Vodafone UK is not only committed to exceeding Scotland’s Shared Rural Network 4G coverage targets; Once combined, Vodafone-Three UK will go further by rolling out his 5G SA across the country.
- Scotland stands to gain £9 billion in productivity benefits from the latest generation of mobile networks, 5G Standalone (5G SA), helping rural Scotland to improve sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture and business. It has the potential to transform the region.
- Vodafone is also working on This exceeds the UK Government’s Shared Rural Network minimum target by bringing 4G to over 89% of Scotland’s geography by 2027*. (Vodafone UK and Three UK) combined business will do And we will go even further by upgrading this network to 5G standalone by 2034.
Vodafone reaffirms its commitment to delivering 5G standalone (5G SA) Technology will reach almost 90% of Scotland by 2034 as a result of proposed merger with Three UK.
The pledge was made as part of a reception held recently at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. The reception was attended by Scottish Members of Parliament, as well as representatives from relevant industry bodies, think tanks and the media. After hearing this, the participants Scotland is expected to gain £9 billion in productivity gains by 2030 through the introduction of 5GSA technology. 5GSA technology is a next-generation mobile network that uses cutting-edge infrastructure to provide faster connectivity compared to non-standalone methods. 5G technology.
At the event, attendees also heard from Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, and Rachel Hamilton MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural and Islands. They discussed the value of his national 5G rollout to Scotland.
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This activity is: Vodafone UK survey They found that 91% of rural Scotland is non-5G, compared to just 20% of urban areas. Vodafone also revealed that regional disparities were significant, with rural areas in Scotland being 62% more likely to have no 5G installed at all compared to rural areas in England. is.
There are several potential benefits to deploying 5G SA in rural Scotland.
- in health care, that It provides the ability to proactively prevent and respond to health emergencies, saving around £1 billion across the UK health and social care sector. Vodafone’s commitment to deploy 5G SA in all hospitals by 2030 will ensure hospitals have access to the latest technology. It applies to nearly every part of healthcare, from remote-assisted surgery to drones transporting transplanted organs and drugs between hospitals. Also, This will enable people to enjoy service solutions such as remote GP appointments, removing the need for long-distance travel and reducing waiting times.
- in Agriculturefarmers now have access to new innovations such as soil sensors that can increase productivity, reduce environmental impact, and increase productivity. rural economy growth. Vodafone’s previous research found that 5G-enabled sensors could: help on the farm Reduce chemical usage by 30% and increase efficiency by 15%. The same study also highlighted that tools such as 5G-connected weather stations could help farmers plan irrigation schedules, ultimately reducing water consumption on farms by about 30%.
- in educationtechnology could bring advances such as A virtual classroom application that allows young people to receive instruction from experts.
- in energy, Research has revealed that 5G SA has the potential to generate sufficient power generation. wind power We will heat an additional 2.4 million homes by 2035, which is enough to heat every home in Scotland.
Transforming wind farms with 5G could generate enough additional clean energy to heat 2.4 million homes in the UK, which is enough to heat every home in Scotland. It’s the amount.
This is the equivalent of removing 700,000 petrol cars from UK roads by 2035.
Rachel Hamilton, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural and Islands, said: Sadly, there is a digital divide between urban and rural areas in Scotland, with 42% of rural properties not being spotted on 5G. I was therefore pleased to hear about Vodafone UK’s plans to roll out its 5G network across Scotland. This will bring huge benefits and opportunities to local people, communities and businesses, including in my constituency in the Borders. ”
Richard Lochhead, Scottish Government Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, said: “Improving Scotland’s digital infrastructure and driving the uptake of technology across the economy and public sector is an ambition shared by Vodafone and the Scottish Government.”Digital connectivity connects us with friends and family, connects us with our workforce and It allows for flexibility in the workplace and keeps us informed and entertained. By working with the mobile industry to increase access to 4G and 5G, we can support a fair, green and growing economy and transform public services. ”
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Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone UK, said: “CConnectivity teeth important for everyone – Any postal code – And this new research reveals the extent to which people in rural Scotland are experiencing digital exclusion. Obviously, we We need to accelerate the rollout of 5G infrastructure all of Scotland. and The merger we are proposing When you work with Three UK, 5G S.A. to that’s all 89% Scottish land By 2034, secure Rural Scotland is not like that left behind”
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- 5G connectivity non-spot refers to an area that is wholly or partially non-spot. Complete non-spots are areas that do not receive 5G coverage. Partial non-spots receive 5G coverage from one or more major carriers, but not all major carriers.
- Data on 5G coverage across Scotland and England is taken from: Ofcom’s Connected Nations 2023 report.
