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MBNL InSite Newsletter Winter 2022

MBNL InSite winter issue has arrived! Take a read about how UK’s mobile industry is supporting customers amid the cost-of-living crisis, findings of a recent Government research on rural mobile coverage, 4G’s 10-year anniversary in the UK, MBNL Compliments, Comments & Complaints Policy, the newly launched National Connectivity Alliance, and our annual Site Provider Experience Survey…

MBNL achieved a fantastic 85% employee engagement score on our recent Shine Survey

“People” “Flexibility” “Culture” are consistent themes on why employees love working at MBNL. We’re also proud that “MBNL has a culture where diversity is valued” as one of our highest scores at 91%.

National Connectivity Alliance launched to bring together industry and landowners to deliver world-class connectivity

The newly launched National Connectivity Alliance will bring together landowners, telecommunications and infrastructure providers, and other stakeholders to collaborate on areas of mutual interest to deliver world-class connectivity for all in the UK.

How mobile connectivity can transform the delivery of adult social care

Digital connectivity, particularly 5G, can help councils and health care providers overcome the challenges of delivering adult social care as they face increasing social care demand and shrinking resources. Find out more…

Celebrating 10 years of 4G in the UK

Celebrating 10 years of 4G! 30th October 2022 marks the ten-year anniversary of 4G coverage in the UK. Here we look back on some of the 4G firsts that showcased this exciting technological leap.

The crucial role of digital connectivity to the city of Wolverhampton

In this special feature, our guest contributor Heather Clark, Head of Digital Projects at the City of Wolverhampton Council, talks about the importance of improving connectivity in Wolverhampton, and how her role as Digital Champion has assisted the rollout of digital infrastructure and improved connectivity in the city, bringing wider benefits to residents and businesses in the city and positive impacts on the economy.

MBNL InSite Newsletter Autumn 2022

The autumn edition of MBNL InSite has arrived! This issue looks at how EE and Three are strengthening the UK’s digital foundations, the critical role of digital connectivity to the city of Wolverhampton, how mobile connectivity can transform adult social care, MBNL’s aspirations to give back to local communities and more…

Checking the facts about 5G to improve understanding and alleviate any concerns

What is special about 5G and why do we need it when we already have 4G? Is there any link between 5G and health issues? How does mobile technology work? Mobile UK’s #5GCheckTheFacts campaign provides factually accurate information to help improve understanding of mobile and 5G and alleviate any concerns.

All you need to know about the new planning laws for telecoms development in England

In their latest blog, our Town & Country Planning Team outlines the key changes in the new Planning Laws for telecoms infrastructure deployment that have recently come into effect in England.

MBNL InSite Newsletter Summer 2022

Welcome to the summer edition of MBNL InSite! This issue looks at the latest progress of the Shared Rural Network programme, how 5G will support the emergency services, the key changes in England’s new telecoms planning laws, a new government initiative to promote best practice across the telecoms industry, and more…

Industry Communications Framework: Promoting Best Practice Across the UK’s Telecoms Industry

MBNL is delighted to be part of an initiative led by the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) which brings together site providers and telecoms organisations to discuss the challenges faced by the industry in providing and maintaining connectivity across the UK.

Mobile Infrastructure Planning Briefing for Local Council Clerks

In the May issue of The Clerk Magazine published by the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), MBNL’s Planning Manager Will Osborne explains the process behind providing the UK with improved mobile network connectivity, along with the related planning process.

Report by Mobile UK: The Case for Local Authority Digital Champions

In its newest report ‘The Case for Local Authority Digital Champions’, Mobile UK outlines the need for government-funded Digital Champions at a local level and how Digital Champions can help accelerate mobile and gigabit rollout.

Introduction to Site Surveys

How are potential new locations for hosting telecoms equipment assessed? Why are site surveys crucial to ensuring vital mobile services can be maintained and improved? Watch our newly released “Introduction to Site Surveys” videos to learn more about site surveys, why they are needed, and how they are carried out.

MBNL InSite Newsletter Spring 2022

Welcome to MBNL InSite Spring 2022! This revamped edition looks at EE and Three’s move to bring 4G and 5G to London Underground, how 5G is transforming the creative and entertainment industries, local authorities’ role in assisting connectivity rollouts, MBNL’s health & safety vision and achievements, and a brief findings summary of our recent Site Provider Survey.

MBNL welcome new planning laws proposed to assist 4G and 5G rollout

MBNL welcome new planning laws in England proposed by the Government which will further assist the rollout of 4G and 5G, as well as the Shared Rural Network.

What goes on behind the National Planning scene

In the UK, National Planning Regulation is a devolved function, meaning that all nations have different legislations and differing local authorities for managing their planning policies. MBNL’s in-house Planning Team are our experts on planning matters, providing guidance and advice internally and externally.

Site access and site security – the journey continues…

At MBNL, we appreciate that site access and site security are of foremost importance to our site provider community; and our Operational Security Team have been working tirelessly to raise our standards and performance in this key area over the last couple of years. MBNL’s Senior Security Operations Manager John Watkins shares how the team have been working to deliver on that mission.

MBNL InSite Newsletter Q4 2021

MBNL InSite has just turned one! Check out this winter issue for BT/EE and Three’s net-zero plans, 5G’s role in laying the path to net zero, and contributions from our teams on planning and site access & security. Do take our survey for a chance to win a £250 shopping voucher as well!

Giving back to nature – from old phone masts to nesting platforms for birds

At MBNL, we care a lot about the environment and always attempt to do whatever we can to minimise any impact arising from our operations. Read on to find out how our Structural Remediation Team have come up with an innovative way of recycling our disused phone masts to benefit the wider public in a very sustainable way.

MBNL InSite Newsletter Q3 2021

The latest issue of MBNL InSite has landed! In this autumn special, we bring to you an update on EE and Three’s long-term plans to support the UK’s future growth, and look at some pioneering 5G trials across the country’s rural areas, an interesting sustainability project of MBNL’s and more.

The beginning of the end of the telecoms battle?

In an exclusive article published by Estates Gazette (EG), MBNL’s legal team share their views on how two recent Code decisions, one in Scotland and another in England, offer hope of a less litigious future for operators and site owners.

MBNL honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

MBNL is delighted to be one of the 140 organisations to have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.

Getting ready for summer – support for access to our telecoms apparatus remains vital to keeping the country connected this summer