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The government has launched a £40m fund for local and regional authorities to accelerate their 5G agenda.
The cash boost will create 5G Innovation Regions by awarding funding to areas that can demonstrate how they will drive the development and adoption of 5G and other technologies.
This comes as research shows widespread adoption of 5G could result in productivity benefits of £159 billion by 2035.
Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure, Sir John Whittingdale, said: “Greater adoption of 5G-powered technologies will help deliver more efficient public services, new opportunities for residents and businesses, and a boost for economic growth.”
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