Publications
Every report and consultation response we have published, free to read. Our research is commissioned from independent analysts; our consultation responses reflect the common view of the membership.
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People and inclusionExpanding the Network: barriers to entering the digital connectivity sector
Students, jobseekers and career changers rarely consider telecoms, and most say they simply don’t know the jobs exist.
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Digital infrastructure
DCF response to the media green paper on the future of television
Our response to the Government’s media green paper, covering the transition from digital terrestrial television to IP delivery.
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Digital infrastructure
DCF response to Ofcom’s Mobile Connectivity discussion paper
Our response to Ofcom’s discussion paper on the future of mobile connectivity in the UK.
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Digital infrastructure
DCF response to the DSIT Mobile Market Review
Our response to the Government’s review of the UK mobile market.
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Digital infrastructureA Generational Shift: international learnings from 2G network sunsetting
International experience of switching off 2G networks, and the good practice that is relevant to the UK.
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Climate and sustainabilityAI for Sustainability: accelerating net zero in the UK telecoms sector
How AI can help the sector cut emissions, strengthen climate resilience and meet regulatory and investor expectations.
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Climate and sustainabilityClimate State of the Industry 2024
Almost all major UK telecoms players have set net zero targets, and three quarters hold validated science-based targets.
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Digital infrastructureWhy the UK needs to use advanced connectivity
The most compelling use cases for 5G Standalone and FTTP, and the benefits they bring to industry and end users.
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Digital infrastructureLocal Authorities as Connectivity Enablers
The role councils play in enabling digital infrastructure, and where the process breaks down.
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People and inclusionDiversity in Telecoms
A study of who works in UK telecoms, and the barriers facing under-represented groups in the sector.
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Digital infrastructureThe Investment Gap to Full 5G Rollout
The scale of investment still required to reach full 5G coverage across the UK.
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People and inclusionThe Impact of COVID-19 on the Digitally Excluded
How the pandemic affected people without reliable connectivity, and what it exposed about digital exclusion.
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Digital infrastructureMoving to a Fibre-Enabled UK: international barriers to gigabit adoption
What other countries learned about persuading households and businesses to take up gigabit services.
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Digital infrastructurePreparing the UK for an All-IP Future
Experiences from other countries ahead of the UK’s migration away from the copper network.
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Digital infrastructureForging our 5G Future: barriers and solutions to network deployment
What was standing in the way of 5G deployment, and the practical steps to lower those barriers.
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Digital infrastructure
UK: staying ahead of the curve for the next five years
Commercial and technical practicalities of extending broadband to the UK’s hardest to reach areas.