5G Tests Technology

Bristol University, King’s College London and the University of Surrey team up to develop a world-class 5G technology test network.

18:17 24 July 2017

The Government has given £16 million to Bristol University, King’s College London and The University of Surrey to develop a world-class 5G technology test network. The project aims to keep the UK at the forefront of 5G technology development and to deliver an end-to-end trial in early 2018.

 

The 5G test network is the first part of the UK government’s new 5G Testbeds and Trials programme. Each university is tasked to create a small-scale mobile network that will contain a number of elements that are expected to be included in commercial 5G networks when they arrive starting from 2020. 

 

Minister for Digital Matt Hancock said: "We want to be at the head of the field in 5G. This funding will support the pioneering research needed to ensure we can harness the potential of this technology to spark innovation, create new jobs and boost the economy.

 

“We know 5G has the potential to bring more reliable, ultrafast mobile connectivity, with quicker reaction times and larger data capabilities, and I’m thrilled to announce King’s College London and the universities of Surrey and Bristol have agreed to collaborate on this project.”