Location data to power UK hyperconnectivity

British telecommunications companies are currently playing a critical role in innovation and modernisation across the nation, driving future connectivity and digital transformation.

The Government has recently prioritised its 5G rollout and £5 billion Project Gigabit initiative to equip harder-to-reach UK areas with fast, dependable broadband. Telecom operators are now aligning their own strategies with the Government’s focus, producing expansion plans that fit regulatory frameworks and make gigabit-capable service more widely accessible. However, to upgrade the UK’s digital infrastructure, strategic plans are crucial, and location data forms the foundation for transformation.

Although infrastructure investment is vital, being able to precisely plan, analyse and map deployment is also key. Location data has an integral part to play in empowering communications provider decisionmakers to make informed choices regarding network expansion. Project Gigabit is now introducing a new level of connectivity for the country, but it wouldn’t be possible if not for state-of-the-art location data.

The term “authoritative addressing data” refers to a reliable, trusted and official source for address information. It is essential to improving access to broadband in rural and underserved areas, enabling service providers to accurately pinpoint business and residential premises that need better connectivity.

Through “Unique Property Reference Numbers”, every one of the UK’s addressable locations is uniquely identified. This allows for precise targeting to optimise networks.

Not only does this erase any uncertainties regarding an asset or addressable building, but it also lets providers cross-reference using additional datasets, like broadband speed statistics to target properties in need of better broadband connectivity.