If government is looking to kickstart its Growth Plan, it must prioritise delivering on the ambitions for the rollout, and take-up, of full fibre and 5G. That is the message techUK’s telecoms members have shared in a new report examining the impact of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), published four years ago.
At this techUK event, we will bring together members from the telecoms sector – both fixed and mobile – with key stakeholders and analysts to discuss the impact of the FTIR, what’s worked, what hasn’t and crucially, what now needs to be done to maximise the benefits of rolling out fibre and 5G across the UK.
We will also discuss techUK’s recommendations to government and the regulator as we prepare for new policy frameworks, reforms, and strategies (particularly for the wireless/mobile sector).
We have a number of non-member tickets available for this event - make sure to book your place and any questions, please contact Sophie James, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK.
Agenda
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08:45-09:30 |
Arrival & refreshments |
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09:30-09:35 |
Welcome and introductions |
Sophie James, techUK |
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09:35-09:40 |
Opening remarks |
Matt Evans, Director - Markets, techUK |
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09:40-10:45 |
Panel discussion |
Alex Blowers, Director of Regulatory Affairs, CityFibre Jonathan Freeman, Strategic Growth & Regulatory Director, Cellnex UK Catherine Colloms, Director of Corporate Affairs and Brand, Openreach Ian Adkins, Principal, Analysys Mason Alex Towers, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, BT Group Moderator: Sophie James, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK |
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10:45 |
Close |
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About techUK’s report: The FTIR: Fit to deliver for 5G and full fibre four years on?
Published four years ago, the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review examined the market and policy conditions that would enable greater investment in future telecoms infrastructure at pace. techUK's report outlines our members’ views on the outcomes and impact of the FTIR since it was published in 2018 and includes recommendations for government to consider.
techUK surveyed members of its Telecoms Infrastructure and Deployment Working Group to reflect on the original FTIR commitments, and in our report, we summarise member views on what has worked, what hasn’t, what government is yet to deliver, and the consequences for the market.
The FTIR report
Progress on 5G and full fibre delivery, four years on - techUK's new report examining the impact of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), published four years ago.
For any queries related to this event, please feel free to get in touch with the below Team:
Sophie Greaves
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:
- 0207 331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
Phil Reid
Phil Reid
Phil is acting Head of Telecoms and Spectrum policy at techUK, where he leads the Communications, Infrastructure and Services Programme. This focuses on promoting the benefits and innovations of connectivity and tackles the barriers of digital infrsatructre rollout.
Phil's background lies in public affairs and policy, supporting numerous organisations to navigate their policy landscape, build their political profile and engage on key issues with impact. His previous roles were predominantly in consultancy but he has also had extensive experience in establishing and manging both trade bodies and campaign groupings; leading their secretariat functions as well as their public affairs and communications activities.
Telecoms has been an ever-constant sector focus during his career, covering an array of issues such as IP-migration, broadband rollout, net neutrality, telecoms fraud, network resilience and security. He has a strong understanding of the sector ecosytem, its major policy issues and has had plenty of interaction with its key stakeholders.
Outside of work, if he's not enjoying family time with his wife and two daughters, he'll be either playing or watching some form of sport.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Tales Gaspar
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 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/
