brits devour data at record levels as mobile networks race to improve 5g
UK — Ofcom · 2025-11-20 · UK · verified record
Themes: Cybersecurity · Telecoms & connectivity
Ecosystems: UK Telecoms Security Act
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/brits-devour-data-at-record-levels-as-mobile-networks-race-to-improve-5g
- UK mobile data use climbs to over 1.2 billion gigabytes each month - Mobile networks delivered ‘full 5G’ to 83% of the UK to meet rising demand - Full-fibre rollout continues, while Starlink increases customers by more than a quarter The UK is an increasingly data-hungry nation, with mobile networks rushing to roll out ‘full 5G’ to keep up, according to Ofcom’s latest annual report on mobile and broadband infrastructure. Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report finds that Brits used nearly a fifth (18%) more mobile data in 2025 than the previous year, totalling over 1.2 billion GB each month.…
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