Low phone mast payments hold up 5G deployment

Low payments to farmers for siting telecommunications equipment on their land are holding up the rollout of 5G, according to a new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).

Abi Kay
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Low phone mast payments hold up 5G deployment

Low payments to farmers for siting telecommunications equipment on their land are holding up the rollout of 5G, according to a new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Agreements to...

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