UK Govt pledges £40m for manufacturing 5G trials

5Gs promises of high-speed network communication have grabbed our attention, but mostly as it relates to our own smartphones. Will the industrial testing of this technology help get the manufacturing 5G snowball rolling? 5G is about more than mobile phone consumers having a fast and reliable connection anywhere in the country, said digital secretary, Jeremy Wright, speaking at the 5G World Conference, in London. It’s a vital piece of technology that can be used to improve the productivity and growth of our industrial sectors. That’s why we’re excited to develop new trials in areas such as manufacturing and logistics that can really benefit from 5G, he added. Investment in 5G testbeds and trials have previously driven work in other sectors like transport and healthcare. But, the latest round of 5G funding will support work and growth within manufacturing, and boost industrial development and efficiencies.