West Midlands citizens will benefit from improved access to digital skills training and devices thanks to the development of WMtogether – a new Digital Inclusion Hub. Backed by £400,000 from the Department of Science, [...]
Digital technologies are transforming how we live, work and relax. From how we learn, travel and communicate with each other, to accessing public services, booking leisure activities and engaging with [...]
The private 5G network installed at JLR’s Solihull site as part of the 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) Advanced Manufacturing programme has now been successfully deployed. The project, which is being [...]
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Hot on the heels of Birmingham Tech Week, WM5G – the connectivity innovation business – and TechWM – the voice for the West Midlands' tech ecosystem – are delighted to [...]
WM5G is extending its pioneering service, Site Finder, to deliver more mobile connectivity to places that were previously uneconomical or very hard to deploy. Many regions struggle with poor connectivity [...]
The West Midlands has become the first English region to screen people for bowel cancer in their local pharmacy, at home or at other local settings, using new colon [...]
Tracy Westall appointed new Chair at WM5G Mark Stansfeld steps down after two successful terms Tracy Westall has been appointed as the new Chair of digital connectivity and innovation [...]
A staggering 4.3 million houses in the UK are eligible for Broadband 'Social Tariffs'. These tariffs are available to households in receipt of certain government benefits, however only 5.1% [...]
Today the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has won £4m to accelerate the adoption of 5G technology across the two of the region’s most important clusters – manufacturing and [...]
The West Midlands Combined Authority region has been confirmed as the best connected in the UK in the latest mobile coverage study from independent telecoms analyst Umlaut. The report, [...]
Birmingham City Council has agreed the first Open Access agreements with Telecoms infrastructure providers to use council lampposts to host so-called ‘small cells’. These add greater network coverage and device [...]
At the end of 2021, the West Midlands was named as the best 5G region in the country, thanks to our pioneering work removing roadblocks to establishing 5G networks. [...]
Fast and reliable digital connectivity – fibre broadband, WiFi and mobile coverage – is the third most important factor for commercial tenants when selecting a new premises after location [...]
West Midlands 5G Limited (WM5G) – the UK’s largest 5G innovation company – has exceeded its targets in successfully establishing the West Midlands and the UK’s best connected region [...]
Andy Welch offers through leadership on the future of Open access connectivity for Digital Leaders. Mobile connectivity is rapidly changing and 5G technology is fast establishing itself as a critical [...]
Riccardo Weber explains how advanced connectivity using 5G networks will help manufacturers realise the benefits of industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 – the term used to describe enhanced interconnectivity and adaptability [...]
Chris Holmes, Transport Programme Director at West Midlands 5G, explores the imperative role of 5G in transport, offering an insight into the many ways in which connectivity can revolutionise our [...]
West Midlands 5G was pleased to be supporting and taking part in the UK's 5G Showcase hosted here in the West Midlands. At the event you will see the [...]
Birmingham-based innovators West Midlands 5G (WM5G) and Sitenna are coming together to combine their skills and experience to drive technological innovation in the region. The West Midlands region is a [...]
The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully secured £500,000 from a new £4 million government fund to further boost future connectivity in the region. The Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator (DCIA) [...]
Westminster Forum Projects is due to run an eForum seminar event on the 10th December to discuss the progress of delivering 5G in the UK. The online seminar will look [...]
https://youtu.be/Yl8RzTABfmE A West Midlands company has shown Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), how it’s helping to cut carbon [...]
In our previous article, we discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses in the West Midlands, the ways in which this has accelerated the adoption of digital trends, and ultimately [...]
West Midlands 5G has been featured in a new report from Cornerstone, looking at the importance of local authority collaboration to deliver mobile connectivity. The report aims to recognise the [...]
Updated guidance to speed up agreements between the public sector and telcos New plain English guide for councils to tackle misinformation about 5G safety Calls for councillors to play a [...]
The way we learn is changing In years gone by, education took place solely in classrooms with teachers, pupils, whiteboards, pens, paper, homework and occasionally, much-dreaded exams. While all of [...]
4G and smartphones have transformed our lives Over the last decade, 4G, smartphones and apps have transformed the way most people live and work. On average, adults spend over three-and-a-half [...]
West Midlands 5G stands united with the NHS, scientists, WHO, the UK Government and others in condemning the false 5G health risk rumours – including the conspiracy theories linking 5G [...]
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