussions on its website, updated almost daily.
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