The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) is delighted to see the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP take on the role of Minister for Telecoms. We are reassured that his prior leadership of digital and telecommunications policy will enable him to immediately understand the sector's operational landscape. MIF’s participant companies—Cellnex, Cornerstone, MBNL, and the Wireless Infrastructure Group—stand ready to support the Minister and his team to help turn national digital ambitions into phys

Behind every seamless mobile connection across the UK lies a complex landscape of planning permissions, structural safety standards, and property law. Through the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), participants within the TowerCo sector unite to turn shared operational hurdles into clear, practical solutions that accelerate national digital deployment. Here, MIF Working Group Chairs Kerry-Anne Ellis (Building Safety), Will Osborne (Planning), and Jonathan O’Neill (Land) shar

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) welcomes the Government’s publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). As the body representing the UK’s major wireless infrastructure providers, MIF views this updated framework as crucial to aligning national planning policy with the practical realities of deploying next-generation mobile networks. The new provisions offer valuable clarity for local authorities and developers alike, recognising that robust digit

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) has published its latest progress update, showcasing significant momentum across the UK's wireless infrastructure network driven by ongoing legislative reforms. The latest figures highlight major strides in nationwide connectivity and landlord collaboration: 37,416 4G and 5G upgrades have now been successfully delivered by MIF participants across the UK, significantly boosting mobile capacity, coverage, and network speeds for millions of

At the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), we welcome confirmation that Section 65 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 will be implemented on 30 July. Moving the small number of outstanding telecommunications disputes from the County Court to specialist tribunals is a welcome step to optimise the process. It injects clarity, predictability, and speed into the process, while easing the burden on an already overstretched County Court sys

In our series looking into how MIF works we talk to Jonathan Freeman about his role as Chair of the Mobile Infrastructure Forum. It has been three years since MIF was founded, what do you believe have been the major achievements over this time? Reflecting on the past three years, I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and the direction we’re heading. From the outset, our mission was clear; to support the delivery of world-class mobile infrastructure and help drive better wir

Cornerstone’s Public Affairs Lead, Jesam Eyong, has recently been appointed Chair of the Public Affairs Working Group within the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF). The group brings together industry stakeholders to discuss policy issues affecting the rollout and evolution of the UK’s mobile infrastructure. Here we speakke to Jesam about the policy landscape, the direction of the industry, and the wider forces shaping the future of connectivity. What role does the Mobile Inf

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum has responded, jointly with Mobile UK, to the Government’s consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) and Mobile UK, have submitted a joint submission to the Government’s consultation on reforming planning rules for the telecoms sector. The response outlines some targeted reforms that will accelerate digital infrastructure deployment by modernising the English planning system to be "fit for 5G". Proportionate Updates for a Digital Era The central theme of the submission is that the UK’s planning framework requires modernisation to keep

The Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) — representing the UK’s leading creators and managers of shared wireless infrastructure: Cellnex UK, Cornerstone, MBNL, and Wireless Infrastructure Group — strongly welcomes the Government’s Mobile Market Review. Published by Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at DSIT, the review marks a watershed moment. It rightly recognises that high quality resilient mobile connectivity is not optional but fundame

Mobile Infrastructure Forum Welcomes APPG Report Highlighting Mobile Connectivity as the Engine of National Growth Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF) welcomes the Digital Communities All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report, Reconnecting Britain: Restoring Trust, Connecting Communities and Driving Inclusive Growth . The report serves as a powerful endorsement of the industry’s role in the UK’s economic future. The APPG’s findings align with the Forum’s core policy object

MIF notes the publication of the cross party House of Lords Committee report and its recommendations regarding: Clearer guidance on compliance and evidence standards Need for adequate resourcing of the BSR Removal of small works and/or development of a streamlined process for these Need for Long term funding and training of additional inspectors Jonathan Freeman , Chair of Mobile Infrastructure Forum, said: “Robust processes and adequate resourcing of the Building Safety Re

Mobile Infrastructure Forum is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Freeman as Chair, taking over from Belinda Fawcett following completion of her two-year term. Belinda Fawcett said: “Over the last two years the Mobile Infrastructure Forum has established itself as a leading industry voice for improved mobile infrastructure, our proactive engagement across national and local administrations on a wide range of topics has resulted in considerable progress” J

In collaboration with Mobile UK we have produced a set of Pro-forma gold standard application forms for seeking Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator for Building Works to be carried out on Higher Risk Buildings. The templates can be found here: https://www.mobileuk.org/building-safety-act

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