The Telecoms Infrastructure Working Group brings together techUK members from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem to support the deployment of fixed and wireless telecoms networks across the UK.
This group is a key forum for engagement between industry, government, Ofcom, and other stakeholders to shape the future of telecoms policy, support rollout at pace, and tackle infrastructure barriers.
It covers a wide range of issues, from planning and street works policy to investment conditions, and emerging use cases like 5G small cells and connected infrastructure.
Key areas of focus:
- Full-fibre and gigabit-capable broadband rollout
- 4G and 5G mobile deployment
- Local government partnerships and planning barriers
- Infrastructure innovation and resilience
- Supporting the delivery of UK connectivity targets
Meetings and Engagement
The working group meets every two months to:
- Share policy updates and regulatory developments
- Host speakers from government, Ofcom, and local government
- Explore technical deep dives on emerging challenges
- Coordinate joint policy positions and consultation responses
Telecoms Explainer Briefings
In collaboration with members, techUK has developed a series of explainer briefings to support better understanding of the UK telecoms ecosystem. These are designed for policymakers, local authorities, and stakeholders seeking a clear, accessible introduction to key infrastructure topics.
Available briefings:
If you would like to contribute to future explainers or share feedback, please get in touch.
Telecoms Action Plan
In 2024, techUK and members published a Telecoms Action Plan outlining practical steps to unlock investment, accelerate rollout, and build a more resilient, future-ready infrastructure landscape.
A revised version of the Action Plan is currently in development to reflect the latest policy environment and new market dynamics. The updated version will be published in Autumn 2025.
Watch this space for the updated Action Plan.
Get Involved
If you’re a techUK member and would like to join the Telecoms Infrastructure Working Group, or if you have ideas for future workstreams, please contact [email protected]
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Upcoming events
Platform Global 2025 – The Premier Event for Digital Infrastructure Investment
Palais des Congrès d’Antibes, Antibes, France Partner event
Advances in Satellite to Ground Connectivity Workshop
West Hub, JJ Thomson Ave, Cambridge CB3 0US Workshop
Our team
Sophie Greaves
Tales Gaspar
Josh Turpin
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1,@SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
