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UK updates telecoms strategy with five growth priorities, new steers for Ofcom

( February 11, 2026, 11:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK has updated its strategic priorities for telecommunications, spectrum and postal services, replacing a 2019 framework and setting new guidance for regulator Ofcom after a consultation launched in July 2025. The government response outlines five growth priorities — gigabit roll-out, 5G investment, spectrum access, consumer protection, network resilience and postal sustainability — and requires Ofcom to report within 40 days. Statement follows. Documents attached....

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