Benefits of Broadband – Social Tariffs
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% [...]
West Midlands remains Best Connected Region for 5G
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, [...]
WM5G to support WMCA – driving innovation in digital health as part of devolution deal
Digital innovation experts WM5G are set to play a key role supporting WMCA, and the regional health economies in improving healthcare across the region following the Government’s announcement of [...]
WM5G evolves as a commercial entity having successfully established West Midlands as UK’s best connected 5G region and delivered over £200m of benefits
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 [...]
West Midlands wins £500,000 to boost regions 5G connectivity
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) [...]
5PRING and West Midlands Local Authorities challenge innovators to lead the 5G ‘Smart Cities’ revolution
5PRING – the consortium delivering the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerators – is now working with West Midlands local authorities to launch the Smart Cities challenge. The collaboration is [...]
5PRING – Revolutionising the West Midlands – Birmingham
March 2021 5prinG will be opening not one, not two but three innovation hubs in the West Midlands. Coventry, Wolverhampton and Birmingham will be leading the way in the UK’s [...]
5PRING – Revolutionising the West Midlands – Wolverhampton
March 2021 5prinG will be opening not one, not two but three innovation hubs in the West Midlands. Coventry, Wolverhampton and Birmingham will be leading the way in the UK’s [...]
5PRING – Revolutionising the West Midlands – Coventry
In March 2021, 5PRING will be opening not one, not two but three innovation hubs in the West Midlands. Coventry, Wolverhampton and Birmingham will be leading the way in the [...]
WM5G at the Midlands forum for growth
Members of the WM5G board and our leadership team will be representing the rollout of 5G across the region at the Midlands Forum for Growth this November. Ian Martin, Director [...]
West Midlands 5G featured in Future of 5G report
West Midlands 5G has been featured in a Future of 5G report by The Times' Raconteur supplement. The 20-page supplement looks at how 5G is helping to kick-start economic recovery, [...]
Digital priorities key to driving recovery in the West Midlands
• After a decade of growth, the West Midlands’ economy is being badly affected by COVID-19 • Stepping back, the global pandemic is accelerating key digital trends • Digital leadership [...]
WM5G showcases the power of 5G in the West Midlands
West Midlands 5G (WM5G), a new organisation set-up by the region to deliver the first region-wide 5G testbed, has hosted a series of exciting 5G demonstrations in partnership with Birmingham [...]
The next generation of mobile technology arrives in the West Midlands
West Midlands 5G (WM5G), a new organisation set-up to deliver the first region-wide 5G testbed, will host a series of demo events this September (10-12) known as WM5G Demos in [...]
