Worcestershire 5G

Worcestershire to host a new UK 5G testbed.

20:36 29 October 2017

The 5G testbed at the Malvern Hills Science Park is set to be established by The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and the University of Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC). The project will focus on 5G commercial applications that will enable innovation in the cyber security business and Industry 4.0, a term used to refer to automation and the use of the advanced networks in manufacturing technologies.

 

Keith Robson, Chief Operating Officer of University of Surrey, said: "We are delighted to be able to work together with Worcestershire LEP and partners in implementing state-of-the-art 5G technology with the support of our own LEP, Enterprise M3.

 

“We have already seen from our work with Worcestershire’s large local employers that the introduction of 5G technology will have an extremely positive impact in allowing businesses to create new innovative products and raise productivity. 5G technology is a global opportunity for businesses and we are excited to be working at the forefront of its implementation in the UK.”

 

In recent months, 5G testbed programmes have been established in different parts of the UK, including Brighton, Basingstoke and the North East.