The UK government has announced a £70m investment into the Future Telecoms UKRI Technology Missions Fund. 

In addition to the pledge, the government has also joined the new Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT), a new global coalition to bolster telecoms security, resilience and innovation. Its members include Australia, Canada, Japan and the US.  

The announcement has been described as part of an effort to ensure the UK becomes a global leader in 6G technology, improving the capacity and speeds of data transfer. 

“Telecommunications networks are the lifeline of global economies, and safeguarding their resilience and security in an evolving, interconnected world is a top priority for our governments,” said Michelle Donelan, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology.

“By joining forces, the UK and our partners are well-positioned to take the lead in broadening supply chains, nurturing industry knowledge and bolstering security to...