The head of the Ofcom watchdog has called for co-operation from the UK's main telecoms networks in order to facilitate the spread of 5G networks. In a letter to the Financial Times published today, Ofcom chief executive Sharon White said that commercial interests must not affect the "golden opportunity" 5G offers to the country. Referencing the recent legal controversy surrounding spectrum licensing in preparation for the proposed launch of UK 5G networks in 2020, White said that ongoing court battles would "inevitably" delay the rollout of the technology, potentially costing holding the country back in terms of connectivity and readiness. Both Three UK…
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