https://tech.newstatesman.com/business/airwaves-freed-up-for-5g-and-rural-coverage-in-infrastructure-major-milestone > What is being heralded as a “major milestone” in digital infrastructure has been achieved as radio waves previously used by TV have been freed up for 5G and mobile coverage in rural regions. > Digital infrastructure minister Matt Warman announced today the completion of a four-year, £350 million infrastructure project to clear the 700 MHz spectrum band – a low frequency suited to carrying mobile signals over long distances and into buildings. The programme involved more than 20 million television sets being re-tuned to receive Freeview channels on lower frequencies.