Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
Mobile telecoms in the United Kingdom - statistics & facts
Mobile telecoms networks provide a vital service for consumers and businesses across the United Kingdom (UK). The total number of mobile connections in the UK surpassed the 84 million mark in 2023, with mobile technology in use by around 97 percent of the UK’s 68 million inhabitants. The mobile industry in the UK is competitive, as several major network operators look to carve a share of a multi-billion British pound industry. Mobile data has emerged as the core focus of the mobile sector, with UK network operators such as Vodafone and EE seeking to attract customers with the quality and reach of their 5G services.