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How do we finally solve the problem of poor connectivity on trains?
It’s clear that proper working internet on trains is more than a nice-to-have for many people. And it’s easy to see why. Read more
England’s Connected Heartland and Vodafone progress 5G Science Campus project with surveys at Harwell
After successful surveys at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, England’s Connected Heartland is excited to announce that a ... Read more
England’s Connected Heartland partners with AWTG for AI-driven social value
As part of the contract with ECH, AWTG, as the key technology partner of our 5G Railway project, is introducing three AI platforms as ... Read more
Why isn’t the UK further ahead on 5G adoption?
A recent report by the Social Market Foundation ranked the UK 30th out of 39 countries for 5G availability and 37th out of 39 for ... Read more
ECH shares 5G Railway project at Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands conference
We were delighted to participate in the Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands conference at the end of March, where we showcased our 5G ... Read more
ECH team participates in Connectivity’s Role in Digitalising Public Services for Growth
On 28 January, the ECH team had the opportunity to exhibit and participate in panel discussions at the UKTIN event, ‘The Role of ... Read more
ECH at LAMMA 2025
On January 15th and 16th, our ECH team attended the LAMMA conference at the NEC in Birmingham. Read more
How 5G will release untapped potential in almost any sector you can think of
5G is so much more than speed. It has the power to open up a whole range of tech advancements that 4G can’t. Read more
England’s Connected Heartland selects Vodafone for 5G pilot project at Harwell Campus
England’s Connected Heartland Has Selected Vodafone for 5G Pilot Project at Harwell Campus Read more
England’s Connected Heartland selects AWTG for 5G pilot project to enhance rail passenger connectivity
England’s Connected Heartland has selected AWTG as the 5G Mobile Private Network supplier for its 5G Rail project. Read more
England’s Connected Heartland shares programme vision and insights with UKTIN
England's Connected Heartland has been featured in a new article on the UKTIN website. The piece delves into the programme, its ... Read more
ECH team explores 5G technology’s potential with local farmers for agri-tech advancements
On Wednesday 31st July 2024, the England's Connected Heartland (ECH) team hosted an exciting event at the Steeple Claydon Village Hall ... Read more
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Collaborating for impact: Co-ordinated by Oxfordshire County Council, ECH is a partnership of nine councils in the heartland region. Together, we’re uncovering the benefits advanced wireless connectivity can bring.
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